Sunday, October 26, 2008

Ann Armitage Asks, Can You Expect Something For Nothing?

By Ann Armitage

Seems everybody wants something for nothing. A little extra, a bonus, a freebie, whatever names you may give it.

It is a sad state of affairs that society has gotten to this point. Everyone wants, even expects something for nothing. We want the "free with purchase", the BOGO, the bonus 60 for the price of 30 and so on. Of course, we are actually paying for what we think we are getting for free without being aware that we are. Did we really need that item? Would we have bought it at all if we did not get something extra? Probably not Clever marketing when you think about it.

The deplorable state of the economic system has sent vast amounts of people online in hunting for an alternate manner to make a bit of extra income. A few take a realistic plan of attack, meaning that they have the horse sense to realize that working a business or online plan from home will involve both a monetary and a time dedication. And they do not fear it. They adopt the challenge and do not anticipate "hand outs".

Other people are pulled in by the "something for nothing" offering. You know the ones

"Join our team for free" Or "Start this business with no money"

Sounds good, right? Hey, you can be in business without spending a dime! Wrong! In almost every instance, you will be required to open your wallet to upgrade or buy a product in order to actually be in a position to make any money.

Consider this. Would McDonald's or Starbucks hand over one of their dealerships for nada? NOT! Then why would it be any different in internet business?

Then there are the online marketers who offer irresistible tidbits in their advertising. Things like "I will advertise for you", "I will give you 1000's of free leads", "and "I will hold your hand and do all the work for you". The toughest to turn down is "I guarantee your success".

Everybody wants the greatest bang for their dollar. I imagine that it is human nature. But if someone you do not recognize (and in all probability shouldn't believe) begins extending you the moon think twice.

Especially when it comes to cash gifting. Cash gifting has become the most popular process for acquiring cash both online and offline. Bank shutdowns, people being stripped of their savings and the appalling state of the economic system have made cash very appealling to an always increasing number of folks. Gifting activities like Abundant Living and Epic Wealth which have exceedingly low-cost starter levels are flourishing.

So, a note for those deliberating on a gifting program it is all-important to know that offering an incentive in any way is entirely illegal. If you chance upon such an offering, run do not walk away. Not from the company necessarily but decidedly from that individual. These people are caught up with in time and kicked out of the activity.

You know what 'they' say...

"If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."

Do your homeworkresearch any and all programs you may consider joining

Know what you are getting into before you jump

Do anticipate to put in some sweat to bring home the bacon

Don't expect to get something for nothing - 15465

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