Start and Online Business Self Evaluation Test

In my research to find the best online opportunities, I am approached by many people hoping for me to buy into their product or service.  Despite the product they might be selling, I believe most are good, honest men and women, working to the best of their ability.  It saddens me to see how many great people fail in this business and walk away feeling disillusioned and used.  I am here to tell you, it is not entirely your fault!   The cards were, and are, stacked against you.  My guess is you are shown Video’s with  girls in sports cars, the spreadsheets with 6 figure payouts and told that the Company will train you?  Am I right!  Then, when you go to the webinars you are told very basic information and repetitive old fashion marketing hype.  Don’t worry! We are all guilty of hearing what we want too hear, in the heat of a fervent “sales pitch”.  I also have fallen into this trap.  There is a way however, to avoid the heartache and subjectively evaluate yourself for success.   I call it the “Success Recipe!”

Using a holistic approach I identify below the qualities shared by the most successful people on the Web today. 

If you are wondering if an online business is for you, please under-go the core skills test and see if an online business is the right “fit” for you!

DESIRE:  You should know from the beginning that if you want to make a career into network marketing part-time, quit now!  For most people it will take hundreds of hours to master the skills required.  Do not be put off by this.  When I started, I literally spent 6 months just educating myself before I earnt a dollar.  I read every opportunity, studied and researched every article until I was confident with the nuts and bolts of the business.  I find the most successful people in the industry have started when their backs were against the wall and they found there is no room for failure (they had to do it)!   You might have recently become unemployed, or as in my case forced to be at home due to family reasons.  Your desire and determination to succeed must be paramount! Also keep in mind, you must be passionate about your product or service and believe in it whole heartedly.  If you invest in a business based purely on the compensation plan, your chances for survival are bleak!

NO FREE LUNCH:  As previously mentioned, if you are the sort of person who knows how to Email, use “Word”, and little else, then you are in for a big learning curve.  Hard work is needed for any new business and having an online business is no different.  Do not be disheartened by this because with time and confidence in your skills, the hours will reduce. It is then that you can enjoy your new found freedom!  Once you have had some success in what works and what doesn’t,  you should set yourself a work schedule of things that are “must do’s” daily!  The hardest thing to overcome in any home business is time wasting.  Treat it like a regular job.  Wake up at the same time, have a good breakfast and then attack your work schedule.  Do not be distracted watching business presentations, shuffling paperwork, doing housework, or anything else, to avoid what needs to be done.  Constant repetition of the “must do’s” on a daily basis, is what will make you a success.

WORK TO YOUR STRENGTHS:  You may be thinking by now that I am sounding pretty negative.  I hope not!  My purpose is to give you a starting point.  To clear away the misconceptions and to look at yourself subjectively.  We all have innate gifts that we bring to the workplace.  Knowing and using them to your advantage is what will set you apart from your competition. I will list the qualities most needed.  You may be great at writing Articles, doing research or picking the right business fit.  Use what your good as a priority of 70% of the work ethic and practice on the other 30%.  The skills you need are listed below.  Look at yourself subjectively and recognise those strengths.

 SERVE OTHERS:  Napoleon Hill was quoted as saying; when you help others to get what they want, then you will get what you want!  In other words don’t forget your downline.  It is very easy to get absorbed in your own business and forget those that have got you there.  Your downline will need your help to become successful and they look to you as leader.  Make time to answer people’s questions and concerns.  When they possess the skills they in turn can help their downline.  Your team will then follow you into other opportunities. Think of your business like a house to cards. If you fail to help and inspire your team and they drop out, your house of cards is bound to fall.

IDEA PERSON:  The internet is the most powerful marketing tool in the world.  You pay considerable sums each month for that resource and if you are only using it to collect your emails, you are literally throwing thousands of dollars away each year.  Can you really afford to do that?  There are countless programs you can purchase to help market your business, but successful marketing can boil to a simple idea that someone hasn’t thought of.  As you experience what is available, you will gather your own idea’s.  Don’t be afraid to go outside the box and be individual.

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HERE IS YOUR TEST

Use what your good at as 70% of the work ethic and practice on the other 30%.  The skills you need are listed below.  Look at yourself subjectively and recognise those strengths.

 Mark each attribute between 1-10.  One being the least unlikely quality you posses. If you rate yourself 45 or more, than you certainly owe it to yourself to consider this life choice.

            Analytic The analytic person will want to weigh up every opportunity before making a decision.  They are generally facts and figures people.  They like research and will want to study and learn everything before moving forward.

            People Person  People persons breathe life into any business. They are the ones that don’t avoid phoning “would be” associates.  They tell everyone they meet that they have a genuine opportunity.  They are usually members of groups and clubs.  They care for people and are likely to take the time to train them for success.

            Education   We all are natural Sales People.  We sell ourselves and our ideas to friends and family every time we open our mouths.  Some of us may even be educated with a marketing background.  If you are currently a student then you will certainly know the latest marketing technologies including computer software.  If you are a little older than you might have the basic marketing skills but lack the computer no-how!  These skills can be learned.  You definitely don’t have to be an internet prodigy to be successful.

            The written Word  As an online business it is essential to be able to write copy.  What I mean by this is that you are conversing with your audience initially by your written word.  You have to capture people’s minds and hearts to first convince them you are someone worth listening to.  Whether you are talking on Facebook, writing an Article (like this one), or chatting in a discussion forum.  You are what you write.  For people to listen to and follow you, you must convey you are a person of “Value”! 

            Persistent and Consistent  It is very desirable to be a determined person.  Many great people have left this business because they didn’t give it one last push.  They may be doing almost everything right,  but the thing they are not doing has caused them to fail.  As I mentioned earlier, you must have a routine work schedule that you do each day.  If it is not getting you the results, then add something to it.

            Mental Strength  I can guarantee you will have days of self doubt.  We all get them and it is a part of life.  What will win through is your determination to succeed.  You must have the ability to brush yourself off and focus on what has to be done to achieve your goal.  It may be setting yourself the task of phoning 20 people per day or trying a different approach.  The greatest obstacle will come from an unlikely source.  Your own family and friends!  You could be made to feel useless or stupid for starting an online business.  Traditionally we are all indoctrinated with a 9-5 mentality.  Remind yourself and them of people like Bill Gates, and Thomas Edison.  Where would they be if they listened to the doubters around them? Remember this is your journey, not theirs! Follow your dreams!

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I hope I have been of some help to those considering this lifestyle.  If I can help you further, please don’t hesitate to contact me through my website on http://sites.google.com/site/mymoneytreebusiness/

Karen Cunneen

Shake your own Money Tree!

The most exciting venture I have found for some time is TVI EXPRESS!  For a membership of just $300US you receive a 6 day and 7 night 3-5 star accommodation package of your choice, anywhere in the world!  That in itself is great value and I am sure those you speak too will think the same.  This package however, is not why you should buy into TVI. If you are doing this as a business all you need to do is find 2 people to also buy membership and you receive back $250 cash and a EVoucher of $250 for travel.  So at this point, you receive a 6 day holiday, given $250 cash and $250 towards your next trip, in airfares, accommodation or a cruise, all for $300US. 

The next part is the most exciting.  The compensation plan I have just described is what we call “cycling the Travellers Board!”  That is when you have signed on 2 people and received your payout.  The next board is called the “Express Board”.  With no more to pay you again find 2 people who pay the same amount of $300US.  This time when you “cycle the Express Board” you receive $10,000 cash and $5,000 in travel Evouchers.  These Evouchers can go towards your own travel, or be quickly sold to our members for cash.  Now wouldn’t you like to get $15,000 for just finding 2 people?  Sound easy!  It is!  That is why most of our members buy 3 memberships or more!  The first membership you buy gets you qualified by the further 2 memberships you purchase, meaning you don’t have to find 2 people.   Makes sense!  When your 3 memberships qualify you receive for each, the first $500 payment + the $15000 payment. Altogether that’s $46,500 for a $900 investment and finding just 12 other people.  How hard could it be to sell a great deal like this? Right! And it doesn’t stop there.  You could reinvest over and over again by buying as many memberships as you please, and do it all over again.  But what is really great, is if you’ve got 25 people wanting to join, the company will give you a BMW, or for 100 a fully paid for villa in the Cayman Islands! No Joke!!!

There is also lifetime residual income. Your membership gives you a landing page on the Company Site for people to see and we have webinars and business tools to help you attract clients.  There are no ongoing company costs whatsoever! It’s great! Please view the video’s provided on the sites below for further information.

 Joining is a simple process of going to my website at http://sites.google.com/site/mymoneytreebusiness/ Fill in the Enquiry form and write on the comment line that you you would like to join my team.  Click then on the TVI icon and go to my team website fill in the enrollment form and give special thought to your membership name.  The system will ask for 3 suggestions.  Do not pay any money!  I will then organise a conference call with you and talk you through for the payment proceedure on the TVI  Corporate Site based in England.   Your referral name on these forms is  KAREN CUNNEEN.  Google my name to find out more about me.  You will be sent an email with your member number and you can immediately sign into the corporate website and start building your team.  CONGRATULATIONS!

 I am available on Skype (+617 38208263) if you would like to speak to me personally.  As I am located in Brisbane Australia please adjust your call times to working hours.  Email me with a subject line of  “TVI ENQUIRY” for more information.

 Thank you for your time. I hope to be hearing from you soon and look forward to working with you in the future.