The 3 Unwritten Laws Of Home Business Success

By Russell Howe

Affiliate businesses like Empower Network or Avon seem to be everywhere you look these days, from the internet to the high street. Yet despite the large number of people who try to make money online with such businesses, most are failing to see any financial return on their investments. Today we show you three of the most important steps to take when you are trying to get into self employment.

Sadly, most people who jump into the online business industry fail to take themselves or their chosen business program seriously enough. This leads to over 90% of people failing in their attempt to become their own boss.

There are striking similarities here with real-world businesses, too. Much like affiliate programs, most high street businesses commonly fail within the tough first year.

Becoming your own boss is a choice which not everybody is suited to but thanks to the power of the internet you'll find more and more people trying it every day. If you are to succeed with your preferred affiliate business or home based business then you need to start thinking like a business owner. By applying the three steps shown below, you will greatly improve your own chances of survival in the tough world of self employment. []

* Your life is a long-term thing, so any attempts to improve it must also be long-term.

* The every day rule.

* In order to reach the top you need to stand out and help others along the way.

Let's take a little look at each point in a bit more detail to ensure you understand what each of them mean and how to get the most from them all.

The first point concerns the most common problem with home businesses in general, the 'get rich quick' mentality. While the internet does indeed make it possible for anybody to become their own boss, it does not provide you with a golden ticket or free ride to success. You will need to set out a long-term plan and work at your business very hard if you want to do it for a living.

Once somebody is able to break free of that 'next big thing' mentality they are generally able to experience more success. Nobody changed their life by joining a company and sitting back.

Our second rule is about consistency. As Will Smith once said, "When the other guy is sleeping, I'm working. When the other guy is drinking beer, I'm working..." One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a budding internet marketer is to treat your online business like a part-time hobby, or something you choose to do for five minutes every few days. If you do that it will not grow into anything substantial.

Try doing something every day to grow your business. No matter how small the action may seem, over time those small actions really mount up. []

Finally, we look at support. If you are a member of an affiliate program then this is a particularly important part of reaching success because most other affiliate marketers don't do this. By supporting those who you introduce to your business you improve your own chance of reaching success.

While you might want to keep your most effective secrets to yourself, there are many benefits to be had in teaching them to your referrals. In doing this, you gain a fantastic reputation as a top member in your chosen business. Also bear in mind that most affiliate businesses actually reward you if your referrals go on to do well.

If you like the idea of being able to make money online and become your own boss with a program like Vittel or Empower Network be sure to take some time to weigh up your options before jumping into it. That time can be used to set up a solid foundation from which to build a business that lasts long into your future, rather than getting overwhelmed and quitting within three months as most affiliate marketers do.

About the Author:

Author biography: Global leadingaffiliate Russ Howe created a 5 figure income online in home businesses including empower network. His new video on how to make money online will help you to grow your business.