Archive for June, 2009

Beware of Scams Online

Just a word of warning to anyone who decides to start working online from home. Beware of the scams.

My daughter has been sucked into a number of schemes simply because she won’t take the time to research emails that are sent to her promising untold wealth if she signs up and sends money.

Unfortunately she refuses to listen to me. I have been working online for a number of years now – but what would I know.

So many hundreds of dollars later and with nothing to show for her effort, she has finally woken up to the fact that maybe her mother does know what she is talking about.

If it appears to be too good to be true, you can bet your boots it is.

Never send bank details to anyone without ensuring that you are dealing with a reputable firm and NEVER send money to anyone offering to set you up with an online business that will make you wealthier than Bill Gates.

Here are some Legitimate Companies that we work with and they have all proved to be totally reliable with both opportunities and payments.

    Join online affiliate marketing groups (such as Commission Junction, Linkshare, Shareasale, Link Connector, Amazon Affiliate Program),

All of these companies are free to join and as they are all well known in the online business circuits and have a reputation to uphold so you will get paid for your endeavours.

It takes time and effort to generate a reasonable income online but perseverence will pay off.

If you are wondering whether it is possible to make a good income working from home then take a listen to this audio of Bronwyn Bamber who in only 8 months went from a regular income to more than $30,000 per month.

Bronwyn is a student of Affiliate Marketing guru James Martell and made her money based on his teachings. She works from home only using her computer.

INSTRUCTIONS: Right-click the ‘MP3′ icon below and select “Save target
as…” to download the audio to your hard drive to listen.


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For more info on the James Martell Affiliate Marketing educational program click here.

What Do You Need to Work from Home?

Working from home is a dream for the majority of the population but it takes discipline, commitment and determination. So do you have what it takes to actually do it? Some people just aren’t prepared for a lifestyle where they set their own timeframes and goals and so they fail miserably.

To work from home you need motivation

Without it you  are better off staying at your regular day job. Remember  that you will be your own boss and you will be in charge. There won’t be anyone around  to tell you what you should and shouldn’t be doing – it is all up to you (and maybe your partner). You will need to set up a plan and stick to it. Of course, being your own boss means you can take more time out for yourself but this shouldn’t become a habit.  Always keep your eye on the goal to maintain your motivation.

To work from home you need an interest

There is no point working from home just for the sake of it. Just wanting to be your own boss is not a reason to throw in your job.  Your income and your motivation come from working at something you are interested in. If you have have no interest in what you are doing then you are not likely to succeed. If on the other hand you are working at home on something you love doing the money will follow.

To work from home you need to be prepared for the ups and downs

Remember that having a home business means that your income may not always be static. One week you might make a lot of money and the next week very little. You need to be prepared for the ups and downs which means budgeting for the lean times. If a regular income is more comforting to you then a regular job with regular pay is probably a better option for you.

To work from home you need to take risks

Leaving your regular day time job to work at home is a risk in itself so if you have taken the plunge then you are probably already a bit of a risk taker. This is a good thing as the most successful people in life are generally risk takers.

Working from home is an extremely rewarding experience. So if you think you have what it takes then take the plunge.

We have never regretted having tossed in our stable, government jobs to take on the challenge of Affiliate Marketing and our online jewellery business. Both are demanding, challenging and not without risk, but we are loving the freedom and the risk taking is a good adrenaline rush which makes you feel alive.

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