[Nicholas Dixon]

A few years ago when I decided to do business online , I was a
bit in the dark.I was so excited that I didn't even take some
time to learn some basic stuff.These were things I wish somebody
had taught at the start beginning, but I had to learn them first
hand.Here are a few things I learnt as a beginner :

* The internet is loaded with scams and schemes and a lot of
hype.But there are also a lot of legitimate businesses
online.Making money online is just as it is in the offline
world.To do so still requires hardwork , dedication
,persistence,passion and commitment.

* There is no way you can become rich “overnight”.I used to join
program after program to get a quick buck or two.This was all in
vain.I was so eager to make some easy money , I forgot to take a
reality check.Any truly successful online business will take time
to build and grow.Are you willing to stick at it for the next 3-5
years ? A very good question to ask yourself.

* Visibility is part of the game.The more visible and reliable
you are , the more people will trust you.Trust is a big part of
making it online.Would you spend your hard earn money with
someone who is not trustworthy ? It took me some time to realise
and accept this fact.

* To receive you have to give.When I first started out , all I
was interested in was receiving.As I got more deeply involved , I
realised that doing so was setting me up for failure.You have to
give your customers and readers something in order for them to
return the favor.This also took some time to sink into my thick
skull.

The above are just a few things you will need to know when doing
business online.With these pointers , you will at least be at a
better starting point than I was.Somehow I just keep thinking ;
what would have happen if I had known these things at the
beginning ?

To your success and mine .....,

Nicholas

© Nicholas Dixon