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Why do they make it seem so easy? Because it's in their interest that you think MLM and network marketing are simple; after all, selling to people like you is how they make their fortunes.

How many times have you signed up for an “Instant Success” program? Quite a few, right? Don't worry, you're not alone!

Many would-be online entrepreneurs do the same, especially when they're just starting out. Of course, a large percentage of these don't continue with online marketing, because they find out it's just not that simple, and nothing like as lucrative as the big hitters are telling them.

If you're thinking of trying your luck as an online marketer, do some research before you spend one cent of your hard earned money. Use money you can afford to lose, as if it was a gamble. Because it IS!

If you can't afford to lose any cash, then it's even more important to do your due diligence; there ARE free programs out there that work, but be prepared to put in a big amount of time and effort to begin with.

Our Gurus, of course, are advertising “business opportunities” that pay overnight, and “We do all the work for you”. Ask yourself this: “Why would someone do all the work, and put in all the effort just to give me the money they earn?”

Doesn't seem right in the real world, now does it? And it isn't true in the internet world either, no matter what the hype says. It pays to develop a little, or even a lot, of healthy scepticism, believe me. I've been there, just like you, and it isn't much fun when you realise you've been ripped off.

There's a saying that “The money is in the list”. Not quite right, but the money comes from the PEOPLE you have in your list. Never forget that you are dealing with people, not numbers.

Build a relationship with people before you try to sell them anything, join a few social networking sites, post in forums about topics you're interested in, ask questions, give answers, in other words, brand yourself. Becoming known online is part of being successful there.

If people know and trust you, having seen you around, then they are much more likely to purchase from you. Don't rush into it, you have nothing to lose by going slowly, and it will give you the time to make more online friends.

Do as much research and reading as you have time for. Yes, you really want to get started right now, but seriously, look into it - you'll be glad you took the time later.