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For the newbie Internet Business Entrepreneur, here are 10 of the most powerful unwritten rules that may well prevent you from ‘skidding into the ditch’. Make a point of reading through them monthly and remain focused on the road ahead!

1. First let’s look at the advantages of creating & building an online income. Our place of work is open for business 24/7 so we can work when we want and for as long as we want. Many of our regular duties can be run on auto-pilot leaving us with more time for family, social & leisure activities. This situation offers a less stressful working environment & to a certain extent we are in control of our rewards. However, it is important to remember that there are few ‘Get-Rich-Quick’ schemes on the Internet. Look upon it in much the same way as you would if you were creating an offline business, which, in order to be successful, requires commitment & a positive attitude right from the offset, with small reward in the early days.

2. Whilst it is important to have your mindset focused on a full-time successful online business, it is useful, especially early in your Internet career, as part of the learning curve, to try out a few programs in your spare time. If you do purchase a program try everything you are taught & follow it through to the end. Even if you think you can’t do it I can assure you, you can. Get out of your comfort zone & don’t procrastinate. If you are given a 60 day money back guarantee & aren’t happy with it then get a refund. Don’t stack your hard drive with useless programs. Get the feel of the Internet marketing arena & sign up to a few forums. The Warrior forum is the most popular & you will learn a lot there. This can all be achieved as a ‘spare time’ activity. Don’t sack your boss till you have the confidence in your complete ability to earn regular income. There may be a lot to learn but, trust me, if you’re focused, it will be worth the effort.

3. NEVER get involved in ‘get paid to read email’ sites, they are scams and you won’t earn a penny & they won’t answer your emails of complaint! MLM too, or in fact any website telling you that your money will be doubled or trebled in a matter of days, or you will become rich overnight, are scams. Avoid them!! It’s not difficult to find bona fide traders on the Internet. Look for offline contact points. An address or telephone number is a good sign they are genuine. Another good test is to send them an email before you sign up to see how efficiently they reply. Avoid the ‘Get-Rich-Quick’ schemes. They don’t work! If you’re a newbie it’s highly unlikely you will profit from these schemes unless it’s some sort of software that does everything for you.

4. Imagine you discovered a method of earning huge amounts of money on the Internet. Would you then offer to tell everyone about your ‘secret formula’? I don’t think so! You will no doubt come across those who will try to convince you they have found such a recipe & no doubt offer to share it with you. Believe me it will cost you, not just financially but in wasted time too. They may tell you half the story but will always leave pieces of the puzzle out. Always shy away when you see the word ‘Secrets’, or see boasts of huge income! They are all thrown in to reap your pockets.

5. Similarly, ask yourself this: Would a guy who says he’s earning several million dollars a year, bother to write & market an eBook describing how he did it? I think not! Go with your first instincts, they are usually quite accurate!

6. Don’t pay too much attention to images of earnings checks or bank statements which are supposed to demonstrate how much the account-holder has earned. It’s a simple task to create whatever you want with little creativity. The same goes for letters of recommendation or testimonials. Anyone can write them or get their colleagues to do so! They may con some, but don’t let it be you!

7. Think positive and stay focused at all times. If you were to take a close look at all the successful Internet marketers, who have made a great deal of money from their endeavors, you would find they have one thing in common! Dedication!! They are prepared to work long & hard to achieve their goals. They do not lose heart if everything doesn’t come together today & they are rarely influenced by the ‘quick buck’. I cannot stress this point often enough to you. Set your goals high & work hard to reach them. You will get there with the right mindset & dedication. Keep at it!!

8. Be organised! Keep all your business activities logged and documents filed in the correct folders. Check your email accounts at least daily & file the important ones. Don’t be frightened to name a file or folder with a long name (within reason). You should be able to access any file, folder, software or email within 30 seconds. So much time can be saved with a tidy desktop!

9. Stick to the basics of Internet Marketing. Information overload is a killer. Don’t be tempted to send out high volume unsolicited email (spam). It won’t be worth the hassle believe me! Read the Terms & Conditions section when you join a program & if you decide to sign up… then adhere to those terms. You will make useful contacts during your Internet campaigns. Try not to ‘stand on toes’ & interact with other marketers.

10. Avoid leaving large amounts of funding in any online marketing or promotion website! Most websites have a strict policy on spamming and if you are ever accused (rightly or wrongly) of sending unsolicited emails, you are likely to have your account closed, which could result in you losing your funding too!

So that’s it! Not a set of rules… more a collection of simple guidelines which, if applied, will serve to make your Internet Marketing experience a safer & more enjoyable journey!

To Your Online Success

Ed Porter