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When Do You Ask For A Refund? - Kim Regan
Have you ever asked to have your money refunded after buying something online? Do you do this often? What are the reasons you've asked for refunds? Savvy marketers will try to find out why without making you feel you should not have asked. This...
High Deductible Health Insurance Plans For Individuals and Families - Michael Ertel
Do you pay more attention to your car than your body? You change your oil every 3000 to 4000 miles. You have your tires rotated every other oil change. Your air filter and brake pads are changed at the appropriate intervals. Now, what about your...
They Didn't Think I Could Earn A Full-Time Income Online, But I Proved Them Wrong! - Al Martinovic
When I first attempted to make money online I was so naive just like any newbie. But I learned from the school of hard knocks. I learned by trial and error and by just doing. In the beginning I submitted my site to every search engine under the...
My Project Broker Experience - Paul Bednar
Self-employed people are consistently searching for new and innovative methods to get clients. Inevitably, one comes across a company or service that offers to serve as a project broker for free agents, independent consultants, contractors, and...
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Are You a Biz-Op Junkie?
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Written By:
Angela Wu
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Once upon a time -- and I'm just a touch embarassed to admit
it -- I threw common-sense out the window and went searching
for an "easy" way to make my fortune on the Internet. I
found what I *thought* was a perfect opportunity... but in
reality was nothing more than a pack of lies. Fortunately,
I was one of the lucky ones who quickly came to her senses
and successfully fought for and received a full refund.
This isn't always the case. Business opportunities, or
"biz ops" as they're commonly called, often prey on people
who are desperate to start making money from home. The
ridiculous claims of easy money can *seem* so real, so
achievable -- but let's face facts: there's no such thing
as easy money when it comes to starting a business.
You won't make $5000 every month with 30 minutes of work
a day. You won't receive $100,000 in your mailbox just
by sending $5 to the first address on a list. Your
"automated business-in-a-box" will not magically produce
$1000/day while you sit on the beach sipping a cool drink.
The lure of easy money is hard to resist. There is
certainly no shortage of biz ops, and no shortage of
people who are willing to try them. That's a *good*
thing in many ways, to be open to trying new things...
but it can also be dangerous: you could end up in the
situation where you jump from one biz op to another,
in an endless quest for something easier, faster, or
potentially more rewarding.
I once "spoke" through email with a very bright guy who
has been operating his own successful offline business for
over 10 years. He wanted a change, and so he came onto
the Internet looking for the perfect opportunity.
Well, he found several that appeared to be perfect. None
of them were -- he found that out the hard way, after
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dollars over the last 3
years. It just goes to show that no one is completely
"immune" to endless get-rich-quick claims, regardless of
how experienced or educated he is.
There seems to be some sort of belief -- especially with
people who are new to the Internet -- that joining a
business opportunity is the only way to make money online.
It's no wonder, then, that so many biz ops have sprung up
to fill the demand. But whatever happened to creating a
product or service of your own?
Starting a business online is financially very affordable,
when you compare it to the traditional 'brick-and-mortar'
business. What makes people so willing to shell out
several hundreds of dollars for a 'biz op', but equally
unwilling to spend the same money creating and building
a business of their own making?
Remember that 'biz ops', no matter how wonderful they may
seem, aren't a magic bullet. A business is a business,
and they all require time, commitment, hard work, and
plenty of determination. Biz ops are no different: in
amongst the scams there are legitimate opportunities --
but there's no such thing as a "perfect" opportunity
that's going to be right for everyone.
So if you've been doing the 'biz op tango'... consider
sitting down with a pencil and notepad -- and doing some
good, old-fashioned brainstorming. You just might discover
your ideal business!
About the Author
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Angela is the editor of Online Business Basics, a practical
and down-to-earth guide to building an Internet business on
a beginner's budget. See why it's received so many rave
reviews! Click here: http://onlinebusinessbasics.com/
or request a series of 10 free reports to get you started:
mailto:businessbasics@workyourleads.com
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Tips for managing your credit cards - Colin McDougall
The Beginning of the Credit Card Era In 1951, Diners Club issued the first credit card to 200 customers who could use it at 27 restaurants in New York City. From that modest beginning, credit cards have become an indispensable part of modern...
Four Important Tips for Working Effectively at Home - Alvin Apple
You've started your own home business and it's a beautiful thing. You've finally achieved your dream and gotten out of the rat- race. You've emerged triumphant from the commuters nightmare; you set your own hours, set your own dress-code and call...
Still Mourning That Business Failure! - Arun Pal Singh
Copyright © 2005 Arun Pal Singh No one wants to fail. But when in business you ought to make decisions. While they are aimed at bringing out success your decisions may also prove to be a failure. Yes! Failure is detrimental to the confidence. That...
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