As with any marketplace, there are shysters, crooks and thieves lurking behind firewalls everywhere. It’s easy to get taken and to lose a lot of money. Of course, since the internet is in fact a market, there is competition-literally millions of competitors.
So how should you go about starting an internet business? First start with the basics-you should find unique products with inherently high demand, as well as high margins. Particularly if your internet business is to become your primary source of income, make sure that there is a lucrative compensation plan in place, and then verify that it’s for real. Check out the company’s management-in depth-and make sure they’ve got the credentials and experience that you’re willing to stake your future on. Also, affiliate yourself with a company that acknowledges its social responsibilities, and that gives back to the community.
Even if you have experience in classical marketing, make sure the opportunity you are looking at has a well designed and proven marketing system in place. The internet is a dynamic and rapidly changing environment. Marketers are constantly deploying new strategies, testing them, and then redeploying and retesting. Things that worked yesterday might not work tomorrow. It’s a never ending, ongoing process and it takes considerable effort and commitment to stay in front of the curve. Find an opportunity that does it for you.
Finally, make sure extensive and ongoing training is provided. And we’re not talking about a manual and a couple of videos. To be successful in your new endeavor you should have a mentor, a coach, and a support network of committed, like-minded individuals. Training should include conference calls, webinars and live events where the best and brightest share their knowledge.
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