Tips For Baby Boomers Looking At Home Business Opportunities

· The purpose of this article is to shed a little light on the world of Internet Marketing for my fellow baby boomers. We're that great big glob of people that grew up after the war and before the internet. We remember telephones with dials, Black and White TV and the only GPS system we had in our 62 Chevy or Ford was a Rand McNally map with lots of notes written all over it. Now we find ourselves approaching retirement during some very uncertain economic times and we're curious about making money working from home on the Internet.After all, how hard can it be?

Every day we get mail in our Junk Files telling us about the latest, greatest, opportunity on the Internet or that new fangled thing called "Twitter." Why in many cases all you have to do is literally "Sign Up" and you're making thousands of dollars every month virtually on "Auto-Pilot." That's what they say! I just received one the other day and it said all I have to do is "Process E-Mails" and at "$25" for each E-Mail I can make up to "$750" a day. Now honestly folks, if that were possible, do you think the economy would be in a slump and Corporations all over America would be laying people off left and right. Of course not! Corporations would be begging for people because all their employees would have left to go process E-Mails for $3,750 a week. Those "EX- EMPLOYEES" would be flooding the economy with their stock piles of cash and the economy would be in great shape.

So here we are, sixty years young thinking, God, I worked so hard for thirty five years and look at these people getting rich on the Internet virtually doing nothing. I want to do that. Of course that little voice deep down inside us is saying, "And pigs can fly!" Guess what? That little voice deep down inside that guides you is always correct and it also knows a thing or two about pigs. It knows that making money on the Internet is no different than any other business out there, except you "Can" do it from your home.

Here's the numbers. The highly successful people on the Internet comprise roughly 3% of the people working online businesses. That's right, 97% of the people currently working online businesses are earning less than ten bucks a week. Look it up if you don't believe me. Now, what makes me an expert on this subject? Well, I was a member of the 97% group for over two years and I can appreciate just how difficult the business can be. Another qualifier might be the fact that I spent thousands of dollars on my Internet business during those two years without any success whatsoever. Finally I gave up on my business and while I was sliding towards that wonderful legal term called "Bankruptcy" I looked at over fifty Internet businesses during one three month stretch searching for the golden needle in the hay stack. I was stubborn, if not very smart. After numerous dead ends and many "Googled" realities I actually found what I was looking for. Now, I don't want this article to be about that particular business just because it was right for "ME," rather, I'd like this article to be a helpful tool for people to use if they're serious about earning a living on the Internet and looking at all the opportunities, good and bad, that are out there.

Here's what I learned and what I'd like to pass along to you. Success on the Internet is ruled by the same common sense laws that govern every other business. Every successful person you see on the Internet has sacrificed and worked "Hard" to achieve their own brand of personal success. Every successful person you see on the Internet has spent literally thousands of dollars over several years to educate themselves, which over time has also increased their "Personal Value." Every one of these people created "Systems" that worked and "Unique Content" that had a market value for others. Every one of these people spent months and years honing their skills and every one of them made mistakes along the way. Finally, and this is critical, every one of these people became "Leaders" which is the real secret behind what made them successful in the first place. You see, people don't join businesses or products as much as they join other people. It's vital you understand that if you're thinking about the rewards that come with being "Your own Boss" and "Working from the comfort of your own home."

Now let's get back to the original question. Can the "Boomer Generation" find success on the Internet? The answer is an unequivocal "Yes." Yes that is provided you do your home-work and don't get drawn in by the "Get Rich Quick" crowd. There are a lot of folks out there more than willing to take your money, so you must be diligent. There are also a lot of good people out there that have systems that work, training materials that prepare, quality products and a desire to lead and help others. So here's my list of what I think you should look for and do when investigating an Online Business.

1. If it sounds too good to be true, it is. Read the "Disclaimers," they're sobering and enlightening.

2. Good online businesses will give you value, even if you don't join their Primary business.

3. Look for businesses with solid, proven systems that make sense.

4. Does the business come with a no questions asked, money back guarantee?

5. Is it the type of business that will help you grow personally and force you out of your comfort zone? If you're not uncomfortable, you're not growing.

6. You should spend your hard earned money on books and CD's that educate you or contribute to your personal growth, not buying leads.

7. Remember that people join "You" not your product, so what are you doing to prepare yourself to become a "Leader?"

8. Be prepared to make some mistakes. If you're not making mistakes, you're probably not trying.

9. Be patient and resolute. It's a business like any other business, it takes time and patience to build.

10. After doing your research, how does it feel? Is it a fit? Remember, we're all blessed with unique talents and gifts. If for some reason it doesn't feel right deep down inside, it never will feel right. That was the bitter lesson I learned with my first online business.

11. I think this is very important. What in your mind has the person done to earn your trust and your money? I've read numerous "Rags to Riches" stories and some of them are actually true. More importantly, none of them happened over-night!

12. Last, but not least, if you're thinking about joining a business simply because he or she is standing in front of an 8,000 square foot mansion and their Boat and Rolls Royce is parked behind them in the driveway, you might want to re-think your "Why."

I sincerely hope these thoughts and observations help you in some way. Despite my own personal travails in getting started in this industry, I was blessed with a stubborn streak and I persevered and now I truly enjoy the continued growth and progress as I push forward and achieve my business goals. It took me two and a half years, but I found the people, the business and the philosophy that was the right fit for me. You can certainly take a look at it as part of your own decision making process, (www.billkenny-leadsystempro.com) but please understand there are a number of excellent online businesses out there, so look at them all. Be patient, do your home-work and you'll find the one that’s the right fit for you.