The first hurdle I came across was 'How do I get started' without having to put my hand in my pocket or at the very least not spend too much money up front.
Most of the online business ideas I initially came in contact with promoted amazing pictures of yachts, film star houses and high performance cars, which sounds just what I was looking for.
Naturally I was excited and amazed at how easy it all seems so now all there was for me to do was click on the link and get started.
That's when the dream bubble burst after clicking into the link the next step I had to send in my money to get the program started.
Time after time I came across this and it was not what I wanted, I had questions to ask I needed to know if I would be suited to what they are trying to promote and is it the kind of business I wish to put my name to? If you cannot get answers to the following questions then I would seriously think of looking elsewhere.
1) Why can't I review the product then have a think before I have to make a decision whether or not to invest.
a) It is vital to have as much knowledge about the product you intend to invest in.
If you do not have this opportunity then my advise would be to move on.
2) Would I be happy to put in my time, effort and savings into setting up.
a) There is always a financial commitment required at some point in setting up any business whether that business is online or not.
You must do your research first.
3) Do I believe I can make money promoting this product.
a) After all your research you decide that the product is right for you and that money can be made then and only then should you take the next step and invest.
I was not prepared to pay first then find out later the answer to these questions and neither should you so let me show you how I started my online business for free.
What is the answer and how do you avoid all the disappointments and most importantly avoid wasting money on impossible promises promoted by dream makers who promote non realistic goals.
It is important to have dreams but they have to be achievable to avoid disappointment.