eCommerce Tycoon

**SCOBAHCAN** · 07-12-2012, 04:09 PM

I realize there are many ways out their that promise you the world. I have been considering operating an online store & possibly using a drop shipper to get products to my customers. The main “thing” that has caused me to hesitate/procrastinate are 1 – if I was to go away for a few weeks how would my business still operate is there a way of putting things on autopilot ? , so my business keeps on functioning & my customers don’t have to wait not forgetting that my income will not decrease.

If I do end up using drop shipping I would prefer an all in one program eg – the drop shipper either provides a website that I could use or some kind of template, so I can put his products on my site for sale.

I have tried making up a content based website which has not worked for me (mainly because my writing skills are not very good & my typing is VERY slow.

I would like to find out are there any other worthwhile programs out their that have these features.
- Is Residual
- Honest
- Straightforward
- Doesn’t require too much time – a few hrs a day
- Either free or not to expensive to do.

I will explain my situation which may help you understand a bit better.
I am on a disability pension which is very limiting which only allows us to earn $ 800 extra per month & anything over that It comes of our base amount which is FAR below the poverty level .So … I either have to find something that will make me around $ 1,000 per month OR much more so I can comfortably come off disability pay all my extra bills & lead a reasonable normal & independent life ($ 4,000 or more per month).

I have been in different MLM?s earlier in my life I do non want anything like that.
No phone calling or trying to recruit family or friends.

I am at home a lot & would like something on the computer/internet which I am good at (85 % proficient).

I will say that I don’t mind working as long as I am getting somewhere & making some sort of worthwhile living.

Thanks a whole lot to all who reply & can help me. Craig
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**jim222** · 07-12-2012, 07:33 PM

I would focus on your skills, what you have experience in or enjoy doing, listen to some relevant podcasts, and then try and find a niche in that area.

**Digmen1** · 07-20-2012, 07:57 PM

OP
I think millions of people out there would like to earn a living on the internet by just staying at home and working on their PC.

Easier said than done.

And you are now going to compete with people in low cost labour countries who can do things much cheaper.

You may get replies from the sort of people that made so much or horse racing that they are now going to sell you their system of how to do it !

Sorry I am not much more help

Keep reading these forums

**Jim Gillum** · 07-21-2012, 03:06 AM

There are methods available....but realistically....out of the millions on line attempting to make a living...how many do?
And out of those, how many have excellent related skills?
How many learned from scratch?

IMO...your best bet is to continue your research and find something that matches your skill set.....or something you can learn....
Good luck...

**payment proof** · 07-22-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jim222

I would focus on your skills, what you have experience in or enjoy doing, listen to some relevant podcasts, and then try and find a niche in that area.

I think this is excellent advice. Maybe you can try this and several other things just to get a feel for them. A lot of us had to try at least several different things before we found our niche.

And if you can find a niche that you really enjoy, it will be easier to remain passionate about doing it.

Good luck SCOBAHCAN.

**PaulW** · 07-27-2012, 06:35 AM

SCOBAHCAN, the areas you mention are perhaps past their best and certainly rely (for most) on active management and very good product awareness. Not for the newcomer, as many have found out.

Whilst you're looking for the right opportunities, I'd recommend you actually start writing - how about a free blog on Blogger and a few Squidoo lenses? Start getting your name established and doing some networking.