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An Online Work At Home Business Is A Real Business - Really?
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I suspect that far too many people fall into the trap of thinking
that an online business is easier to start and run than an
offline business. It is possible that an online business could
require less money up front to start but I'm not convinced less
work is an option - unless you have that so-called "magic
selling" product. Most people starting out with an online
business probably do not fully understand what they are getting
involved with.
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An Online Work At Home Business Is A Real Business - Really?
Copyright � 2006 Craig Ritsema
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I suspect that far too many people fall into the trap of thinking
that an online business is easier to start and run than an
offline business. It is possible that an online business could
require less money up front to start but I'm not convinced less
work is an option - unless you have that so-called "magic
selling" product.
Most people starting out with an online business probably do not
fully understand what they are getting involved with. They
understand the internet, and that they can pretty much access the
world from their PC. So then maybe it is true that if one starts
an online business by setting up a website then the whole world
will see it and buy from it - Right?
Unfortunately this kind of thinking leads many people into a
trap, and they fall victim to many online opportunities which are
promoted as "Easy Money". Trust me, if it was easy money they
would be making it without you.
Maybe it is easier to understand by comparing an online business
startup with an offline business startup.
You don't want to spend much money with startup costs, so you
begin a business from your basement or garage. This would be
similar to getting your own domain name or website in the online
environment. Initially all you have is an online name with very
little content.
Next, your offline business needs a product or service to sell.
People are not real likely to just stop by and drop off money
without getting something in return. An online business needs a
product or service to sell also. "Opportunity" itself is not a
product. Direct marketing (an offline business) used this same
business model - they sold products as well as offering an
opportunity for one to make an income generating business.
Ok, so now we're legal and have our business started with a good
product or service offered. Does the money flow begin now? Not
really, since very few people will know that your business
exists. You'll need to do some advertising to make people aware
of your business. An online business is very similar. You're
going to need to promote your website so that others will know
you are out there.
As your offline business begins to grow, you'll find the need to
bring on other resources to assist with the additional business.
You may also outgrow your space or need space with better
accessibility for more people. An online business will also
require more resources as it grows. More often the needs of an
online business are "digital" or "electronic" versus the
"physical" needs of an offline business. However, most of these
"electronic" products or services have associated costs.
The point of this comparison is simply that an online business
does not simply succeed overnight. Sure, there are always
exceptions, but most new businesses take time and effort to
succeed. If anyone tells you differently, then be careful! Don't
be too quick to pull out the credit card.
An online business can be very rewarding just as an offline
business is for many people. Just be realistic as you approach
it.
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