Sunday, October 26, 2008

Something For Nothing by Ann Armitage

By Ann Armitage

Looks like everyone wishes for something for nothing. A trifle extra, an inducement, a freebee, whatever you might choose to call them.

It is a sad state of affairs that society has gotten to this point. Everyone wants, even expects something for nothing. We want the "free with purchase", the BOGO, the bonus 60 for the price of 30 and so on. Of course, we are actually paying for what we think we are getting for free without being aware that we are. Did we really need that item? Would we have bought it at all if we did not get something extra? Probably not Clever marketing when you think about it.

The sad state of the economy has sent huge numbers of people to the internet in search of an alternative way to make a little extra money. Some take a realistic approach, meaning that they have the good sense to understand that operating a business or online program from home will require both a monetary and a time commitment. And they do not fear it. They embrace the challenge and do not expect "hand outs".

Other folks are taken in by the "something for nothing" temptation. You know the ones

"Join our team for free" Or "Start this business with no money"

Sounds good, right? Hey, you can be in business without spending a dime! Wrong! In almost every instance, you will be required to open your wallet to upgrade or buy a product in order to actually be in a position to make any money.

Think about it. Would McDonald's or Starbucks give one of their franchises for nothing? NOT! Then why would it be any different in online business?

It can also be easy to buy into some internet sellers who offer up irresistible motivators in their promoting. Things like "I will advertise for you", "I will give you 1000's of free leads", "and "I will hold your hand and do all the work for you". The most difficult to refuse is "I guarantee your success".

Everyone wants the biggest bang for their buck. I suppose that it is human nature. But if someone you do not know (and probably shouldn't trust) starts offering you the moon think twice.

This is particularly important in terms of cash gifting. Cash gifting has become the most popular formula for getting cash both online and offline. Bank closedowns, people being cleaned of their nest egg and the disgraceful state of the economy have caused cold hard cash in hand to be very magnetic to an ever increasing list of people. Gifting activities like Abundant Living and Epic Wealth which are extremely low-cost have ranks that are growing in leaps and bounds.

A word of caution for those considering a gifting program it is very important to be aware that offering an incentive of any kind is completely illegal. If you come across such an offer, run in the other direction. Not from the company necessarily but definitely from the individual. These folks are eventually caught and expelled from the program.

You know what 'they' say...

"If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."

Do your preparation, your due diligenceinvestigate any and all programs you may consider

Understand fully, how it works and what you can expect before you leap

Do expect to put in some effort to succeed

Don't expect to get something for nothing - 15478

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