Observations of a home business newbie....

This seems to be a contradiction in terms - surely you need to be a good leader in order to be a successful team leader in an affiliate program ?? Well, not necessarily because quite often being involved in an affiliate marketing program can provide you with the tools and teach you how to become a great leader. Attributes Of A Good Leader A good leader invariably has learned the following skill sets: They do not waste their time on skeptics or on people who aren't motivated to work the program.  They learn to identify and concentrate instead on the workers, on the ones who want to succeed and have, or are prepared to develop, the mindset to succeed.  They communicate regularly and constantly with their team despite external influences and are constantly there to provide support and assistance. They continually motivate and teach their team members the core principles of duplication and motivation. This is the way their network grows and strengthens. They learn to communic

We've all seen those 'join for free, get started for free, earn online for free' opportunities being advertised out there.  Most of them are exactly what they say they are - they are genuinely free to join and they are genuinely free to start earning with.  How do I know this??  Because I'm fortunate enough to be involved with a couple of them and I can 100% guarantee that they are exactly what they are marketed as. So why doesn't everyone belong to them if they're that good ?? Excellent question and I really don't know.  I do have a theory though. I suspect that part of the problem is that people see the word 'FREE' and assume it means that all they'll have to do is set a few wheels in motion then sit back and watch the cash flood their bank account.  Sorry but that isn't how it works at all, or at least not the legitimate businesses that will stand the test of time. The Real Meaning Of Free! You see, the word 'FREE' simply ref