Let's look at this proposal and take it at face value. Why would anyone with a great system on making money sell it to you or me?

Could the answer be so easy that we can't see the answer? Could it be jumping right off that computer screen, right into your living room, or wherever else you may be sitting.

First things first. Let's take a look at the ever popular sales letter.

Usually some pictures of guys or girls on a boat. Maybe driving a nice car. It may or may not contain some video.Big house, work a couple of hours. This I refer to as the bait, because who would not want all these things.

Takes me back to the days when the teck stock market was hot, hot, hot. I was bombarded every day, or so it seemed with one guru or another, wanting me to buy his or her system to make a fortune in the stock market.Didn't they dry up quickly when that market went bust. But. Some people did make money and some people made a lot of money.

Back to my original point here. Why is someone selling you information that they could easily use to make money?

Well in the world of internet marketing, it is referred to as more than on stream of income. You pay for information. This information may or may not contain links. Links to more information, which you may choose to purchase, or not. These links provide income to the original seller, providing him or her with more than one stream of income.

So, are these honest, legitimate, internet businesses or are they scams?

First piece of advice here. You, as the consumer, should always do your due diligence when you are thinking of spending your money.

Use what is available to research any offer, if you find it interesting. Take a deep breath, think about what you are willing to put into the venture to reach your goals.

Will it require computer knowledge beyond point and click?How much time do I need to invest, how much money, remember, nothing in life is free. Most things are worth what you pay.

So, what avenue do you take. What sells on the internet? Information and products. Information is usually in the form of an e-book.This information may be about something you have a particular skill in. Or a how to book. Again use the internet for ideas, think about the things you know that others may find interesting.

So let's ask that question again. Can you make money using the internet.

I think you or just aboout anyone can. But the area you choose and the information you gather, may very well make the difference between spinning your wheels and making some money.

I have bought and tried some of the systems. Some have worked and a few are a waste of money. Why, some where hard to implement, or just too complicated or confusing causing me to give up.

That is not too say you may be able to make them work. At times my wanting to see instant results leads to my giving up too soon.

All that said what do I suggest you look for when trying to determine if something is right for you.

More than one way to make money with the information or product you are selling. Usually one will lead to the other.

Example, you write about how to grow roses. Well gardening requires tools, why not sell the tools? And in order to sell products you need a good supply of the tools. Do you have a good supplier? Will you be able to buy the tool at a price that you can resell and make a profit.

How about information that someone else provides and you resell that information. This usually is very easy to do. Let's use this as an example. Go to http://konati.burnthefat.hop.clickbank.net there you will find some very good free information, but also an offer to purchase a e-book. Someone make the purchase and 2 people get paid. The man or lady who provide the knowledge and the person who sold that information.

I think with good decision making, you will find the internet a good place to make money. By choosing carefully, and making a good solid effort, there is a nice payoff.