How to make money online? That’s the question on everyones lips, and has been virtually since the the start of the explosion of use of the internet for business and banking. This article though is more about how you are not going to succeed.

The idea for this article came after being ripped off a number of times over the years, and going from one program to another. I remember years ago being told that the road to riches online would result in being able to do business in my pyjamas!

That prediction was right! I ended up being able to do business in my pyjamas! Full stop!

Part of the problem is that there always seems to be another program, another product, some must have or must do that is going to make things so much easier.

It doesn’t work.

The first steps to an online profit are to map out a plan of where you want to go, your skill levels, and how you are going to achieve what you want! In short, a business plan. You see, the web really is no different than the ‘offline’ world in this sense, and sound principles still apply.

If you don’t have skills in the area of html or coding, learn the basics, and calculate whether the time involved is worth the effort, or if you are better off paying someone else to do it.

Are you going to sell products on Ebay, or open an online store to sell your own products? Again, you need to do the research before you start. Trading on auction sites can be fun, and very profitable, but if you don’t have a delivery system for your goods organized, or don’t understand Ebay’s rules, you can be hurt, badly!

Quite simply, once you have the basics organized, it is just a matter of focus and consistency. Find your products, build your customer base, build relationships and promote.

Don’t worry about every second product that comes along, save your money, and only invest in products that will build your business, not just line some internet guru’s pockets.