Making Money Online Made Easy With These 6 Key Elements

So much is being made today about making money online. Especially if you're deeply entrenched in the business and doing all the things necessary to stay connected, generate leads and make sales. It does not matter whether you're participating in a forum, visiting a social URL, getting connected, linking in, hitting friends on Facebook, twittering, going to the YouTube, or whatever; you are consistently being bombarded with make money from home online opportunities. This can be extremely stressful, especially if you need to make money now.Which business do you choose? How many businesses do you choose? Do you choose one that claims you'll make money quickly or do you choose one with the potential for long term residual income?Regardless as to how you might answer the above questions, I am quite sure that everyone would agree that long term residual income must be at the center of your search for an online business.The best way to select a company that can meet this qualifier is to find one that offers these 6 key elements:Key Element #1. The company must have a product that everyone must use all the time, over and over againKey Element #2. The business must be recession proof. No matter how stagnant the economy gets, the business must still generate profit for its representatives and their customersKey Element #3. The business must show how the continued use of its products will aid in the preservation of the planet and improve the health of its customersKey Element #4. The business must show how a simple shift in one's thinking and buying habits will have a profound impact on virtually everything we need on this planet to survive-air quality, waterways, forests, drinking water, and even the very air we breatheKey Element #5. The company must use ecommerce, the environment and personal health to generate wealth for its representatives and customersKey Element #6. The company must provide consistent training for its representative via online webinars, regional seminars, and national conventions. The company must also provide representatives with a home business profit blueprint that keeps them on the cutting edge of how to generate qualified leads. Fortunately, there is a company that offers all of the above.

The Evolution of MLMs

MLMs or Multi Level Marketing opportunities have been around for over a half century now. The 1960's and 1970's were the heyday of it all. That was before the internet. The internet has not totally killed MLM but it has definitely turned it into a lame duck.The internet has given rise to so many different opportunities that the true MLM seems to have been left in the dust. I know that it may appear that MLM is more popular than ever because there are literally thousands of companies trying to get a foot hold into what ever marketing niche they are in through MLM. Back in the mid to late 1900's there were only a handful by comparison. The success stories of individuals who really make any money in MLM are even fewer and farther in between now than they were 30 years ago. Practically no one makes in big in this new generation of MLM marketing. Back in the day Amway and Shaklee could point to a handful of their "distributors" who became legitimate millionaires as a result of the business. It is doubtful any one can even locate a millionaire MLM distributor in this day and time. The drop out rate for MLM distributors was well into the 90% range back in those days.There is probably an infinitesimal difference between 99% and 100% as far as the drop out rate now. It probably is 100% now. On the surface there seems to be more opportunities now than ever before, but that may be MLM's downfall. It is now simply too easy to get into and then out of an MLM company. Every time a new MLM company comes up with a flashier web page on the internet, everybody jumps ship to another MLM company. Then they come to the realization that the real opportunity today in MLM is in scams. That just leaves a bad taste in every ones mouth.

Redundancy - Seize the Opportunity

The world of work is constantly changing and despite how hard you work, more people nowadays are faced with redundancy as part of a cost cutting exercise. This usually means trying to find an equivalent job at the same salary, although when the economy in, or recovering from, recession, it often ends up with taking a lesser-paid job in order to continue paying the mortgage and bills. However, some people view redundancy as an opportunity for a career change, particularly those who have already been at work for over 20 years. The thought of continuing to do the same type of work for possibly another 30 years, especially with the prospect of having to work to nearly 70, brings home the idea that there must be a better alternative to the normal '9 to 5' of a work life.Some people take the opportunity to move and start a new life; but sometimes, because of family commitments or money this is not an option, and although the desire for a new way of working combined with an income remains it is not always obvious how to proceed.Facing redundancy myself, I decided to take this opportunity in order to work for myself at home. This gives me the opportunity to work the hours I choose on the days I choose, and to fit my work around my life. This might mean working a shorter day all week or maybe working fewer, longer days - imagine a 3 or 4 day weekend every week. Remember, that if you work from home there is no commuting, so remember if you have a one hour journey each way you are giving yourself an additional 10 hours a week. You may also choose to work two or more completely different jobs in a week giving you variety of work and experiences.Although being made redundant is always stressful, it can be an opportunity to take a step back from your daily life and assess not only where it is going, but also if it is going where you want it to and you are living the type of life you would like. Striking a work/life balance that gives you greater enjoyment from life can mean less money but greater time. What we often loose sight of from a personal prospective is that time is money, and having time to pursue personal interests can be as, if not more, rewarding than a large pay rise.Whatever path you decide to take, I wish you every success for the future and remember, if you work for yourself, only you can make yourself redundant.

Network Marketing With Integrity

When you tell people what you do each day do you feel good about sharing the network marketing aspect of your life? If you don't, and if every conversation about network marketing represents nothing more than a desperate sales pitch, then this is a sure sign that your company doesn't operate with the kind of integrity that is in line with your personal moral values.What will a network marketing company that has integrity look like? First, they will sell something that has real value. Too many network marketing companies focus on recruitment to the exclusion of product. The product becomes so much smoke and mirrors, and that is when you get a house of cards that all falls apart. In short, the only consumers at the company are people who are "working" for the company. That's not sustainable. Companies sell things. That's how they survive. If the thing they are selling doesn't have any quality then all that's left is hype-which by its very nature lacks integrity.Second, the company will have a strong focus on building relationships, both with customers and team members. They will not be focused on giving the next cheesy sales pitch. A network marketing company with integrity will truly want other people to succeed and work hard at providing solutions that are relevant to their lives. This means avoiding the "Get Rich Overnight" mentality in favor of providing solid service. It also means spending the time to get in the trenches with your team in order to foster their success and help them carry out right principles.One business that offers this mentality is Pyxism, a network marketing company that is rapidly expanding by offering first class travel solutions to vacationers. Whether people who get involved simply enjoy their lovely vacation or decide to build new lives and careers, Pyxism is dedicated to demonstrating integrity each and every day.

9 Newbie Mistakes You MUST Avoid

Mistakes are part of any learning curve, including network marketing. If you aren't making any, you aren't making any money, either.However, not all mistakes are equal. Misspelling a word in an email doesn't quite have the same impact as exaggerating the truth. Here are nine mistakes that go into the "you MUST avoid" category.1. Not being yourself. This is like some kind of disease for many distributors. People whom you have known for years will immediately recognize it when you act and talk like someone else. If you are not yet an expert, don't pretend to be one.2. Getting too emotionally involved. When someone tells you "no," it's not personal. Whether they are someone you go to church with or someone you only know on the Internet, stay friends.3. Never calling your upline. If you don't call them, why should you expect your downline call you? It's a responsibility they took on when they sponsored you. Use them, but don't abuse them.4. Begging people to join. If your opportunity really is of value, all you should need to do is explain how it can help someone with THEIR life. If someone joins you because you begged them enough, they won't produce anything but frustration anyway.5. Telling prospects that "this is not MLM or network marketing." If you are embarrassed at being involved with network marketing, go do something else.6. Explaining the business on the phone. The purpose of the phone is only to INVITE the prospect to read, watch, or listen to something that will explain the business way better than you can.7. Misleading your friends into an opportunity meeting. You sponsor using CONFIDENCE, not deceit.8. Telling everyone what your current income is. Don't answer this question. Don't lie, but don't answer it. Whatever you say, they will spin to a negative. If it's too high, they will say "then it's too late to get in," and if it's too low, they will say, "that's not enough for me."9. (And biggest of all) Building someone else's list. The norm in this industry is to sign you up, give you a company replicated website, and have you promote it. Everyone says the money is in the list, and they are correct. Building someone else's list builds their income and not yours.Are there more? Of course there are. However, if you avoid these nine common mistakes, your success will come faster, and be more secure.

Is Success Escaping Your Efforts?

To succeed in any business, let alone the network marketing niche, you must reach inside for the drive and determination to will yourself to success. This takes a highly tuned mindset that focused on goals and visions for the business. In order to execute any strategy and deliver on your vision one must dig deep and empower ones self. Nothing in business comes easy. Network Marketing has an incredible failure rate. In fact, 97% of those who first engage in Network Marketing find themselves failing. The reason is two fold.One, these business developers failed to create a complete vision for their brand for the long term and more than likely expected the business to build itself overnight. Two, these business developers failed to understand that they themselves are the brand, especially in network marketing. In fact, in network marketing it often fails to matter exactly what the underlying product is. In reality, it matters whom the leader in front of the product is.Leaders engage success. Leaders acquire the skills necessary to elevate themselves and their business. For example, many new business owners may have a fear of the unknown which in turn cripples their ability to truly engage success. Many often fail to prepare themselves for the harsh reality that building a business is work. It may have seen easy while they watch a presentation before joining a company, but what leaders must do is capture the passion they have at the outset and carry that passion throughout every step they take in their business, even adversity.It always amazes me when I first meet and begin to consult clients that many have overlooked the single most important roadblock to their success; themselves. Leaders must be skilled at getting out of their own way. They learn to empower others by transferring the passion that exists within them to others. If the leader is passionless; so to will those on the leaders team or working in the business.As a leader, you can never allow Success to escape you. Success is often merely a mindset. Set the parameters of your success through your goals and then go out and surpass the expectations you have set for you or your team by implementing your vision or direction through empowering Passion throughout the entire business. I guarantee if you engage your business from a position of empowering passion; Success will not escape you.

What is Network Marketing? A Guide For Those New to This at Home Business Opportunity

When I started my first network marketing opportunity, I really didn't know what I was getting myself into. I had never even heard the phrase uttered before in my entire life. It seems silly when I look back on it now, but if my upline didn't tell me what it was, then how was I to know?Thank God for the internet! I decided to venture out on my own to find out what exactly I had gotten myself into.Multi-level-marketing, or network marketing, is a marketing model implemented by some companies to save on advertising costs. It is a powerful tool because it is a way for companies to reach customers they would not have otherwise been able to market to.The company uses individual contractors, also known as distributors, to market their product. In exchange for this service, the company pays the distributor a commission for the products that they sell.Not only does the distributor get paid to sign up new customers, but they also get a commission for signing up new distributors. Sometimes the original distributor gets a commission for the new distributor's sales.When the original distributor signs up a few more distributors, this is known as their downline. The downline is all of the distributors that one recruits. Some companies limit the amount of new recruits one distributor can have. Others do not.The great thing about network marketing is that all of the distributors help each other succeed. It is in their best interest. With such great support, this can be a great opportunity for those who are serious about starting their own business.