Online Business Opportunity
TVI Express vs. Global Resorts Network – I like both!
I just came across a couple of business opportunities that are literally sweeping the web. Both are direct marketing / network marketing based businesses involved with the travel industry.
The first is GRN or Global Resorts Network and it has been around the longest – offering it’s memberships starting way back in 1986. It also has the highest entry cost to get started. At $3000 it is a large sum to pay to get started in a network marketing business. That $3000 also gets you a lifetime membership with GRN and it is transferable. That being said – the pay off is high as well – with the top end commissions being $1000 /sale. There are also commissions on sales made by team members whom are in your organization. Some affiliates with this company are earning high 6 figure incomes. Wtih your membership you have access to discount travel vacations at 3-5 star resorts around the world. There are also tools and resources available to the affiliate to help promote their business.
The other is called TVI Express – Travel Ventures International. TVI is very similar to GRN as they offer discount travel vacations as well – along with other perks and deals through many third party channels. TVI Express is relitively new, opening it’s doors in January 2009. TVI also costs less money to get involved with as well with a one time cost of about $250. TVI uses a different compensation plan where each member is part of a Travel Board and an Express Board which as more people join – cycles and moves you up the board. Once you reach the top or cycle you get paid. Commissions range from $500 to over $10000 depending on which board you are on. TVI is popular due to low cost entry point.
With these types of business plans, marketers can be part of a community that travels the globe, offers a business opportunity and provides a vehicle to supplement one’s income or even replace it. The neat things about these businesses is the travel aspect offered with their membership. Everyone travels and almost everyone would like a discount on their vacations whether it be a flight, all inclusive resort, cruise or hotel. This may or may not be for everyone as there is risk with anything offered on the web.
These days especially with the downturn in the economy, job loss and insecurity in the business sector – people are looking to supplement their incomes. Some part time while keeping their jobs and others are doing it FULL TIME – either by choice or by necessity. You cannot rely on the government or your job to provide you a pension as many have disappeared or been mismanaged; by developing multiple streams of income from a variety of online sources you can not only supplement your income but you can also become financially independent. Online marketers are making high 5 figure incomes and some are into the 6 figures not only with the two businesses discussed above but with many other opportunities that are offered on the web.
Are you looking for the Holy Grail? Then you Want Passive Income!
What are some examples of passive income? Well many people argue that there is no such thing, that in order for you to make money then real wealth must be generated in the form of work or labor at some point. While this might be true, we can still put things on a continuum of passive income on one end, and active work on the other end.
For example, earning interest on a big pile of savings is pretty much 100 percent passive. Likewise, if you own a business and you pay someone a salary to manage and handle all aspects of that business, then the money earned from that business is pretty much passive. The only thing you have to do is “manage the manager.” It’s entirely hands off for you and for the most part you don’t have to lift a finger.
And of course there is the other end of the spectrum where you are slaving away for 40 hours plus each week at your day job, trading away the hours of your life for dollars so that you can continue to live in comfort. That is the ugly end of the spectrum, the one that all of you probably know too well.
So how can we shift towards more passive income? How can we get off the slave labor merry-go-round?
What are some of these coveted passive income opportunities?
In order to uncover those and pursue them, you will have to do some upfront work. Yes this goes against the idea of “passive” but essentially we want to build a money making system that continues to pay us over and over again.
One way to do that is with vending machines. Buy some vending machines, fill them with stock, secure a location for them, and let the money roll in. Yes there are some steps involved there, as well as some up front investment, but there are people out there who make a good living with this. There is also maintenance involved as you either have to stock the machines and collect the money yourself or pay someone else to do it. But it’s an idea; a system that can be scaled out to generate alternate income.
The internet provides systems like this that are ripe for passive income. Anyone can start a blog for free and then monetize it with advertisements. If you can build traffic to such a website then you can make money from the advertising. The beauty of a system like this is that there is almost infinite scale and an infinite amount of topics with which to target. Not only that but you can certainly learn how to do all this for free simply by browsing the web.
It is true that such a system is not passive but it is quite a ways down the scale towards being passive. If you can build up a network of money making websites then eventually you can pay someone else to manage them for you and the income will be truly passive at that point. As it is now I have a very respectable part time income coming in from only three and half hours of work per week using these ideas.
Earning Residual Income – is easier than you think….
Signing up for an affiliate program usually only takes a few minutes and once you have an affiliate link you can start earning commissions immediately. Many people think that residual income takes a long time for results but in fact can be very fast because you earn commissions on the first sale as well and not just the re-orders and re-bills.
Earning residual income is as easy as getting people to click your link and place an order or start a subscription with the merchant. You can include affiliate links and product recommendations in newsletters, forum posts, directories, articles, and email marketing.
You’ve probably seen the pyramid schemes and MLM programs advertising fast residual income but that also requires you to pay each month to stay in the program as well as actively recruit new members. Each time a new member joins, you earn residual income from the fees they pay. The idea is that people under you earn you money which is great if you are at the top of the pyramid but terrible if you are lower down where there’s nobody else to recruit. Not only are these programs usually illegal because no product is being interchanged, they can be a losing venture if you don’t recruit enough people to the program. True residual income earns you future money for your past effort. Instead, all money stops as soon as you stop paying your monthly fee.
Earning reliable and free residual income stream from home is totally possible. Lots of businesses offer residual income affiliate programs that anyone can join. Products with monthly subscriptions and re-billing are good examples where businesses are willing to compensate affiliates with residual income commissions for as long as a customer you sent to them continues to subscribe. For example, gambling, web hosting, adult website, and Internet dating merchants are good candidates for offering monthly residual income. But this is just the start. Lots of merchants that don’t have monthly re-billing still offer residual income for returning customers who place re-orders. So a customer who purchases a product today and then returns three months down the road to order again will earn you commissions on both orders. Examples of this type of residual income are jewelers, herbal supplement companies, and clothing stores but the list of merchants is extensive. I recommend you search Google or visit a free residual income directory dedicated to residual income opportunities. I am involved with and use Global Resorts Network as my primary business and for my vacations. It is the best of both worlds; an income generating business and a discount travel repository of 5 Star resorts, cruises, exclusive resorts all for substantial savings.
Earning fast free residual income is as easy as finding a business that offers residual income and having receptive people click your affiliate link. The link works immediately and costs you nothing to use. There are thousands of companies that offer free residual income affiliate programs for a multitude of different products. Once you find one that you’re comfortable with and that’s relevant, all you have to do is get customers from your emails, website, or newsletters to follow your recommendations and purchase from the merchant. Before you know it, you’ll be generating fast free monthly residual income from a home-based business.
Multi-level Marketing: A Viable Source of Income
In recent years, people have become increasingly vigilant about the potential hazards associated with Internet scams. Opportunities that appear too good to be true often are often just that, so it’s important for a potential entrepreneur to do some homework before making a financial investment. Some skeptics like to paint with a broad brush, claiming that an MLM business opportunity is analogous with a pyramid scheme. This is not the case.
Multi-level marketing opportunities are eminently accessible; that much is true. But skeptics tend to forget that marketing is a perfectly legitimate course to pursue, and it’s essential for those who want to drum up more business. By spreading the word about an product or service, you can bolster your own financial success and create a valuable network of clients.
Determine Your Specialty
It’s common knowledge that the U.S. economy is beginning to rebound, and that positive development has benefited other markets in the Western world. Entrepreneurs who were once reluctant to test the waters are now taking the crucial steps to launch a fledgling business. There are plenty of ways to make money online, and many people are lured away from the daily grind of a 9 to 5 job in the hope of succeeding elsewhere.
Not all online ventures are successful, of course, so a bit of market research will improve your chances of investing in the right enterprise. Bear in mind that specialized products and services are infinitely more marketable than those that can be sold cheaper and more efficiently by a big box store or an online giant. As an entrepreneur, you should limit your focus to a small selection of specialized products that target a given niche.
Advertising Online: Choose Wisely!
Are your pieces in place?
In order to increase your online business traffic, it requires appropriate advertising to make the business popular. As your online business is overcrowded into the world wide web along with thousands of others selling the same product or service as yourself. Search engines have the potential to deliver a deliver a steady flow of targeted traffic to your web-site. there’s 3 basic areas to consider for efficient use of your funds when it comes to getting traffic to your web-site.
1. Use proper keywords to target to draw traffic back to your primary web-site.
2. Use Google’s pay-per-click program matching with targeted keywords.
3. Use proper content on your website’s homepage.
Pay-per-click programs are an excellent way to advertise your business without taking a risk that you have advertised in the wrong place. With pay-per-click, you can advertise your site and only pay for those who click the link and go to your site.You must spend adequate time and effort to research and generate a list of relevant and effective keywords. If you’re promoting your own product you can always reinvest your earnings to continue your campaign and grow your income.
There is another option for drawing traffic to your web-site is based on the use of custom written articles and other targeted content. You can use your budget to have some unique articles written on your favorite key topics, but this can be pricey and time consuming. Articles such as these can be submitted to editorial directories.
Article marketing is huge. Create your own, have someone write them for you or use free content and modify it with your own special flare. Imagine hundreds of new articles each month on a topic of your choice…articles that use their content to attract visitors and can be added directly to your own web-site or used in a variety of other ways for drawing more traffic from forums, blogs, press releases, etc.
Your aim should be to find a balanced mix of online and offline advertising. This will go a long way towards getting the greatest bang for your advertising buck! Be sure to explore your options and use your time and funds wisely in the method. With a little creativity you will be maximizing your profits while minimizing your expenses.
Fire Your Boss and Get out of Your J.O.B.
If your boss micromanages you and work is a drag–you’re probably tired of working for someone else. And, it may be time to start your own online business. This way you can work from home with no worries of an obnoxious boss breathing down the back of your neck. If you are thinking about starting an online business opportunity you’ll need to follow a few important steps. 
First you need to come up with a good idea. It’s best to choose something you’re interested in and knowledgeable about. Next, you need to market your online business. If you’re not experienced in this area it’s probably better to hire a marketing firm to help you. A good marketing and publicity campaign can make the difference between a successful business and a bankrupt business.
Being your own boss rather than working for someone else – makes you accountable to yourself if things go wrong or go right. Being J.ust O.ver B.roke with rules and someone else’s schedule is not a place where you are reaping the profits; but when you are self employed with a online business opportunity you have much more control over how and what is done and more desire to succeed.
