| The question that requires some attention is, why such | | | | So this is a business that's easy to start and easier to |
| a high drop out rate in the first 3 months when starting | | | | quit, how can we increase your chances for success? |
| an Internet business? There are several factors, but | | | | Lets look at 2 ways you can survive the initial hurdles. |
| two in particular stand out. Lets explore these and find | | | | |
| out how to overcome them. | | | | 1. Start Your Business In An Area Your Interested In |
| Starting a business On line has it's unique problems like | | | | 2. Get A Realistic Overview |
| any business has. Here's my opinion of why people | | | | I've found people have a better chance of sticking with |
| drop out at a 97% rate of failure within months. | | | | this business if their interested in what their selling. You |
| | | | like what your business is selling, you know it's benefits |
| 1. Unreal Expectations | | | | and you really do have something to offer others. |
| 2. No Commitment | | | | Fitting you to the business and visa versa is very |
| I'll expand on this. Falling pray to all the hype when it | | | | important when you hit the rough times. Also, having a |
| comes to ads and claims of making Big Money by | | | | realistic overview of what to expect reduces |
| working 2 hours a day. It's quickly realized that this isn't | | | | frustration. To much frustration generally leads to |
| the case and the bubble bursts. | | | | quiting. Taking extra time upfront to find out what |
| The second reason that contributes to failure is it's | | | | business model fits you best and what to honestly |
| easy to quit. Unlike other businesses where you have | | | | expect will increase your chances to survive the initial |
| a large cash investment, starting an Internet business | | | | months of an Internet start-up. |
| requires a very small cash outlay. You can shut down | | | | This is one of the few real opportunities to start your |
| and quit your business with the push of a button, your | | | | own Internet business with a very small investment, as |
| monetary losses are minimal. | | | | mentioned this also makes it very easy to quit. |