Most of us search the very place you want to do business. What does your searching return? Posts of other people’s questions and yes, they are sitting there on a forum unanswered. Articles that start to say something and then they really don’t. Weird forums you have no time to sign up for, let alone want to join in the first place.

I really wish I had a great answer to this problem. I wish there was a secret trick to figure out who is full of crap, who is selling crap, and who is the real legitimate expert.

Time-box your research

Allow your self a small amount of time each week to do your how-to research. Set a target date for calling your research complete. Maybe you want to allow two weeks to gather information before making a decision.

Keep a research log

You probably find some blogs or website that offer good information. Keep a log of the ones your gut trusts. Visit them every so often to see if you continue to like and trust their content.

Keep it Simple

Whatever it is that you are trying to accomplish, I can guarantee you will find lots of solutions that are complex. The solution can start a maze of bunny trails and the farther you travel the more things to research begin to unearth themselves.

Remind yourself to take a step back and I would suggest just pick the most simple answer. There will always be time to upgrade, expand and improve as your online business skills begin to blossom.

Keep trying

The most important thing is to keep trying. Dazed and confused is not an excuse to give up on your dream. Don’t worry about not knowing everything you want to know. Focus on learning one new skill at a time. Maybe you want to learn about shopping carts. Research that and forget about writing the perfect newsletter for a while. It’s hard to effectively focus on more than one thing.

Good luck in you search for the answer. Let me know how you find your experts!

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The Unfortunate Part of Trying to Start a Business Online

The first examples that come to mind are information products. Imagine that you and your potential JV partner are both in the weight loss field. Your competitor is releasing a new ebook about exercise. You can offer her a complimentary free special report bonus to give away with the product that is all about gentle stretching techniques.

Another example would be for physical product sellers. You sell food mixes and your JV partner sells kitchen tools. You can prepare some sample packets and send her a bundle, allowing her to give one away with each order.

In both cases you are giving them something to promote and emphasize on their website in a way that helps them get more sales. And at the same time, you and your products get extra exposure.

Other bonus ideas would include audios, videos, email coaching, etc.

See you at joint venture part 8.

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Joint Ventures | Part 7

What is really great about magnetic signs is that you can get them for little cost. These are made so that they have the staying power to put up with rain and snow, and they should remain vivid for quite a while. You can have the magnetic signs on your own vehicle while working, and then take them off when you go away for the weekend or home to visit family.You can find many great companies that make magnetic signs, and they are usually the same companies that handle other types of printing needs. These are simply printed on a rather strong magnet, and that means they can go through some of the same presses that are used for other materials. If your company already has a company that you use for your printing and pressing needs, they can probable do these magnetic signs for you as well.

Two ways advertising on your car can work for you

1) Advertise your own online business! Cultivating local contacts is a good idea even if your storefront is open to the world.

2) If you drive a lot, sell space on your car to other local businesses. This probably won’t make you rich, but it is an easy way to make some extra money. Offer to have the sign made as part of the arrangement.

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