The Internet can be an amazing place where money can be made and dreams, big or small, can come true. But conversely, and sadly all too often, the Internet can also be a heart-breaking place where money can be lost and dreams dashed for ever.
For anyone who is seeking to make those first steps into making money on the internet, the start to their success should be to first ensure that they are not bamboozled and romanced by all the hype from the so-called Internet marketing experts and their like, who say that fortunes can be made overnight - because they simply cannot. These are just ploys to buy their products.
There is no silver bullet, no quick trick to Millionaire star status, but there are ways of making money online with a little bit of effort and work, and the sooner this is understood and accepted the sooner anyone new, or even not so new, to online money-making will be able to make their own way on the internet and reap the rewards of their own success.
To be really successful on the internet you have to put the effort in and work at it - it's as simple as that!
Every successful business opportunity has to have a clear focus - the who, what, why, where and when, with motivation being the reason behind the focus and discipline being the rules you must set yourself to ensure you succeed throughout the whole process.
Motivation is what makes us get out of bed in the mornings, whether it's to go to a job we like, go off on holiday, play a round of golf or work on an online project in our spare time. Being successful in making money on the internet demands motivation in the first instance in wanting to be successful with your online product or service, otherwise why are you even trying? The motivation may be that you need to make more money than you have already have or you may see this as a way of being your own boss, whatever the motivation it's the "something" that is driving you into doing it. A sustained motivation is the key to eventual success as there will surely be distractions and challenges along the way but as long as you stay motivated then you will not be swayed or deflected from your ultimate focus and goals. An added bonus that will keep your motivation more rock solid is passion! If you have a passion for a specific subject whether it be a sport, hobby or pastime for example and you make this the core of your online business then you will be off to the best possible start. Motivation comes a lot easier when it involves something you love and are passionate about.
Being motivated to do something is the first positive driver to success but this should be directed by a clear Focus of achievable goals otherwise it will diminish and the initial drive for success will be lost.
Focus on what you want the end result of your online work to look like, your vision if you like. It may be that you want to sell 1000 of your new online products, or publish 500 articles on your chosen subject, or broker 100 joint ventures. Keep your overall focus and do not allow yourself to be swayed or side tracked by the many online distractions as well as offline ones that will take up your time and cloud your focus.
Consider the, who, what, why, where and when principles of the new business opportunity and the focus for all of your efforts. For example:
Who - are you selling this to? Is there a market for this opportunity - do the research and make sure you target the relevant audience.
What - is it you are selling? Ebook, DVD, Software, - a product or service, make sure it is the correct media for your target audience.
Why - do people want it? It must fulfil a need. Research the need and formalize your product to meet that need.
Where - are you going to sell it? On your own website, on Ebay, on Amazon. Select best places for maximum exposure.
When - is it a seasonal product? No point in selling swim wear in winter!
These are all key aspects in the creation and selling of anything and it's no different on the internet. These are all individual areas of focus and goals which need to be considered when building your overall online business opportunity, whether you are selling your own product or someone else's.
Keep the focus by setting yourself achievable goals not pie in the sky dreams of becoming a multi-millionaire by Christmas. Keep it real!
Put in place some simple disciplines that will help you reach these goals and manage your time affectively. Some of these disciplines should include:
Work in a place where you will not be disturbed by telephones or people wanting your attention.
Allow yourself a set amount of time within which to work on your idea, for example 1 or 2 hours a day - and stick to it. This will keep your mind fresh and ensure you maintain a reasonable work-life balance. Do not use this time to check your emails, read newsletters and any other internet chore that you might already do on a daily basis. Keep your business opportunity work time sacrosanct.
Do not set yourself impossible time scales but try to complete your goals within a reasonable time to ensure the work is moving forwards to its successful conclusion.
Don't be overwhelmed if the amount of work associated with the business opportunity seems immense. Plan your work in easy manageable lots. Remember the old adage "How do you eat an elephant"? the answer is, one bite at a time. So, break up your total work package into smaller, more manageable lots of mini focuses and goals and complete each one before moving onto the next and the whole package will be completed before you realise it.