Thursday, October 30, 2008

Ann Armitage Says ... Don't Expect Something For Nothing

By Ann Armitage

Appears everyone wants something for nothing. A bit extra, an incentive, a freebee, whatever you may call it.

It is a sad situation that society has progressed to this place. Everyone desires, even anticipates something for nothing. We require the "free with purchase", the BOGO, the bonus 60 for the price of 30 and so forth. Naturally, we are in reality paying for what we believe we are getting free of charge without being mindful that we are. Did we genuinely need that thing? Would we have purchased it at all if we did not get something additional? In all likelihood not cunning marketing when you think about it.

The lamentable condition of the economy has sent immense numbers of people to the internet searching for a way to bring in some extra money. A few adopt a realistic approach, meaning that they have the common sense to see that cultivating a business or online programme from their house will call for dedication as well as a monetary and a time commitment. And they do not shy away. They take up the challenge and do not look for "hand outs".

Others are attracted by the "something for nothing" offer. You know the ones...

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

Sounds fine, right? Hey, you will be able to be in business without dropping a dime! Untrue! In nearly every case, you will be asked to open your pocketbook to upgrade or buy merchandise so you can to in reality be in a place to earn any profit.

Consider this. Would McDonald's or Starbucks hand over one of their dealerships for nada? NOT! Then why would it be any different in internet 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".

Everybody wants the biggest blast for their buck. It is human nature to want more, I suppose. However, if a person you do not know (and in all likelihood shouldn't trust) begins offering you the moon and stars think twice.

This becomes doubly important when it comes to cash gifting. Cash gifting has become the most popular method of generating cash both online and offline. Bank closures, people being stripped of their savings and the discouraging state of the economy have made cold hard cash in hand very attractive to an ever increasing number of people. Gifting activities like Abundant Living and Epic Wealth which are exceedingly affordable to the masses have memberships 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

Know how it works and what you can expect prior to committing

Do expect to put in some effort to succeed

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