Things to do before we start..

I received another mail asking what are the things that we need to do before we start. Thanks for that question. I believe this question will benefit my readers, so I will include them as today's entry.

I need to re-emphasize again that affiliate marketing is another form of business. Even though the investments are much lower than convenctional businesses, it is still a business. Do not think affiliate marketing as a tool that can make us earn in the shortest time possible. These people earn in the shortest time because they have worked 16hours a day to get their sites off the ground. Once it takes off, the business can be on auto-mode for a while. Like any other business, we need to have some preparations before we start an affiliate program.

1-Mindset.
This is the first and foremost, Yg Pertama dan Utama, and must be done before we start our engine in Affiliate Marketing. This determines how far we are willing to go to achieve success in this business. Ask ourselves if we are ready to work hard and spend about 2 hours a day everyday to do this business.

2-Learning
In this business, we must be always seek knowledge. We need to keep ourselves up to date with the changes in the cyberworld. If we are the type who think that 'I have learnt enough', then I can guarantee long term failure. We can afford to be selective in what to learn though. For example, I can choose not to learn about gardening if have do not have intention be in that industry. If one day i decide to bring gardening online, I will definitely do research in this area. All successful entrepreneurs and business people are on the hunting ground when comes to seeking knowledge.

The above 2 items are the most essential before you embark this program with us. There is a tool that can help you with the above 2 pointers above; a business plan.

I challenge you to prepare a business plan before you start. If your are really determined to pull through, you will complete this challenge. I have discovered that people who are not determined or sincere enough in their business venture, will likely to fail preparing their business plan.

If you can complete this business plan, then Congratulations!! If you are not sure how to write, you can drop a note here and I will help you.