Overwhelming Internet  and its Opportunities

The other day I was thinking how incredible life is and all the things that happen on a daily basis to each of us, its amazing how we even survive the everyday stress, job, kids, business, life, retirement and well the list goes on. This was brought on after my Affiliate website from Amazon was terminated because of a bill signed in July 2011 the Governor of California. I am sure many of you are aware and for those not familiar, it was a bill signed into law related to Taxes charged on products purchased through Amazon…yada-yada.

Well low-n-behold, this was initiated by no other than Wal-Mart; it seems they spent over 750 Million dollars to get this bill singed into state law, and they are trying to push it into Federal law. Wal-Mart is going global with their website and I guess they don’t like Amazon and there no Tax charge, well at least here in California…I am sure it is happening in other states, but I am not completely read up on it. But my topic is not really solely related to this, I was thinking about how incredible the Internet has made it easy for anyone to market their product or service, the sad thing is that it also allows imitation products and services to be in the mix and well some that are not so computer trending can be taken for a bad financial ride or experience.

With all the Social Media networks out there, My Space, Face Book, Tweeter, Blogger, and well a huge list of these networks, not to forget to mention all the affiliate programs out there that company offer, you know what I am talking about, such as Amazon, Target, etc and even a whole lot of smaller companies that are not recognizable and well with any of them people are taken for a ride financially. Some folks put there money, time into these programs or opportunities and end up losing or simply making a smitten.

Now, wait don’t get me wrong, there are affiliate programs and business out there that really do make you money, then thing is that with most folks, like 97 percent, sort of like the stock marker, these folks simply give up after the first 6 months…so obviously these folks make it there new job or duty to outs the company that took there money or time. But in reality, any business requires patience, consistency and most importantly time. But you need to be careful on how you spend your time and make certain that you spend only an amount of money you are willing to give up, because most of us can find an extra little change to do some minor marketing online, it is a matter of wanting to or better said wiliness to do so.

The thing is that I was thinking about the internet, the opportunities seen through out and how impressive we have come along over the past decade. Now as I was thinking, I know that there are legitimate businesses out there that require actual leg-work that can also make3 you money, but those actually require money on our part and many of us don’t have a large amount of money to invest. If you look closely, seriously and think about it, it really does take money to make money. The amount you spend dictates the amount you will make. Small investment gives small residuals; large investments will give you larger residuals/income. The same is with labor dedicated to the opportunity; smaller amount you dedicate provides smaller returns, as well as larger amount of labor dedicated will give you larger returns. The thing is if you work hard for say three years maybe longer or less, depending on you and the product or service, then later in your life/business it will mean that you will work less – maybe, if you properly set things in place. I don’t know…I know many, many have started and failed in a business, I have done hundreds through out my 20 year span of attempting businesses, many failed maybe because of me and others failed simply because the system, product or service was not good or not brought in at the right time…who knows – everyone has there own story to tell.

Now, I have a few I run, and I talk about them in my blog, I created a separate tab/page for it, but that’s not why I am here, (I keep going off on a tangent) my thing is the whole internet, social networks and well how it is slowly becoming a whole bunch of red tape; now this coming November there will be something, on the ballet, regarding the overturning of that bill sign in July regarding the taxes…maybe I am not to informed, I am reading as much as I can, All I know is that I lost my affiliate (Amazon) website which in turns means one avenue of money that was coming in for my family…what can I Say.

Now, the good thing is that my other affiliate website I have, mentioned here in my blog, are not affected, which is fantastic and like I said some income is better than nothing…even with the minimal effort I am putting into it. I think the only bit of advice if you are looking into any affiliate business or other opportunities is to do your research, and make certain you have these 2 things; Time, and most definitely important some kind of free cash flow you can dedicate to driving (marketing) customers to your product(s) or services, because without either of these variables…any business will not make it…straight and simple. The opportunities are out there it’s a matter of finding one that fits your style or better said your personality. Just don’t get overwhelmed with all the information you will or might see, 97 percent of what you see is false, finding the other 3 percent is the job, but if you can find one, and only one opportunity that works…why not do it…but remember patience, consistency and time will be your friends. Its amazing as what you’ll find and I am still amazed each day, at seeing the same infomercial selling the same idea seeing a decade ago…just a another younger hustler making it look amazing and easy…hmmm.

I don’t know, I found what works and I am building or working on building more cash flow so I can invest on a few other businesses that I know work, but require more free cash flow. Also, a bit of advice, if you partake in any Social Networks, please be careful on what you post, say, or comment on, because it has become a new thing that employers are now looking at, they will or some will actually check to see if you have some sort of social page out there, then they will see what type of things or people you relate to…which could mean no job…something to think about.

My Perspective:
The internet can be overwhelming, full of information, content, ideas, and opportunities, just make certain to find something that fits your personality, because there out there it’s a matter of finding the one, maybe two that work…and if at all possible try the different methods of driving your business or marketing it, people have some great ideas that works, it’s a matter of finding the one marketing method that works for your products or service. That’s why I say try them out, research before using third party marketing firms, most of them simply do what you can do yourself others work. I found what works for me, it’s cheap and it does what I need it to do. Keep an eye out on the net, take the time to hone your internet marketing skills, but remember make time for your life, family, friends, and/or kids, having a balance between life and work will remind you of why you are doing what you are doing.

Thanks for reading, good luck and remember; patience, consistency and time will be your friends. Till next time Latino Man signing off.

Trying to Find Other Income

You know like many of us we try and find some kind of legitimate way of increasing our income or maybe replacing the income we currently make. But, withal those affiliate programs on the net, Avon, Amway, and other business opportunities…it seems that once you find something that is real…bam…it turns south. Now, I have tried everything…for the past 20 years, yes…placing little ads in newspapers, to selling in the swap meet, to vending machines to Amway, to Real Estate to loan Processing…well the later two actually do work and I am active, but of course times are rough and that doesn’t come in as easily as before.

But the thing is whenever you find something…that really feels good or that you researched for months and feel man this could work…then you go head in and a few months down the income starts to dissipate, making you wonder what is going on.

Now, I found a few online opportunities that I believe the concept and business plan made sense, the thing is if you don’t have the money to start your own business and you try and piggy-back on someone else business…that seems to always never work for us trying to find something.

So yah the business concept looks solid, but you need 50 to 100 thousand dollars to get started…so how many of us have that laying around. So you entrust yourself and spend say 1500 dollars to get into the business, the thing is you need to count on someone else for the majority of the process…then you really can’t see what you are really making…it becomes tough and all of a sudden you are left with the short end of the deal…you thought would make you some money.

I am currently running an affiliate business, and I started about 3 years ago, you know what…it has taken me just a little over three years to even start seeing some kind of checks in the mail. Yah the affiliate program is actually paying for the marketing and I have a little left over…ok…nothing to write home about…but I am talking about 300-500 dollars a month…but maybe by the time I retire I will be able to have at least 600-1000 dollars a month..Not rich but that little income can sure come in handing when I am living in a 1 bedroom apartment…ok…well you know what mean.

So my point here is there are some programs out there that do work, but they certainly are not going to get you rich quick and possibly not rich at all, but you will see some income…why…because 97 percent of the people that try it out give up after the first 6 months to a year…so unless you stick it out like I did, you won’t see a dime, but if you set it and forget it…you could eventually see 300-500 a month after 3 years on a 60 dollar a month marketing budget…yah that’s what I was spending up until recently…I now spend 300 a month and some months I am left over with 150-200 dollars. I am eventually going to put that back into the marketing and see if I can also increase the income coming in.

The thing is I really want to make certain I have money when I retire, sure I have a job now, I have a 401(K), I have my Real Estate license, which I do close 1 or 2 transactions a year, yah I am have this business online and yes it is giving me some income, but I would really like to rest easy that when I retire I will have some nice income. Ok, I am not asking to be living in a 10,000 square foot home or vacationing every year to an exotic location, but just having income for something. And most importantly I really do not prefer to have to work when I am 70 years old…not looking for that.

I just wished if someone did find something that could be shared among individuals and still make a nice income…say 3000 a month…and yes it should take work on our part, but if you put in the time…you should see a return on your investment and time. Having a business that works, and sharing to the world, but then really only allowing them to make smitten while their business makes even more money off of your hard work…really sad and well it happens, which it shouldn’t.

Ok I sound like a huge complainer and probably only venting, but you know…over these many…many years I come to find I am not the only one. People are wiling to work if they can truly make some residual income. Where can we find a business like that, or where can we find an individual that is willing to take on 5-10 people and their money and make it work…that would be fantastic…and possibly a great way to make money.

In the meantime, right now the business I have, is working….slowly but it is working and I would highly recommend it…it’s free and with a shoe-string budget of 60 a month you can begin building…I say building the business to eventually provide you with residual income. If you are interested, click on the Tab above named Income and read about it…it doesn’t cost a thing and only takes a few minutes to read…plus I tell you about the marketing I use and works for me.

Hey I appreciate you reading my blog and till next time Latino Man signing off. Remember it’s out there, we’ll find it…things will be ok.