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How Not to Begin Your Internet Career!
By DCW Member Linda Offenheiser

When I first decided to start an Internet business it was a
complete comedy of errors. I made every mistake a newbie
can possibly make. If I missed one or two it was simply
dumb luck.

At that time I didn't have any idea of what I really wanted
to do. My lack of direction left me prey to all of the scams
out there. I joined any program that sounded easy and
promised quick money. (Just a little naive huh?) My bank
account took a definite dip.

It wasn't just the "get-rich-quick" schemes I fell victim
to! I also bought an impressive array of eBooks and
eCourses - all of them containing information I HAD to have
to be successful on the net.

By the time I'd finished reading the first three or four of
these I was suffering from a severe case of information
overload. And . . . my bank account had taken yet another
plunge.

By then I was confused, depressed and broke. None of the
programs I'd joined had brought in appreciable income.
Every day, without fail, I was submitting hundreds of ads
(all to safelists). I'd earned the grand sum of $2.50!

That was when I almost quit - thankfully I didn't. Instead
I read a lot of free ezine articles, joined forums and
bought a recommended (and affordable) course that showed
me what I was doing wrong and how to correct it.

I still haven't made a fortune but I am building a solid
business I enjoy. I continue to learn from my mistakes -
no, I don't have it all down perfectly yet.

Despite all of the ads that tell you differently, I don't
think there is a magic formula for success on the Internet.
But I do believe that taking the following steps will help
you along the right path.

* Get to know people who are successful and whom you
respect. Ask questions. Get recommendations for
resources and methods they find helpful.

* Start out with just one or two programs you have
researched and believe will fit your goals. This will
allow you to focus your efforts - and save you money.

* Define your potential customers. Get inside their skin.
Figure out what they want. Then target your advertising
to reach them.

* Track your ads to find out where your responses are
coming from. Get rid of advertising that isn't working.

* Most of all, remember that any legitimate business takes
time and effort to build. Success isn't going to come
overnight. Keep your goals in mind constantly. Promote
your business consistently and . . . don't give up!

Remember this:

"If you could get up the courage to begin,
you have the courage to succeed."
-- David Viscott

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Linda Offenheiser is proudly involved in a business aimed
at increasing safety and wellness in the home. You can read
her testimonial at http://excel.makemoreathome.com or to
contact her mailto:lindaoffenheiser647@msn.com

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