Well, you be the judge!
Starting an online business does not require much. These days websites are built simply by entering a bit of information and the click of mouse; no special skills are required and the entire world can have access to your online business. But is having an online business really worth it? Well, making money 24/7/365 is nothing to sneeze at I’d say. For an opportunity that costs so little to get started, it sure delivers phenomenal returns.
Starting your own online business does not require any great bits of knowledge. It does however require common sense and perseverance and it is definitely not for the faint of heart or the person who has expectations of getting rich quick. Although I’ve seen people make money in a matter of days, that’s not typical results. One mitigating factor could be the niche that was chosen.
Is Having An Online Business Really Worth It?
Now don’t get me wrong. I am not saying that you can’t get rich with an online business, the possibilities are immense. All I am saying is that it takes work to get there. It’s just like running a brick-and-mortar business, the only difference is your business is online so it’s open 24/7, 365 to all and sundry, so it can make you money while you sleep. Love that!
Even so, most people fail with their online business. Here are three (3) reasons why:
- No follow through – they don’t stay with it and put in the required effort
- Get distracted (shiny object syndrome) – they keep looking for that new thing or promise to make money quicker and faster
- They give up when they don’t see immediate results
That’s why some people might question if having an online business is really worth it. The do everything in their power to sabotage their efforts then the wonder is having an online business really worth it? That’s not the way to attain success in any thing in life.
But here’s what you need to know. Starting an online business is not going to be immediately gratifying for most people, at least from a monetary perspective, so you can’t afford to think short-term.
You are most likely thinking, internet, so many people are online… but you now what, you can have the best articles but if you don’t let people know that, it’s hardly likely they’ll find you. If the people who are online don’t know you exist, or they can’t find you, you won’t make the money your site is capable of making. It’s that simple. So promoting your site is important.
Having An Online Business Is Worth the Effort
If you’re still wondering is having an online business really worth it, then check this out. Here are a few of the top earning blogs, according to IncomeDiary.com. I’ve only included the first seven, but you can check out the list and see if you see the one that might be familiar to you.
Now the success didn’t happen overnight but this is what’s possible when you stick with it long enough to make it work for you. The thing is, once you understand how to make money online, it’s actually easy. Hey if they can do this, why not you? This list definitely gives you an idea of the potential available. So why not use this as your motivation to get started online and to keep you inspired to achieve your financial goals?
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This is a great post. People need to realize that online possibilities are everywhere and could be very very profitable. Nowadays, everything is available online and you can learn very efficiently. Great stuff, keep it up.
Best
Marko
Hi Marko
Thanks for dropping by. I absolutely agree with you, it is extremely profitable having an online business. When you compare the cost of starting an online business, it really is a no-brainer, compare to the cost of a brick-and-mortar business. You are right, almost everything is online now, so having an online business is definitely something that I would encourage anyone to do, once they are willing to put in the effort to make it happen.
I love this post.
You’re so right, in that running an online business is the same as running a bricks and mortar business- you’ll get out of it what you put in.
I started my blog about a year ago now, and learned everything the hard way. I can happily say, though, that I now have a sound foundation for my business and that it’s now starting to take shape. That said….it took me a year!
Chloe
Hey Chloe
It may have taken you a year and you may have done it the hard way, but think of all the knowledge you would have gained! All that knowledge that you can pass on to others who may also want to start their own online business.
Having a proper foundation is so important and I am sure you can appreciate that now, along with the returns you’ll reap from all your hard work.
Great advice. You’re right, it does take work. But there is some good information here to get me on my way.
Hi Sheila
I am happy to know that you found the information helpful. You do have to make an effort with your business, regardless if that business is offline or online. I do think that having an online business is much easier though. It’s easier to set up as well as manage and the long term gains are tremendous.