How to start your Affiliate Business at nearly zero cost

An affiliate business is one of the easiest ways to get your feet wet in e-commerce. You send visitors to a merchant's Web site that you are representing. If they buy (or complete a required action -- for example, fill in a form), the merchant pays you a commission. Easy, right?

That, in essence, is the beauty of the affiliate concept. You can be up and running in record time, at minimal risk...

• You don't have to spend large amounts to manufacture and store inventory,


• There is no need to take and process a single order, or worry about getting paid , you simply send people to your affiliated merchants, then get paid when they buy,


• You don't have to handle or ship a product, your merchants do that,


• You'll never have to answer customer’s e-mails,


• Affiliate programs cost nothing to join (beware of the few that do) ,


• Your affiliate business can be started part-time, on a shoestring.

All you need to do is to put yourself in the path between customers and quality merchants... and earn a commission for your efforts. But, like any "true" business, effort and passion are essential ingredients for longevity. This is not a "get-rich-quick" scheme.

In order to be a successful affiliate, follow the SBI! process, an remember to:

1. Develop the best site concept/theme, based on what you know and love. Perhaps a hobby or past work experience can be your springboard


2. Select best related affiliate programs


3. Deliver customer-focused content


4. Building Search-Engine-Optimized (SEO) pages that rank highly on a search results page


5. Eliminate dependency on any one single source of income. By diversifying into other, complementary monetization models beyond affiliate programs, you reduce risk.



Do you still have questions about how to start an online business by using the affiliate strategy? Contact Us and we will be happy to assist you.


Carmen Shearer
Founder and CEO
Entrepreneur Women Coaching and Training, LLC
(800) 980-3928