I’m not here to preach to you as to why you have to start an online business. Hell, I’m not even going to tell you that you should do it.
Online business, blogging, and Internet marketing are not for everyone. But in a world filled with miserable people who hate their jobs and are desperately looking for a way out, it makes sense to at least explore this option.
If you’re looking to make some extra money in addition to your paycheck (who isn’t?) or to possibly work online full-time and reap the benefits of self-employment, then you should understand a few fundamental truths about it.
Online Business is Simple but Not Easy
Just like with any new skill you want to acquire, there is a learning curve with understanding what online business and Internet marketing are and how to do it effectively.
There are tens of millions websites and blogs being added each year to the already crowded WWW and of those who are trying to earn income from them, over 90% fail.
When I started blogging, I knew absolutely nothing about websites, WordPress, email campaigns, or SEO. I went to the bookstore and bought WordPress for Dummies and read it cover to cover. Then I spent 6 months learning as much as I possibly could about it and guess what? It all started coming together.
The reason I share this with you is because I was that guy who was so miserable and negative that my coworkers didn’t even want to talk to me. I hated my job, my boss, and pretty much my life.
During that time, I discovered blogging and fell in love. I ate, slept, and breathed it and the reason I did was because I had finally seen the light. I always knew there was a better way to live than just pushing papers on my desk and staring at spreadsheets all day.
Online business gave me hope that I could do something I loved and get paid for it. Below is a list for those of you who have the same thoughts or have ever considered online business.
8 Reasons To Get Off Your Ass Right Now!
- You want more control over your time and this is a great way to do it. Time is by far the most valuable resource you have. You can always make more money, but you will never get more time. Do you want to let your company control how you spend upwards of 90,000 hours of your lifetime? I don’t either!
- You have a skill set that others can benefit from. In the Millionaire Messenger, Brendon Burchard discusses how we ALL have a special talent and can offer something to the world. Maybe it’s your story, your specialized background, or a unique perspective on something. Regardless, there IS a way for you to create something beneficial for people and make money at the same time. Using the Internet as your platform is the best exposure you can get!
- You know there is something better out there. 80% of the population is unhappy with their jobs. That’s incredibly sad. What’s more sad is that 80% of those people will never do a damn thing about it. What if you could create an income online and be rid of your cubicle forever? It’s very possible and happens every single day.
- Life is short. Do you want to spend the best years of your life working for someone else? If you answered “yes” then I suggest you stop reading now and head over to Brazen Careerist. Having an online business can give you freedom of time and allow you to do the things you value most. Maybe it’s getting to see your daughter’s play practice instead of being stuck at the office or maybe it’s getting to spend an afternoon hiking in the mountains.
- The Internet is growing at hyper-speed and there is a ridiculous amount of money being made. Now I don’t think money buys happiness, I really don’t. But what if you had more? How could it affect your life? Less stress? More savings? An extra vacation with the family? Why not become part of a booming industry in online marketing and see what you are capable of?
- No barrier to entry. Anyone, I mean anyone can start a website these days. You can be online and up and running in 5 minutes if you want. There are few or no start up costs (depending on several factors), and the entire world literally becomes your potential customer instantly. Think about that for a moment.
- It’s a 24/7/365 business. Since the world’s population is now your customer, you never close. Right now, you probably get paid every 2 weeks and that’s all well and good. How would you feel about waking up on a Sunday and find that cash had been deposited into your bank account when you were sleeping?
- It IS possible to live the life you want. Millions of people spend their days doing shit they hate. They don’t think there is a better way to live and if they do, they have no idea how to do it. I’m telling you that if you honestly want to create a life that will allow you to live on your terms, you can have it. Online business is an excellent avenue to get there, just know that it will take hard work, perseverance, and time. But it’s worth it…
Remember, there is nothing stopping you from creating an online side business today. You don’t need to quit your job or even spend much time on it. Just understand that there is a tremendous opportunity for anyone with a little imagination and a willingness to make it happen!
Before you shoot off I’d like to hear from you.
What has been stopping you getting started with an online business?
How would you use your free time - If you had more?
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