If you browse the Internet searching for business
opportunities for 10 minutes you are going to see hundreds of people
telling you how easy it is to make money, start a business, retire to a
beach etc, if only you buy this product, or that service, or whatever.
Truth is though, that while there are obviously
shortcuts, and ways to make doing business much easier,
establishing and being successful in an business takes a lot of 'hard'
work and commitment.
So, before you jump into all that (perhaps you
already have?) I would like you to consider:
’Do you really want to start an online
business?’
or
'Do you just want to make some extra
money?’
These might sound like strange questions, but
believe me, I am serious. What I
would like you to do is have a think about what your objective
actually is.
Why? because sometimes people set out to build a
business and end up building a time-consuming monster,
when all they really wanted was some extra funds to go on holidays,
buy some nice stuff, or spend more time with their family.
Building a successful business can bring great rewards, but, believe
it or not, building a business is just not for everybody…..So here is a
set of questions for you to ponder, before you take the
plunge, to see if a business is what you really want....
| 1 |
Do you have friends or people you know
that are in business? |
Yes/No |
| 2 |
Do you have track record of
taking action where others only talk about something? |
Yes/No |
| 3 |
Do you have the capital and resources
(including time) to establish a business? |
Yes/No |
| 4 |
Are you trying to supplement as
existing wage? |
Yes/No |
| 5 |
Do you read, learn, and try new things
often? |
Yes/No |
| 6 |
Do you mind failing miserably? |
Yes/No |
| 7 |
Can you in make tough decisions? |
Yes/No |
| 8 |
Do you know exactly what you want and
are you desperate to get it? |
Yes/No |
If you answered YES to most or all of these
questions, then perhaps a business is for you, read:
Are You Ready to
Start a Business?
and, whilst answering NO to any, or all, of these
questions does not in anyway mean you can't build a
great business, you may like to consider:
‘Well actually, I would just like to make some
extra money’
There are ways to make money
on the Internet without turning it into a business, and even if you
are planning on building a business, some of the ways to make money might
help you with cash flow, raising capital, or just learning about
successful business models in the early stages of
your businesses development.
Earning an Extra Income on the Internet and
Beyond...
There are many benefits to adding an extra income, other than your
current job, that can help you get rewards and find your own version
of success in your
life.
Ok so you might ask, 'What about the higher tax rate on a second job?'
Well, usually there’s not much you can do about that legally (maybe speak
to your accountant) but I try to look at like this, the amount left
over from your take home pay after bills, groceries, school fees
etc, can regularly leave you with an empty wallet, so any extra amount
on top of your normal job’s wage is money to use for whatever you
like. Spend it, invest it, pay more off your mortgage, or buy that
Elvis outfit you have always wanted, really whatever
you like!
Plus, there are a few ways to make some extra money online that I
have found that don’t attract an additional tax office donation, because they are
considered ‘rewards’ not income, So let’s have a look at them….
Market Research - (Auspaidsurveys.com)
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Paid Surveys & Rewards
Programs
If you can answer simple questions then there is a pretty easy way
to make money with online paid survey and rewards programs. You
probably won't make a fortune, but if are looking
for a few extra dollars and getting gift cards and
other products then have a look at this.
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Focus Groups
If you think you could attend a facilitated session with a market
researcher to evaluate products and provide feedback then
joining marketing focus groups might be an option. Session usually
last 1-3 hours and you get paid cash ($30-$100) for
each attended session.
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Mystery Shopping
If you are reasonably well organised, can visit stores and write up
a report on the service you receive then mystery shopping could be
an option. (Note: Mystery shopping can be viewed as independent
contract work, and you may have to pay tax) You can get paid per
assignment anywhere from $5 for phoning a call
centre to $125 for making an enquiry about a home
loan.
There are lots of places online to that are offering these types of
opportunities, and like anything there some good ones, some average
ones, and a few very bad ones. So it can help to get advice from a
person that has experience.
The web site
Auspaidsurveys.com provides you with a guide to joining
survey & rewards programs, and where to get involved with
focus
groups and
mystery shopping.
Here are some other money making opportunities you
might like to have a look at:
Simple Money Making
Opportunities
