Okay, I admit it. I'm hooked. I am already up to my
elbows in a successful internet business, yet I still find
myself clicking onto another ad about the next great online
home business idea. Some are obvious schemes. Others just
seem too complicated. Then there are those offers that look
genuinely worth my time. If only I had more time!
If you are completely new to the world of making money on
the internet, it might be helpful to know that most of
those offers filling your inbox are most likely affiliate
businesses, ebay ideas, network marketing/mlm businesses or
e-commerce web sites.
Affiliate marketing is the internet business version of
commission-based selling. A business owner has a product
to sell. It may be shoes, software or an e-book. In order
to sell as much product as possible, the business owner
offers a commission for referrals that result in a
purchase. Many internet merchants offer affiliate program
enrollment right on their web site. Others use third-party
web sites such as Clickbank, Commission Junction and
Linkshare Network. Application must be made to each
program but normally there is no fee to begin. Some
require that you have a web site for them to review; others
allow you to simply jump in and start referring buyers
utilizing your unique affiliate link.
Making money with Ebay can take several forms. You may
simply sell items from your basement or attic. If you don't
have merchandise to sell, the ebay resource pages (and a
quick internet search) will direct you to numerous
wholesalers. If you do not wish to carry an inventory at
all, that's not a problem either. Scores of dropshippers
have created entire programs for auction sellers. You
simply sell the product to the buyer, collect payment and
then forward the merchandise order to the dropshipper for
order fulfillment. No need to ever have or maintain an
inventory.
Savvy network and mlm marketers are turning to the internet
to locate people interested in their business opportunities
and products. This is accomplished with online audio and
video presentations, turn-key product web sites and Web 2.0
tactics, such as blogging and social networking. Entire
turn-key internet marketing systems now exist for
everything from wellness products to wholesale travel
memberships to kitchen gadgets.
If you want to simply open your own retail store online,
this is referred to as an e-commerce site. You'll need a
web site solution that includes a shopping cart function
and an integrated merchant account for accepting credit
card payments. You may or may not choose to maintain an
inventory of actual product; again, there are numerous
wholesaler and dropshipper solutions.
Well, that's four great ideas for your new internet home
business. Now, go clean out that inbox.
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Cathy Yeatts is an online entrepreneur and internet
business coach. She is passionate about providing proven
systems and solutions to new entrepreneurs. Learn more
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