| Most new comers to internet marketing are lured with | | | | programs come with the usual promotional tools such |
| the promise of becoming wealthy in a short time with | | | | as banner, text ads and e-books, more importantly |
| little or no effort on their part. However; the reality is | | | | they come with training on the phone and over the |
| much, much different. First they find that the programs | | | | internet. They receive greater support from the |
| they are promoting are either out of date or they are | | | | merchant than the average affiliate program. |
| being promoted by half of the internet marketers. | | | | Quicker Returns |
| If these programs are by a big name guru they usually | | | | With the invention of Google Adwords it is now |
| find that the programs are promoted through joint | | | | possible to start a business with the Self Funding |
| ventures by other big name gurus. | | | | Proposal model, SFP, and be getting paid the same |
| Meanwhile the clock is ticking and their startup funds | | | | day. As stated previously the level of support for |
| are being spent with little to show in return. | | | | these programs is much greater. This includes training |
| What's a fledgling internet marketer to do? | | | | and complete Google Adword advertising campaigns |
| What's a fledgling internet marketer to do? | | | | for the products. Some of these SFP programs have |
| The answer is in what is known as, Self Funding | | | | their own closing centers they will close your sales for |
| Proposals, (SFP). | | | | you. For the new person not strong on closing sales |
| Basically this is a program which you can promote and | | | | this can prove to be an invaluable benefit. |
| get paid as soon as a sale is made. | | | | Another Solution |
| Some of the basic features of the, Self Funding | | | | Another solution for your immediate cash crunch is to |
| Proposal model are: | | | | secure a loan from friends and family. These can be a |
| - You must purchase the program first. | | | | low pressure obligations, by that I mean the terms of |
| - These programs are often for "big ticket" items; | | | | the loans can be more favorable to you. These can |
| however there are some small ticket items available, | | | | even be converted to investments in your online |
| more later. | | | | business. That move signals a greater degree of |
| - You maybe one of many who are promoting the | | | | commitment to your online ventures. |
| program. | | | | Yet Other Solutions |
| - This is your business but the creator of the program | | | | Other sources of quick loans are CITI Financial and |
| retains the copyright. | | | | Wells Fargo. Some new internet marketers have used |
| - You get paid immediately; the buyers usually send | | | | a combination of these methods to start their online |
| you the money. | | | | businesses with varying degree of success. When |
| Receiving your commission immediately, sometimes | | | | using these two sources to finance your SFP business |
| before the creator of the program is paid is what | | | | care and discipline must be exercised: 1) not to borrow |
| makes this an attractive option for the cash strapped | | | | too much and 2) to repay the loan as soon as |
| marketer. | | | | possible. Why? Glad you asked. The interest rates on |
| One small ticket program that fits into the self funding | | | | these types of loans can be higher than what you |
| proposal model is, | | | | would pay at the regular bank. Do not get carried |
| Adsense Made Easy. It combines adsense and | | | | away by the possible quick returns of your SFP |
| immediate payment. | | | | business. |
| A medium priced item that fits this model is Gold | | | | It is estimated that 95% of internet businesses will fail. |
| Calling. | | | | One of the main reasons is the lack of cash; even |
| A higher priced item is Coastal Vacations. | | | | though it is cheaper and quicker to start an online |
| Unlike affiliate programs there is a greater financial | | | | business the realities of the business world still intrudes. |
| investment in these products. | | | | The Self Funding Proposal model places the odds |
| This often leads to greater commitment to these | | | | more in your favor. Others have been successful in |
| programs. The added benefit is that the buyer has use | | | | using this model along with various combinations of |
| of the products and the rights to sell them. | | | | financing and so can you. |
| One major benefit to the new person is these | | | | |