How Do I Quit My Day Job and Work For Myself? Learn How You Can Do the Same

How Do I Quit My Day Job and Work For Myself? Learn How You Can Do the Same
By Douglas Quinn




Are you one of the millions of people that wish that you could find a way to start your own business? Have you ever asked yourself "How do I quit my day job and work for myself?" The good news is that many people have gone down this road. But the bad news is that only those people who are dedicated to success will be the ones to obtain their dream. So that being said, you could be one of the lucky ones if you have the determination and the drive to achieve your goal of running your own small business.



I once found my self asking "how do I quit my day job and work for myself?" I was working a dead end 45 hour work week job, making my boss and the people above him millions of dollars a year. It is sad that the little guy is the one that does all the work while getting paid the least. And this is the reason that I decided that I had to find a better way to make a living and support my family.



The first thing I did was write down the different skills and hobbies that I liked to do. Some examples are various sports, writing, working on computers and spending time with my kids. So I set a goal to try and find something that would take advantage of all my skills and hobbies and turn it into a business that would allow me to quit my day job and work for myself.



The second area I had to address was to document what career goals I wanted to achieve. This is very important, and you need to make sure that you write everything down. Start your goals off small for the beginning of your business. For example, my first goal was to make my first affiliate sale within 2 months of starting my business. I knew that I would get better as time went on and my next goal would be to have my first $100 day, then a $250 day and then a $500 day and so on. Setting business goals will help you to see how well you are doing and if you need to make adjustment to achieve the goals.



Do not get discouraged if you miss a goal deadline. It does not mean that you failed. What it does mean is that you need to change your approach a little bit to see what works and what does not work.



The final part of starting your own small business is to get that fire burning inside of you. Get excited about your business. At first my spouse was a little hesitant about me starting my own affiliate marketing business. She was afraid because she did not understand. I sat her down and explained to her that this was a dream of mine and that I needed to do it to be happy. When she realized that cash was actually coming in she got excited about it and we are now working together to grow our business. It is a business that I hope I can one day teach my children.



So I hope that my example has helped you to understand that I was able to quit my day job and work for myself. I did this without any specialized training or degree. All I did recognized my skills and use them to develop a business that utilized my strengths. I stayed dedicated to my goals and did not let anyone tell me that I could not do it. If I can do it so can you.




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You Can Make Money Quickly As an Affiliate - But How About Those Commissions?

You Can Make Money Quickly As an Affiliate - But How About Those Commissions?
By John G Bradley




An entire industry has blossomed around online affiliate marketing since the mid-1990's and it is getting better by the year It's one of the greatest ways to make money quickly on the internet.



Affiliate marketing is basically a way for you to make money from other people's efforts by simply referring people to the merchant's web site. The product owner takes care of the costumer, closes the sale and pays you a commission for your help. Affiliate marketing is really a very simple business method. Most programs are easy to join and free. However, some basic questions must be answered at the beginning, starting with "tell me, how much money is in this for me?" This article will provide you with some of the questions you need answered before you jump in.



"How much money will I make?" That is always an important question. Well, the sky is virtually the limit, but look for a program that will let you make money quickly with the best commission possible.



When you look at affiliate programs, one of the very first questions should be - how much commission is paid per sale. Find out both the dollars paid and the commission percent.



I prefer digital products because they generally pay higher commissions. I target for a minimum of 50%. For higher priced products, you might consider going as low as 25% or 30% commission, but for lower priced products I won't consider anything less than 50%. Do not waste your time with programs that do not reward you adequately for your hard work.



When looking at the commission, also consider what it will cost you to promote the product. You cannot afford to spend more money and effort on promoting than you are making in commissions - obviously. Do your due diligence up front, and have a good idea how you plan to promote it. Some affiliate programs impose certain minimum requirements before you get your commissions. So be aware of any minimum quotas that you must meet or sales target that is too hard to achieve. Just be sure that you are capable of meeting or beating their requirements.



How often will I get paid? And how? Some vendors issue their checks once a month, or every quarter, etc. Click Bank which offers the digital products that I like pays every 2 weeks. Select the program that is best suited to your needs. Remember, every program is different



Many affiliate programs are establishing a minimum earned commission amount that an affiliate must meet or exceed in order for their checks to be issued, otherwise the amount owing will be carried over to the next month.



Affiliate marketing really is easy to get into, and a perfect place to start for a person new to online marketing. But keep this in mind: As an affiliate marketer, your goal is to profit from the hard work someone else has done; and from the money they have spent on copywriters, product developers, software, and the like. Unless you select a product that adequately addresses these "commission" questions, you are likely to benefit less than you would like.




I hope you have found this information helpful. Getting a decent commission arrangement will have a big influence on your opportunity for success. For more FREE information on how to earn money quickly, go here: http://AffiliateforMaverickMoneyMakers.com. Be sure to watch the videos. You'll be glad you did.



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