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Royal155:
I have a question boss. Talking about making money online, does PPC advert and online survey sites pay? Have you any idea of a geniune one I can join(if they are real)?

yes they pay. although they may require some level of work. their are many pay per clicks that you can use to monetize your traffic. few include google adsence, adcash, bidvertiser, buysellads and infolinks. most Nigerian companies are not fully developed to require digital or online surveys for their products or new products. that is why paying survey sites are hardly found in Nigeria. most Nigerians still partake in foreign surveys and get their cash here in Nigeria using vpn and proxies although this is not ethical. one of the common example of such survey sites that pay is the one owned by giant amazon known as "amazon mechanical turk". i wish you success. lalasticlala take us to the dream land for more insights.

Most people make mistakes when they are trying to make money online. Even though certain mistakes are inevitable, many can be avoided if one takes the time to do their homework. Here we will look at a few of these mistakes and how to best avoid them. This way a person will be able to have a start in the right direction. before i proceed, i want you to have a dominant mindset that "you must render a service or sell something online to earn sustainable legitimate income". their are other ways to earn with out doing the above 2 but they are often too shady or scams. most online investments programs fall under this category including the most celebrated one in Nigeria today "mmm".

By rendering a service it can mean many things including but not limited to: creating websites for clients, referral to merchants or individual websites for commission as an affiliate, writing articles for clients or carrying out research activities for client etc.

by selling something online it can mean but not limited to: creating and selling your own products, either physical like shoes, bags, clothes etc or digital like audio files, videos, eBooks etc. with the above clarification, below are somethings you should know about earning online.

1. The first thing to understand is that there are many scams online. There are people who practically create a livelihood of scamming others. They know that many people are desperately trying to earn some extra money and they know how to draw them into their fake quick rich schemes systems. Most times the people who are scammed are those who want to get rich quickly. So it is probably best to change this mindset and understand that nothing happens overnight. may God wipe away scamers from our country Nigeria and the world at large to enable better flow of online businesses.

2. What should be the goal of an internet business? - The goal should be about helping others find the solutions to whatever issues they may have. There are millions of people all over the world who have similar issues that they are dealing with and they are looking for answers. The goal of any business person is to find out what these problems are and offer the solution that is needed.

People are always looking for solutions to their problems and most times they search the internet to find the answers. When someone is trying to start a business, the first thing they should do is find out what people want. They need to understand what problems they have and how they can help others find the solution to their problems.

3. Some use methods that do not work for them or they do not like. - It takes a certain amount of time and effort to generate an income, but it does not have to be unpleasant. It can be fun if one does what they are good at and what makes them feel comfortable. Some people are good at video marketing while others are not.

Others love article marketing, while others do not. The important thing to remember is that no matter what one does, there will always be things that need to be done to sell a product. Once these principles are followed, there is nothing to stop anyone from being successful.

To make money online, a person has to be ready and willing to put in a certain amount of work. This will involve knowing what one wants and finding a way to do it. No matter what a person sells or promotes on the internet, it is still the people that determine if something will sell or not. Once people are pleased with what you have to offer, there will always be a way to be successful online.

conclusively

Dream big, start small, work hard, focus on your dream, add fuel to that burning desire deep within that desperately want you to succeed, ignite and sharpen that brain box by continuous reading. lastly always repeat to yourself that "i will persist until i succeed."


cc:lalasticlala

Phrankher:
Wish everyone could be that disciplined

well said.

prodam:
Good Post.

thanks bro

Sibrah:
I await the day i will see group exportation thread in Nairaland. It may be honey, moringa seed, or even people joining for to float a formidable web design outfit that service people on fiverr.

such services are already on Nl. search in the tech market section and business section. i wish you success.

MrLouisVanGaal:
The greatest advice you need is never get involved in too many business formats at the same time. Don't think being an information marketer/freelancer/Blogger/mini importer and all there is to make money online will get you to the promised land quick. It won't! 10 years ago when i set out on the IM journey i made that mistake and I nearly became frustrated till i began to settle down on one at a time...strictly avoiding distractions. It has been a blessing for me today!

this is very true. the earlier you learn to focus and avoid distractions the more distance you can reach. well said

mojeed4:
But don't yoy think that's morraly wrong

either it is morally wrong or not considering the Nigerian situation is subject to debate. the teachers of most of the students that will require the service then might not be able to answer the questions. how were the students suppose to answer them? that was then and it has gone with yesterday.

hahn:
Na so

nice one.

Sirmuel1:
Importexpert?


FP, here I come

hahhhhhh. lalasticlala we have assembled and waiting for you. we are going their @sirmuel1

femiabiolajamb:
wow, so inspiring. i also learn about importation using sony ericsson xperia. i used it to study the importation guides i got from you. more grease to your elbow

that is lovely. i am glad to hear that.

lastbaff:
Nice tips bro. But I must say, while having access to a computer important, some successful online business chaps started with a mobile phone and no business budget at all.

nice contribution bro. i also started with a mobile phone. i started my first online business with a nokia 2700c. it was really tedious. i had a friend that was capable of sourcing genuine jamb answers as at then, i learn about basic html using the phone, set up a site on blogger for us and acquired a godaddy domain. it was not easy but it is much better to start that way than to wait for a computer. less i forget, the money i used in getting different guides on importation and started my importation business all came from the same source. #timeflies

Abidex35:
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space Booker you are welcome

femiabiolajamb:
nice post op. lalasticlala take us to the promised land

thanks bro

The internet makes it possible for anyone with a good idea, energy and a positive attitude to launch a home-base business. There are 7 things you might want to know before you decide on going online to promote a business.

(1) You need to have access to computer and some basic computer skills

You don't have to be a computer genius or an internet expert to work online but you better have the basic knowledge. You should learn how to navigate and browse the internet using your tool bar and other useful programs. You may have to learn how to manipulate your computer, using the control panel to install software and some hardware. You can get a specialist to upgrade your system so it operates without any cliches. You might have to learn such things as setting email account, copy and paste. Online business requires a lot of interaction with computers; therefore, you should learn the basics ahead of time before you launch any website business. the computer can be either yours, borrowed or a cyber cafe.

(2) You need to learn how to do niche market research

Researching the market-place to promote a business is an ultimate decision in the marketing process and if you are going to operate any business whatsoever, you will have to know how to do some market research. The researching stage is where you decide if there is a demand for a specific product or idea for a business. You may have to determine whether or not you are going to make this a long-term or short-term goal. Some products are just seasonal; therefore, at this stage, you may want to make some useful decision to maintain a business structured on your market research.

(3) You need to understand how to choose your market

There are two ways you can choose to set-up business online and that are creating your own product or choose to sell those that are already in the market place. The latter is definitely the easiest and possible the lowest cost. You will have to choose products that have high sales volume and the merchant must have a reputable business. You can always get this information via any merchant sales stats. Creating your own product takes time and can be costly. Therefore, you may decide to choose a profitable niche from an existing market.

(4) You should prepare a budget for your business

You need a budget plan that outlines the marketing methods and how you will foster those costs. Your business budget should take into consideration how much you are willing to invest. You will need to focus some of your budget on advertising, software tools, website registration and hosting expense. You need to have a short term as well as long-term budget plan. You will have to maintain a business budget so that you can know when to make changes to your spending. You can keep your home business budget in a bank account or with anybody you know that can safely keep it for you. This kind of safe keeping should be tag for specific marketing purpose and must at all time replenish according to market expectations.

(5) You should know what it takes to promote online

The success of a business rest on the promotion strategy and you should focus your full attention on getting good business exposure. You should search for some free and in-expensive method in the early stages, but as the business begin to expand; you should have a larger scale promotion techniques that will involve some additional cost. Some of the most used method of promoting are: content marketing, banner and text ads. You need to research every method you decide on using to promote. There are other methods to promote and you will have to find those that work best and maintain a track record. You can use software tracking tools to monitor all your promotion links online. There is no perfect promotion strategy, just the ones that works. Therefore, you might decide to implement good methods that will enable you to make business leads and some sales.

(6) You should keep a business schedule

Every program or businesses that you sign with, you will need to keep a schedule to make sure you are on track with your task. You should make sure you keep an update on your contact and support information so that you can be sure of how to get answers when you need them and make sure you are still in their system. If you get involve with more than one business, you may want to keep a separate sheets of information for each one because this will allow you clear and easy access when needed. The human mind can never always keep track of all the different site or places we visited so, to maintain a steady business transaction and a keen flow of business interaction, always keep an organize folder with all valid and relevant information.

(7) You should know how to keep your business in a safe-zone

There is no perfect situation online and you need to take full responsibility for your business and making sure you are protected from scams, identity and commission theft. There are few mishaps and misguided situation on the internet but for the most part business online is secure. The net is considered to be pretty safe place to conduct business. There are few people who conduct some devious practice online but apart from that the internet is consider to be a good business platform. You can't afford to let your guard down and you have to be on the lookout for in-consistency within the system. There is no one holding you ransom online and you can get out of any online business when you decide. Online you are not bound to any specific market; if you encounter any unfair situations, there are places online to report spam, scam, fraud etc. You may want to use caution to keep all your id, password and links hidden. There are some free tools that you can use to disguise how your links might look to others, so as to prevent commission theft.


conclusion

remember that life is a process of continuous learning, if you stop learning you have started dying. as you learn the basics of online business and begin to implement what you have learn, it is of immense importance to continue to learn. attend conferences, seminars, workshops and study other guides that are related to your field of interest. the sky will surely be your starting point.

hahn:
Not everyone can be disciplined enough to become a business man

true talk. all fingers cannot be equal. while others are business men, others will be employess to take care of the business. the article is for those that want to employ not those that want to be employed

lalasticlala come and see. Nairalanders add your insightful contributions

For the past few weeks, i have been privileged to interview many ordinary Nigerians including those that are computer literate, those with computers, those with smart phones, coppers, students etc. We all lead busy lives and despite the fact that you might want to start a home based business, you think that you've no time to commit to it. Your available time is limited. But, with the right strategies in place you can make better use of your time and use it to start a home based business.

If you're going to succeed, you have to be more ruthless with the time you've got. These 7 tips below show how you can find the time to start a home based business and fulfill your entrepreneurial goals.

1. Get Up on Time

You don't need more than 7 or 8 hours of sleep each night. If you can limit your sleep to absolute maximum of 8 hours, you will get time. If you usually sleep less than 6 hours you may need to sleep a bit more to be most productive with your time.

2. Manage Your Emails and what you do with your phones/pcs

It's easy to get distracted when you're working on your computer/smart phone at home. Set certain times for checking your emails. responding to chats, visiting recreational websites and keep to it. remember that the rule in time management is "set the rules and abide by them".

3. Switch Off Technology

You can be looking online for an answer to a specific problem and before you know it, you've just wasted an hour watching "i go die's" performance at A.Ys concert. Anything that you don't need to get your work completed, turn off. This may include your television, pop ups and pop under windows on your p.c and sometimes browser images too.

4. Recognize Your Internal Clock

The internal clock in this context refers to the time of the day when a person is most productive. Everyone has an internal time clock and you need to determine for yourself what your own internal clock is so you can work on your home based business at the optimum time to suit you. Some folks are early risers, some are night owls and others are in between. you want to know mine ? just guess in the comment box.

5. Try Evernote

This neat little application can help you keep track of your thoughts, daily activities, notes for tasks, and more. It takes a while to learn how to use it, but once you get the hang of it's a great way to keep track of lots of tasks.

6. Use Time Tracking Software

There are tasks that are productive and tasks that waste your time. The challenge is knowing which is which. If you have a Gmail account, then you already have access to Google Calendars. You can easily set up different calendars for different aspects of your new home based business and color code the entries. Further you can print out a schedule each day or sync to your smartphone so that you don't forget anything.

7. Outsource

You don't have to do everything yourself. And, as your home based business grows it may not even be possible to do everything yourself. Websites like Fiverr, Elance and UpWork all have freelance workers ranging from designers, to copywriters to website builders who can help lighten your load.

feel free to ask your questions

Benjom:
...you can even discover your hidden talent(s) in this process.

you have said it all. many people instead of discovering their talent chose to discover another prison (job)

Presh900:
I will never undergo a job loss, IJN

AMEN BRO. the safest way is to be self employed. have you ever had job loss experience?

cc: lalasticlala. Nairalanders add your contributions so that we can help gear up our Nl pals that just lost their jobs

it is news no more that most of the oil producing countries in the world are undergoing financial difficulties and companies needs to restructure, our beloved Nigeria is not an exception, Whatever you want to call it, Retrench, Fired, canned, laid off, let go etc it could happen. Sometimes, people see it coming. Other times, they're caught completely off guard. Either way, the process of surviving the loss of a job is the same, and it takes hard work and strong mind to do so.

Let go

For most people, their initial reaction to a job loss is shock, followed by anger and feelings of victimization. While these reactions are completely normal, dwelling on them is a mistake. As the old adage goes, you need to pull yourself up by the bootstraps and move forward. Feel sad, get mad...and move on! The worst thing you can do is bring a toxic attitude with you wherever you go, or wallow in self-pity.

Examine the evidence

If you've been fired, you need to assess why. In some cases, it has nothing to do with you, but if it does, you owe it to yourself to examine the reasons. If your behavior, attitude, performance, or abilities were to blame, ask yourself how you can learn from the experience so you don't repeat the same mistakes. Being fired can sometimes provide a big wake-up call that spurs people to positive change and a brighter future.

Don't blame the messenger

A layoff is usually an entirely different situation than a firing. Most of the time, layoffs are about company decisions to restructure, downsize, or cut perceived fluff. Rarely are they about individuals, no matter how personal it may feel. In most cases, companies realize it's a decision that affects people and they don't usually make layoff decisions quickly or easily. Whether or not you're given notice and a severance package is based on the company's ability to do so, not whether or not they care about you. Still, knowing that a layoff isn't about you isn't much help when you're left jobless and unsure where you'll be tomorrow. However, it's absolutely imperative that you do not take the situation personally and allow it to turn you into an angry and bitter person.

Misery loves miserable company

Yes, you need to grieve, get angry, and vent to the appropriate people. What you don't need to do is dwell on it and bicker to others for days on end. It might feel good to talk bad about your employer, but while doing it, you're dragging yourself down as well as everyone around you (and you're obviously not out looking for a job!).

There is a time and place for negative rhetoric, but those places don't include your current job (if you're still there), a job interview, or at home every night. You can damage job prospects by bad-mouthing a former employer, and you can isolate yourself and loved ones by remaining caustic and withdrawn.

Process, positive thinking, and productivity

Try writing your thoughts down, limiting the amount of time you allow yourself to be angry, finding positive people to pull you up, and keeping yourself busy with both job-related and non job-related activities. By limiting negativity and focusing on positive and productive thinking, you'll be out of the dumps and on your way to a new job much faster.

dayleke:
Dija get boobs?
Show me o....

that is why i said dija because i know of many guys like you that wants to find out

Cregon:
why is everyone avoiding this thread? Large views but xtra-few posts...abi evil spirit dey hia?

Even me follow dey ignore when ever i see am..

end time things. people prefer threads with dija's boobs outside

Kingdanitez97:
Wonderful......
But I did not read anything oooooooooh..

bro i hail. even without reading your brain already sees wonders. you na boss

mysticgal:
Importexpert, please I need you to clarify me on something... Please

awaiting your questions. your success is my pride

Rapsowdee01:
Lemme buy land down

ok Land sold