I’m not a Broadway-wannabe or anything like that. But, for some reason, I came across this Talent Database website offering services to people who wish to break in to show business a couple of days ago. Then, today, I ended up reading this article on About Theater where writer Paul Cozby gives 5 tips for beginning actors on how to get started.
Is someone trying to tell me something?! 
Uhmm… well, before you think I’m planning on doing any auditions, I have to say that I’m not. I don’t see myself on stage any time soon. At least, not in a theater production sense.
The reason I’m writing this here is because I thought Mr Cozby’s tips for actors actually may be useful for folks wishing to start making money online too.
In his first tip, for example, Paul says: “Treat it like a job.” And further suggests that people who want to get things done should devote at least an hour a day to do what they need to do in this job. I think that works very well for people who wants to start working online too (or any job for that matter). It’s so easy to say, “I want to make money online” (or “I want to be an actor”) – but never follow through with actions. If this is something you really want to do, then spending an hour a day on the job is worth doing.
You don’t need to quit your existing job (if you have one). Or come up with masses of time just to get things going. An hour to do research, start a web site, experiment on eBay, or talk to people who can help in your business will definitely be useful.
For tip numbers 2 & 3, Paul gave the advice: “Set Goals” and “Make a Career Plan”. I’m big on goal setting and career planning. In another life, I’d be doing goals and career counseling (yes, I was trained in psychology!). I’m a firm believer that people who set goals and create realistic plans attract productivity and success much more.
And yes, I believe that setting goals and career planning also apply to people who wish to become Webpreneurs. It doesn’t matter what area of online business you want to get in to – be it selling, teaching, blogging, or consulting.
Mr Cozby’s additional tips on these topics also are worth reading and using.
Tip #4 mentions: “Acquire Skills and Tools”, which reminds me a bit of the post I wrote yesterday. If there are skills and tools that you lack in order to pursue your hopes of making money online, then work on getting them bit by bit. Even if it’s just reading about website building or taking a course on bookkeeping.
And finally, for tip #5, Paul Crozby says: “Get Beyond Your Comfort Zone.” Doing things the way we know how is the easiest way, of course. But, doing things out of the ordinary usually pays off a lot more. So, for example, in the online business world, if you’ve just been used to simply trying ‘popular’ affiliate programmes like Amazon or eBay – why not venture out a bit more and try affiliates that aren’t as well known? I know that when I started experimenting with a lesser-known affiliate programme, I ended up getting a lot more money than I ever did from Amazon or eBay in the same time span.
So, you see, whether we’re trying to pursue acting – or hoping to be the next Internet Millionaire – we all could use these tips. Right?
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Lots of great tips. When I started looking for ways to make money online I started searching the internet, boy was I amazed at all the scams out there. I did manage to find a site http://www.beginmakingcashonline.com In his book he covers some of the tips you suggested. He is also upfront on the time it take to start earning income and that you need to treat it as a real job. I’ve used one of his ideas and set aside four hours a day to this project. It has been six weeks and I’m starting to see a little income, very little but it feels good to see my hard work starting to payoff.