Becoming An Online Entrepreneur - Getting Started Online As A Hedge Against Inflation
By Connie Ragen Green
The longer I work on the Internet as an online entrepreneur, the more I realize how smart it is to have a way to earn money from home. I think of it as a hedge against inflation, an opportunity to design my own lifestyle, and a way to help others by sharing my knowledge and experience. You can do this as well if you are willing to learn some new skills and make the time to implement what you are learning.
Choosing a niche topic is the way to start building your Internet business. This involves making a list of everything you are interested in and have experienced about so you can see which areas make sense for you. This would include any education or training you have, jobs or careers you've been a part of, and personal interests and hobbies you care about. There are some niches that will earn you significantly more income than others, and these include:
� Health and Fitness
� Relationships
� Hobbies
� Home Improvement
� Personal Development
Of course, this is about so much more than simply making money. Being able to work from home, make your own hours, and create a lifestyle that works for you and your family is why so many people, including myself, have made the decision to get started with Internet marketing.
Choosing the right niche to work in is the area where many people get stuck, so I recommend that you just choose something you will comfortable with for now and get started. Over time you will have sites based on a variety of different topics, so think of the first one as practice.
What about the idea of becoming an expert in your field? As long as you have enough knowledge, experience, and information on your topic, you are considered to be an expert and can help others by sharing what you know.
For example, one of my dogs, a dachshund named Jack, was diagnosed with diabetes a couple of years ago. Prior to this I knew absolutely nothing about dogs with diabetes, but my situation caused me to become well versed in the care, treatment, and lifestyle of an older dog who has now become insulin dependent. I have shared my experience with hundreds of people who find themselves in a similar situation, and they are thankful to receive the information. My experience is not from a medical standpoint, and I make sure to tell people they must seek this advice and treatment immediately from their veterinarian. I am sharing my personal experiences of how to best care for a diabetic dog on a daily basis.
This can be turned into an online information business by setting up a blog, sharing your information, writing an eBook, interviewing veterinarians and dog owners, and starting a membership site for people who own dogs with this and other medical conditions. The pet industry is a multi-billion dollar one, so this is an excellent topic.
I am now eating healthier and working out in a gym so that I can lose about fifty unwanted pounds. Starting a blog on this topic was my first step, and as I get closer to my goal I will create an information product to help women over fifty who need to lose thirty pounds or more. As with the topic of diabetic dogs, I will also include information about books and other people's products through my affiliate link in order to monetize these sites.
Affiliate products and services are an excellent way to get started while you are still deciding what types of products you will create on your own.
Remember that the reason to start an Internet business is to give you the time and financial freedom to live the life you choose. Download FREE training on building your online business by visiting Viral Report Marketing Online to learn how to write articles, blog, become involved in social networking and learn the technology needed to build a profitable online business.
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