Before you read this post, I want to make sure that you have read Part 1 of my Reality Check Series. If you haven’t done so as yet, STOP NOW, go and read it. . .

Ok, so now I know that you have read it, and I assume that you understand that you have to TAKE ACTION to start growing your online business (if you aren’t already doing so). The next question that many people have is “Where do I start?” Building an Internet business can be a very intimidating and overwhelming project. There’s so much information out there that its hard to grasp it all and do everything you want to do do. But here’s the good news (for some) – You’ve probably already found your money maker.

When I first started really making money, it was with Freebie Trading, something I never heard about before. The concept was interesting (and kinda odd to me at the time), there was a lot to learn, and I was excited. But here’s the key, I started doing it and I stuck with it and focused solely on Freebie Trading until I was comfortable with the amount of money that I was making.

I’ve seen many people do the same. However, I’ve seen many people start and give up before even trying and then move on to the next “fix”. Now, I’m not trying to convince you that Freebie Trading is the place for you to start. I’m just trying to show you what distinguishes those who become successful from those who don’t. It takes a certain level of determination to make something work.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of trying to do everything at once, but that’s a sure way to failure. Chances are, you’ve already found something that works. You know people who are doing the same thing and making a bunch of money and you know people who are doing the same thing and making NOTHING. The fact is that in every industry, you will find that same spread of people, and it’s up to you to make the decisions that will lead to your success with what it is that your doing.

So what I’m going to do is provide you with some tips that have helped me significantly in building my online business. This does not only apply to Freebie Trading. It applies to ANY business you can think of.

My 7 Tips

Tip #1: Make sure what you are into is not a scam. I wanted to mention this before anything else, because if you work hard at the wrong thing, the results can be absolutely horrifying. For some tips on how to detect a scam, read my article entitled How to know if a “Make Money Online” product is a scam.

Tip #2: Take your time! I know, I know, you’re excited. You found something that seems to work and you want to stack your bank account higher than the empire state building. Sounds great, but if you try to do it too fast, you are bound to make some mistakes that can affect you very negatively. There’s a lot to learn at each step, and by learning

Tip #3: Eliminate the unecessary and have laser-sharp focus. In other words, don’t try to do a bunch of things at the same time. Don’t start multiple programs and try to work them all. Work on ONE THING and ONE THING ALONE. Master the one thing you are working on and try to implement EVERYTHING it says. Once you are good at it, you can start thinking about adding more.

Tip #4: Find a mentor do whatever they say. No, I’m not talking about a good friend who wants to do the same thing you want to do. That’s not a mentor, that’s a buddy. I’m talking about someone who has been there and done that. Someone who is doing what you dream of doing. Someone you trust. Someone who’s ahead of the game. Because there’s so much information and misinformation out there, you want to make sure that you are eliminating the right things and perfecting the right skills. Having a mentor who can guide you is as essential as finding a great business opportunity.

Tip #5: Have a partner and hold each other accountable. It’s always a good idea to do this. The fact is that great mentors (especially when it comes to making money online) aren’t always available to bounce ideas around with. If they are successful, chances are that they are pretty busy, or pretty guarded (in terms of protecting their time). For that reason, it’s a great idea to have a like-minded friend who is trying to accomplish the same thing you are trying to accomplish. You can share ideas, strategies and get feedback on what you are both thinking.

Tip #6: Find ways to automate what you are doing. I don’t know about you, but one of my ultimate goals is to be able to make a good amount of money without doing a good amount of work. For this reason, I’ve tried to set up autoresponders to communicate with the people I work with, video tutorials to show people HOW to do certain things and other strategies to make things a bit more automated (and less time consuming). Your goal should be to be able to eliminate yourself from the picture (if necessary) and still have a running business.

Tip #7: Outsource what you can, when you can. This was one of the hardest things for me to learn, but once I did, I was utterly amazed. I learned that there are MANY people out there that can do things better than I can, and cost less than I thought. I always used to think that if you are using your own money to pay people, that means there will be less money available for you. Then I saw that by using your money wisely and outsourcing, you are leveraging the strengths of others, which can result in you making significantly more money.

Those are some practical tips that have REALLY helped me grow my online business, and can do the same for you. If you have any feedback on these tips or any extra tips you would like to add, please leave them in the comments below.

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