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		<title>Start an Online Business you LOVE after 40</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jennie Edmondson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:25:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>11 Reasons to Start an Online Business After 40 (Even If You've Never Considered It Before) Are you feeling stuck in your current career, wondering if there's more to life than the daily grind? YOU ARE NOT ALONE! If you're over 40 and the idea to start an online business feels either impossible or terrifying, [&#8230;]</p>
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		<span class="fl-heading-text">Are you feeling stuck in your current career, wondering if there's more to life than the daily grind?  YOU ARE NOT ALONE! If you're over 40 and the idea to start an online business feels either impossible or terrifying, this post is for you. <img decoding="async" alt="&#x1f447;" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/1f447.svg" draggable="false" role="img" class="emoji"></span>
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	<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">If you're anything like I was, I'm guessing you've probably had that nagging feeling that there must be something better than what you're doing now.  Maybe you're tired of the corporate treadmill, frustrated with inconsistent <a href="https://laptopmums.com/mlm-or-affiliate-marketing-whats-better/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLM results</a>, or simply dreaming of more flexibility to spend time with your family.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">I get it. I've been there too.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">The truth is, starting an online business after 40 isn't just possible - it's actually one of the smartest decisions you can make (<em>I was 50 btw!!</em>)  While younger entrepreneurs are still figuring out who they are, you've got something absolutely invaluable: experience, wisdom, and a clear (or at least better) understanding of what really matters.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">Here are 11 AWESOME REASONS why your 40s (and beyond) might just be the perfect time to take that leap you've been thinking about and start an online business you love. <img decoding="async" class="emoji" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/1f9e1.svg" alt="&#x1f9e1;" /></p>
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	<h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">1. <img decoding="async" class="emoji" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/2705.svg" alt="&#x2705;" /> You Have Real-World Experience That Younger Entrepreneurs Lack</h2>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">By 40, you've done far more than you probably give yourself credit for; navigated workplace politics, managed difficult clients, and solved countless problems - in and out of the workplace. You understand customer service, deadlines, and what it takes to deliver results. This isn't just helpful - it's your secret weapon.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">While a 25-year-old might have energy, you have something far more valuable: the ability to spot what real people like you and me actually want and need.  You've been on the receiving end of good and bad service for decades.  You know what works.</p>
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	<h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">2. <img decoding="async" class="emoji" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/2705.svg" alt="&#x2705;" /> Your Network Is Already Built</h2>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">Think about it - you've been building relationships for 20+ years. Your network includes so many people who (hopefully!) trust your judgement, from former colleagues, school friends, and neighbours, to family and community members who know you well.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">When you start an online business, you're not starting from zero credibility.  You already have people who know, like, and trust you. That's marketing gold that younger entrepreneurs spend years trying to build.</p>
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<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">Remember being 25 and worrying about what everyone thought?  By 40, most of us have learned to prioritise what actually matters (<em>it took me a while, but I'm definitely on board with this!!  </em>When you start an online business, this confidence translates beautifully into what you create.</p>
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<li class="whitespace-normal break-words"><img decoding="async" class="emoji" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/26d4.svg" alt="&#x26d4;" /> Set boundaries with clients and customers</li>
<li class="whitespace-normal break-words"><img decoding="async" class="emoji" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/1f92f.svg" alt="&#x1f92f;" /> Focus on profitable activities instead of getting distracted by 'shiny objects'</li>
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	<h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">4. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> You Understand the Value of Time</h2>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">Younger entrepreneurs often think they can work 80-hour weeks forever.  You and I know better.  We understand that time is precious, especially if you have family commitments or aging parents to consider.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">This awareness makes us more efficient (<em>menopause allowing <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f92f.png" alt="🤯" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />!!</em>).  You're less likely to waste time on activities that don't move the needle.  You prioritise, delegate, and focus on what actually generates results.</p>
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	<h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">5. <img decoding="async" class="emoji" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/2705.svg" alt="&#x2705;" /> You Have Better Financial Judgment</h2>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">Like me, you've probably made your fair share of financial mistakes and learned from them.  You understand the difference between an investment and an expense.  You're less likely to blow your budget on fancy tools you don't need or chase get-rich-quick schemes (<em>took me a while to conquer that one <img decoding="async" class="emoji" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/1f62c.svg" alt="&#x1f62c;" />!!</em>)</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">This mature approach to money management is crucial for building a sustainable online business.  You're more likely to reinvest profits wisely and build for the long term rather than spending everything immediately.</p>
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	<h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">6. <img decoding="async" class="emoji" role="img" draggable="false" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/svg/2705.svg" alt="&#x2705;" /> Technology Isn't as Scary as You Think</h2>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words"><a href="https://laptopmums.com/you-dont-need-to-be-a-tech-genius/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"But I'm not tech-savvy!"</a> I hear this ALL the time.  Here's the thing - in this day and age, you don't need to be a tech guru to start an online business.  The technology required to start most online businesses today is simpler than ever.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">If you can:</p>
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<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">...then you already have 90% of the technical skills you need.  The rest can be learned as you go, easily outsourced as your business grows or input into the increasingly advanced AI tools that make everything SO MUCH SIMPLER!</p>
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	<h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">7. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> You're Ready to Work for Yourself (Finally)</h2>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">After years in corporate jobs or other people's businesses, you're probably tired of making other people rich.  You've seen enough workplace politics, unfair promotions, and 'restructuring' to know that job security is largely an illusion anyway.  And with the way the AI world is going, who knows what's coming down the line?!!</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">Starting your own online business gives you the security that comes from controlling your own income.  No more worrying about layoffs or whether your boss likes you.  Your income is directly tied to your efforts.</p>
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	<h2 class="text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5">8. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Your Kids Are Getting More Independent</h2>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">If you have children, they're probably getting more self-sufficient now, or you're clear about the kind of example you want to set for them.  Many of my most successful students tell me that starting their online business was partly about showing their kids that it's never too late to pursue your dreams.  In fact my own daughter is nailing it on 'Vinted' just now with upcycled clothes and has just started her own Etsy store, having seen my store!</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">Plus, if your children are older, you have more time to dedicate to building your business without the intense demands of caring for toddlers.</p>
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	<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333399; font-size: 14px;">This is Holly - my Vinted superstar and new ETSY entrepreneur.  She's always been a creative free spirit and I'm so excited I can show her there's an alternative way to the 9-5! </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #333399; font-size: 14px;"> I paid for this cruise with my online income and not only that; because I worked from home, I was able to homeschool her through some very tough school years.</span></em></p>
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<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">At 25, you might start an online business because it sounds cool or exciting.  At 40+, you're more likely to choose something that aligns with your values and long-term goals.</p>
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<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">This clarity helps you build an online business that you love and that actually serves your life, rather than consuming it. <a href="https://modernwealthy.com/get-started?affid=jennieedmo&amp;oid=f1537411-8ccd-4746-b156-186516ad32b2&amp;uid=57cc3dd1-0712-41a0-b031-6ce336217965&amp;utm_id=over-40-blog&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">(<em>and don't worry - if you start the way I did you'll get hand held through choosing the exact right business model for you!</em>)</a></p>
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<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">Starting a business requires persistence.  There will be challenges, setbacks, and moments when you question your decisions (and sanity!).  But here's what you have that younger entrepreneurs often don't: staying power.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">You've weathered difficult times before.  You've pushed through challenges in your career, relationships, and personal life.  You know that most worthwhile things take time and consistent effort.</p>
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<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">The online business world is full of 20-something gurus selling courses about lifestyles they've barely lived.  But there's a huge underserved market of people who want advice from someone who's actually lived a full life.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">People our age and older are looking for:</p>
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<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">Your perspective isn't a disadvantage - it's your unique selling point.</p>
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<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">I know what you're thinking. "Okay, you've convinced me that starting an online business after 40 makes sense. But where do I actually begin?"</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">The good news is you don't have to figure it all out alone.  After helping hundreds of women (and men) discover the exact same path I took to build my own successful online businesses, I know there's a <strong>proven route that works.</strong></p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">When I first started, I was overwhelmed by all the different options and conflicting advice online. What changed everything for me was finding the right training that broke it all down into simple, actionable steps.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">Whether you're interested in affiliate marketing, e-commerce, or creating digital products, the fundamentals are the same. And the best part? You can start with skills you already have and build from there.</p>
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<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">Listen, you could spend another year thinking about this, researching, and wondering 'what if.'  Or you could take the first step today, work hard for the next 4-6 months to start an online business and 2026 could look very different from 2025!</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">You don't need to have everything figured out.  You don't need to be perfect.  You just need to be willing to start and to trust a proven process.</p>
<p class="whitespace-normal break-words">The experience, wisdom, and perspective you've gained over the past 40+ years aren't just valuable - they're your <strong>competitive advantage</strong>.  The online business world needs more people like you: real, experienced, and ready to build something meaningful.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Don't Fall for these 3 'Building an Online Business' Myths! If the words 'funnel', 'SEO,' or 'automation' make you want to run for the hills — you’re not alone.I used to think building an online business meant learning a new language… or ten. But I can honestly say, you don’t need to be a tech [&#8230;]</p>
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	<p class="" data-start="426" data-end="611"><span style="font-size: 20px;">If</span> the words 'funnel', 'SEO,' or 'automation' make you want to run for the hills — you’re not alone.<br data-start="526" data-end="529" />I used to think building an online business meant learning a new language… or ten.</p>
<p class="" data-start="613" data-end="798">But I can honestly say, <strong data-start="635" data-end="722">you don’t need to be a tech genius to create a successful, freedom-driven business.</strong> You just need a simple proven system, a bit of guidance, a dash of confidence and the willingness to put some work in.</p>
<p class="" data-start="800" data-end="886">Let’s bust some myths and talk about how <em data-start="841" data-end="846">you</em> can get started — tech wobbles and all.</p>
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	<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">I'm Jennie, and these are the 2 biggest reasons I started my online business! <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2665.png" alt="♥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></span></p>
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	<h2 data-start="893" data-end="958"><strong data-start="897" data-end="958">Myth #1: “I need to be great with tech to succeed online”</strong></h2>
<p class="" data-start="960" data-end="976"><span style="font-size: 20px;">N</span>ope. You don’t.</p>
<p class="" data-start="978" data-end="1144">Most successful online business owners that I know (the busy parents, retirees, and labourers looking for a way out), started out just like you — clicking buttons nervously, Googling what 'DNS' means, and wondering if they'd ever figure it out and feel confident.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1146" data-end="1286">The difference?<br data-start="1161" data-end="1164" />Like me, they followed<span style="color: #0097b2;"> a step-by-step system</span> that taught them what they needed, <em data-start="1235" data-end="1241">when</em> they needed it — not everything all at once.</p>
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	<h2 data-start="1293" data-end="1352"><strong data-start="1297" data-end="1352">Myth #2: “It’s too late for me to learn this stuff”</strong></h2>
<p class="" data-start="1354" data-end="1381"><span style="font-size: 20px;">R</span>ight lovely, you’re 50 (or thereabouts I'm guessing) — not 150!</p>
<p class="" data-start="1383" data-end="1533">You're smart. You’re resourceful. And you’ve probably raised kids, managed a household, held down multiple jobs… that’s <em data-start="1503" data-end="1520">real-life skill</em> right there.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1535" data-end="1727">Learning online business tech isn’t about age — it’s about <span style="color: #0097b2;">mindset and method</span>.  There are SO many tools to make this stuff SUPER EASY, if you know where to find them!</p>
<p class="" data-start="1535" data-end="1727"><br data-start="1613" data-end="1616" />And guess what? When the tech is broken down clearly and simply, it becomes empowering instead of overwhelming.  I know Grandparents crushing this stuff - so don't tell me it's too late for you!</p>
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<p class="" data-start="2185" data-end="2401">I finally found a platform that taught me <span style="color: #0097b2;">how to build a real online business</span> — even though I’m not a “tech person.”<br data-start="2297" data-end="2300" />It simplified everything, from picking a business model that perfectly aligned with who I was, to setting up automations to getting traffic.</p>
<p class="" data-start="2403" data-end="2518">The best part?<br data-start="2417" data-end="2420" />I didn’t need to have <em>anything</em> figured out beforehand (literally, no ideas, no products to sell, no clue!) I just had to show up, <span style="color: #0097b2;">trust the proven system</span> and follow the steps to digital triumph!</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>How to Earn an (uncapped) Income Online in 2025 Why I Chose to Set Up an Online Business I'll never forget the call from my neighbour.  She’d just seen my little girl run out into the road, while the au-pair was on her phone.  I knew I couldn’t wait a day longer.  My time in [&#8230;]</p>
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	<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">I'll never forget the call from my neighbour.</span>  She’d just seen my little girl run out into the road, while the au-pair was on her phone.  I knew I couldn’t wait a day longer.  My time in the military was nearly over, but <strong>I vowed to always be the one holding my girls hands from then on.</strong>  And I never wanted, to ever again, have to ask a boss for time off to share in the milestones of their development. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I knew that I had to find a way to work from home and <strong><span style="color: #0097b2;">provide a better life for my family without sacrificing those precious moments</span></strong> with my girls.  What followed is a very long story of numerous failures at <span style="color: #800080;"><a style="color: #800080;" href="https://laptopmums.com/mlm-or-affiliate-marketing-whats-better/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLM businesses</a></span> and a coaching business that cost me more to run than I made!  I reached a meltdown as I felt trapped in a relentless cycle of daily chores and ‘work’ obligations.  I wouldn’t wish this on anyone, but I was determined to create my own success - maybe that's why you are here too?</span></p>
<p>Back then, I had no idea about earning an income online.  I reckon even if I did , I would have dismissed it as too techy.  In fact, it was really techy back then, but these days it all SO much easier for just about ANYBODY to learn and apply the skills given the right training (<em>and if you can cut &amp; paste, you're half way there!</em>).  This is my journey to<span style="color: #0000ff;"><a style="color: #0000ff;" href="https://modernwealthy.com/get-started?affid=jennieedmo&amp;oid=f1537411-8ccd-4746-b156-186516ad32b2&amp;uid=57cc3dd1-0712-41a0-b031-6ce336217965&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=hyperlink&amp;utm_campaign=living-online&amp;utm_term=intro" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <strong>learning the digital skills that have allowed me to make my living online</strong></a></span> and I'd love it to be yours too.</p>
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	<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The world has changed SO MUCH (<em>you might have noticed</em>?!!), and with it, the old assurances of traditional employment have dwindled.  <strong>Relying solely on one source of income these days is too risky</strong> and for most people it just isn’t enough to cover all their needs, let alone their desires.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I’d started to realise I could take my coaching business online, but having invested in numerous ‘shiny objects’ I realised there was so much more to it than many 'gurus' would have you know.  After failing to achieve any kind of success and being overwhelmed by the tech and the apparent need to ‘splash myself all over social media’ <strong>I was ready to give in ‘and get a proper job’</strong> (<em>my family could see my desperation and thought this would be best for me</em>).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The thing is,<strong> I just knew there must be a way to make it work</strong>.  It looked to me like there were far less ‘intelligent’ (<em>maybe harsh, but that’s what it seemed</em>) people making a lot of money online.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 18px;">Surely there was something I could do?</span></p>
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	<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Sometimes</span> it’s only when our backs are truly against the wall that we develop the grit needed to push forward.  I’d seen some ads for some free training that I’d figured were too good to be true, but what if I actually started watching some of these?  Ultimately, I dismissed many, they just didn’t feel right (<em>I’m a big believer in gut instinct</em>), but <strong><span style="color: #0097b2;">there was one training that stood out. </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>It was short and pulled no punches.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px; color: #0097b2;">In 12 minutes, I knew I was in the right place.</span></strong>  There was no promise of overnight success, of making millions in the first month or showing me how to be some kind of influencer.  It introduced a Mission Map that would allow me to chart a path that was unique to me, my values and my passions.</span></p>
<p>I learned that the secret was all about putting in some hard work 'up front', setting up automated systems, that then created income 24/7.</p>
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	<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">It</span> showed me how people that are earning an income online are leveraging digital assets and building systems that generate revenue round the clock.</strong>  It showed me how I could start a side hustle or set up a business that could earn me more than I ever had in the Royal Air Force (<em>which has now happened</em>!)</span></p>
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	<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I learned that with the right <strong>step-by-step guidance</strong>, but with no ideas, being rubbish at tech and with limited time, I could build a successful online business that I was truly passionate about.  And not only that, I’d be joining a community of likeminded souls around the world doing the same and supporting each other through the journey. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I knew it was time to push away from the wall, <strong><span style="color: #0097b2;">stop the pity party</span> </strong>and get to work.  I felt in my bones I had found the answer and I set about designing the fulfilling life I now have.  It's not been plain sailing, I've failed forward over and over, but I knew I wasn't going to stop until I had my own successful online business.  And <strong>along the way I’ve been able to be the mum I always wanted to be and that my girls needed.  I never missed a school play, a family assembly or a sports day.</strong></span></p>
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	<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://modernwealthy.com/get-started?affid=jennieedmo&amp;oid=f1537411-8ccd-4746-b156-186516ad32b2&amp;uid=57cc3dd1-0712-41a0-b031-6ce336217965&amp;utm_content=successful-online-biz-12-min-intro-text">After that 12 min intro,</a> I invested in the business building course that covered EVERY type of online business.  I’m still following my ‘mission map’ to create multiple income streams for long term security.  Full disclosure, this is my journey and I’m still in the trenches building some of these, but having discovered <span style="color: #993366;"><a style="color: #993366;" href="https://laptopmums.com/ultimate-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Affiliate Marketing</a></span> early on, and starting there, I have a regular online income while I ‘play’ with other revenue streams!</span></p>
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</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">I’ve used the training to build an Etsy store for my health and fitness businesses.  Leveraging the power of digital assets, <strong>drop shipping</strong> and <strong>Print on Demand</strong> technology so I don’t have to keep or send any products myself.  </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What passions might you be able to create a store out of?  </span></p>
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</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">I’m turning my old coaching business into online courses.  I’m loving creating the content that I know has the power to help people lead healthier, stronger lives.  And through the education and coaching I invested in, I know how to properly and effectively market myself this time round! </span></p>
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</b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Using the numerous skills I have acquired while going through the education I invested in, I now have <span style="color: #800080;"><a style="color: #800080;" href="https://laptopmums.com/how-to-become-a-copywriter-why-you-should-learn-this-multi-trillion-skill/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">‘in demand’</a></span> online skills that I’ve used to generate occasional freelance income.  </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">I never believed I could learn so much Tech stuff at my age, let alone use it to generate income!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><b></b><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="color: #0097b2;">This is where it all started for me.</span>  This largely passive income stream was crucial, as it brought in money even when I was busy with family commitments.  I wanted to get going quickly without having to create my own products.  It’s where many new online ‘entrepreneurs’ cut their teeth.  Many actually stay here, because when you know how to market ‘high ticket’ products that offer thousands in commission, why not?!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">I NEVER imagined I’d be an author, but leveraging the power of AI, the ‘e-commerce’ training and Amazon’s Print on Demand service, I’ve just brought out my second ‘low content’ book!  </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><b></b><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lastly, with the help of the coaches, I’m working on 2 new monthly subscription services, based around my healthy, happy habits coaching and nutrition content.  </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This will provide a steady, predictable income and give me the satisfaction of curating products that really spark joy in me.</span></p>
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	<h2><span style="color: #0097b2;"><b>Is this ‘online life’ for you? </b></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">If</span> you're feeling stuck and overwhelmed, creating an online business (or businesses!) might be your way out, even if right now, you have absolutely NO IDEAS of your own.  Just imagine creating a successful online business that not only brings in extra income but also brings you joy and fulfillment.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Start small</strong>; just by adding one online side hustle, <strong><span style="color: #0097b2;">generating about £27.40 daily, you could add approximately £10,000 to your annual income</span></strong>.  This boost might be all you need to ease your financial strain and give you the security and the freedom to make awesome choices for your family.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You’ve probably seen loads of stuff about working online and wondered if the courses on offer are legit or even useful.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A lot of it isn’t, much of it will only get you part way through.</span></p>
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	<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The thing is, there’s some good stuff out there too. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> I’m not going to diss any other programmes and courses out there (<em>like most people do</em>).   Lots of people are having success from many other education providers.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, what I know from my personal experience and from the feedback from SO MANY of our new members, is that the courses and coaching we invested in after watching this intro video is definitely the best and most comprehensive we have encountered. </span></p>
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	<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you do decide to jump into the step-by-step ‘Mission Map’ business builder, you'll discover exactly the right route for you, not just a 'cookie cutter' course that leaves you confused and unsupported.</span></p>
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	<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 18px;">So, are you ready for a helluva ride? </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 18px;">It’s over to you - is a new life in 2025 worth a 12 minute look see’?</span></p>
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<p><em><span style="font-size: 14px;">PS. If you do decide ultimately to check out any of the courses, you'll get to see much more of me.  I'm not someone who lures you in, then disappears. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2665.png" alt="♥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: 14px;">PPS.  Another disclosure moment - this video isn't the exact video I watched.  It has been re-recorded recently, equally as powerful though!</span></em></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>How an Injured PT learned the Ultimate &#8216;Work From Home&#8217; Secret! My back first ‘went’ in 2013.&#160; That’s when my fitness business started heading downhill. As a Personal Trainer and bootcamp instructor, I used to carry out some work from home, but it was very much &#8216;trading my time for money&#8217; when clients came to [&#8230;]</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bcb87109ad3ec83657388a33120cd9ee" style="color:#0097b2"><strong>How an Injured PT learned the Ultimate &#8216;Work From Home&#8217; Secret! </strong></h2>



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<p><strong>My back first ‘went’ in 2013.&nbsp; That’s when my fitness business started heading downhill.</strong>  As a Personal Trainer and bootcamp instructor, I used to carry out some work from home, but it was very much &#8216;trading my time for money&#8217; when clients came to train with me. <strong>I&#8217;m going to open your eyes </strong>to a whole new work from home idea called Affiliate Marketing. It helped me transform my life, and finally pulled me out of the pain filled, mental health hole that I fell into for a few years.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c08d3d3de7df4251c69c6868bc0f5957" style="color:#0097b2">Imposter Syndrome &amp; Online Training</h2>



<p>It was during the years that I was somewhat &#8216;lost&#8217; that I first discovered the idea of taking my fitness business online. <strong>I loved the idea of working online</strong> as we then began a chaotic 4 year period where we moved house 4 times!  The thought that I could take my fitness business online and work remotely with clients was a revelation (and this was before the Pandemic).&nbsp; The programme I initially invested in showed me everything I needed to be an online PT.&nbsp; It was brilliant and I loved to learn these new online skills.</p>



<p>The trouble is though, <strong>I no longer felt like a good coach</strong>; how could I train others when I was still in pain physically and mentally.  To be fair, I developed a bunch of programmes and had some success delivering them, and even though I got great results for my clients and received lovely testimonials, <strong>the imposter syndrome was real!</strong>  And by now, we were fully renovating our new property – a listed building.</p>



<p>Just as we embarked on our renovations, I came across a great course about setting up an online business I loved, that <strong>didn’t require me to have any of my own products or courses</strong> (or splash myself all over social media!) I’d actually seen a similar one the year before and dismissed it, but this time, something drew me in, it looked genuinely possible.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11bba63eaac6cc47577773f53803f5e9" style="color:#0097b2">Learning how to Work from Home as an Affiliate Marketer</h2>



<p>Despite being a sucker for a shiny object, I was still <strong>hugely sceptical</strong> of a potential scam. &nbsp;I also had some fear about my technical abilities, <strong>could someone my age actually set up an online business?&nbsp;</strong> Would I need to be splashing myself all over Social Media?  (Turns out, not all all!) The course was such great value and refundable though, so it seemed like a no-brainer to at least check out what was possible online, so I could make an informed choice.&nbsp; </p>



<p class="has-ast-global-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e94b69663f2a8bc3b7e91a9ef9e8138e"><strong>The training was superb</strong> and after engaging with some coaches and the community I could see it was completely legit.&nbsp; It wasn’t long before I went ‘all in’ to set up an affiliate marketing business and to use the education to re-energise my fitness business. </p>



<p class="has-ast-global-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8236416606bb7260c573eca6eeb631ec"><strong>Full disclosure &#8211; my partner wasn’t happy</strong> with my investment, he thought it was another one of my &#8216;shiny objects&#8217; and that I&#8217;d never see a return on my investment.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-47a4f7bffebed92f32fd44e5ed7e570c" style="color:#0097b2">Too many rabbits&#8230;&#8230;</h3>



<p>I guess he knew me well, because despite having all the support and training at my fingertips, <strong>I just couldn’t make it work.</strong>&nbsp; The thing is, I was doing all the project management on our home as well as being chief decorator.&nbsp; As we were renovating, we were living in a tiny flat and I was driving 45 mins each way to the girl’s schools, so I was chief taxi driver.  I was also working free for a friend who let me use some of her office space, and I was also working to build my online fitness business, whilst also thinking I could set up an affiliate marketing business (I&#8217;d chosen the <strong><a href="https://laptopmums.com/mlm-or-affiliate-marketing-whats-better/" title="Affiliate Marketing: Why it Triumphs over Multi-Level Marketing.">Affiliate Marketing</a></strong> route, as this was the quickest and easiest way to start earning a good income). <strong>Talk about trying to catch multiple rabbits!!</strong></p>



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<p>Mentally and physically I wasn’t in a great place, but the chase continued.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-70a604a84867c0704ca2454fd5aba235" style="color:#0097b2"><strong>And, of course, I continued to fail!</strong></h3>



<p>We finally moved in, but having run out of funds and unable to complete a number of jobs in the house, it wasn’t the celebration we’d hoped for.&nbsp; We had no kitchen, no garden and no carpets!&nbsp; <strong>Then the pandemic hit.&nbsp;</strong> I was getting a little traction as on online coach (using the new training I’d invested in), but now every PT in the world jumped online and most of them were doing stuff for free!&nbsp; So I continued to flounder around with both my online businesses, whilst doing all my ‘mum’ stuff (and some additional family stuff, I’m not going to go into) so <strong>still those rabbits were frolicking free in the fields, waving their fingers at me!</strong></p>



<p><strong>My mental health was taking a battering, I was drinking too much, I’d lost any enthusiasm for training as most things just hurt, and all this time I hadn’t appreciated the chaos menopause was having until hot flushes and night sweats left me truly wrecked</strong><em> (that&#8217;s a whole other story!!)</em></p>



<p>In all of this, I continued to subscribe to the incredible community of online entrepreneurs and coaching &amp; training resources I had access to, as <strong>I just knew I was in the right place</strong>.  I could see the success others were having in their &#8216;work from home jobs&#8217; and knew I could do it too, somehow.&nbsp; <strong>And then, my back ‘went’ again.</strong> This time, the pain was so bad I ended up horizontal for 9 weeks.&nbsp; I was in excruciating pain.&nbsp; I couldn’t sit, I could barely stand, my left leg felt like it was on fire.&nbsp; The only slight relief came from lying on my side.&nbsp;</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-83f1f436e313ebb086e856396025eef3" style="color:#0097b2">That’s when I finally decided to &#8216;park&#8217; my fitness business for a while.</h3>



<p>I used those 9 weeks to get stuck into the training I had invested in and really learn how to be a successful <strong>Affiliate Marketer.</strong></p>



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<p><strong>Lying on my side,</strong> I joined the group calls.</p>



<p><strong>Lying on my side</strong>, I had my 1-2-1 calls with some incredible coaches.</p>



<p><strong>Lying on my side</strong>, I wrote a blog post.</p>



<p><strong>Lying on my side</strong>, I set up a Google Ad to that blog post.</p>



<p>7 days after setting up that ad, whilst I was open water swimming (having had 2 spinal block injections) I made my first sale through affiliate marketing.</p>



<p>6 months later I had <strong>my first ever 5 figure month</strong> – with just that same single blog post.</p>



<p class="utm-tracking">I’ve spent years chasing 2 ‘business’ rabbits, but having been forced to focus on just the one, I can now proudly say I’m a successful (high ticket) <a href="https://laptopmums.com/how-to-start-affiliate-marketing-your-first-7-essential-steps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="How to Start Affiliate Marketing – Your First 7 Essential Steps">affiliate marketer</a>! <em>(you can see some of my high ticket commissions in the screenshot below)</em>.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e559f1e17f66ba9bac474ef92214fc72" style="color:#0097b2">No more trading time for money.</h3>



<p><strong>I have income being generated 24/7</strong> through the systems I have in place, and I now have the time to focus some attention back to my fitness business.&nbsp; Having now learnt how to effectively and successfully work from home, I’m not trading time for money with coaching any more.  Much as I’ve loved it, I’m loving the freedom that working online brings me, more! &nbsp;I have digital health and fitness resources (including some on menopause!) that having created once, will generate a passive income using the digital marketing skills I have learned through the training.</p>



<p>I can finally pay off the loan I took out when I decided to invest in myself.<br>I bought some new carpets!!</p>



<p>And we are sticking with our second-hand kitchen a while longer, because <strong>I’m taking the family on a cruise this year!</strong></p>



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<p class="has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-42b5784f72ccd48b0fe4d39d49e3ec0a" style="color:#0097b2">** <strong>Spoiler alert</strong>…don’t get p*ssed off if you are offered the foundational course when you check out the intro course.&nbsp; The intro course is to show you all the possible routes to online success (and hopefully prove to you that this is a real opportunity), <strong>the foundation course </strong>is the actual step-by-step blueprint that will get your online business up and running (Either Affiliate Marketing, or e-commerce, or coaching or anything you choose to do!) </p>



<p class="has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1fc66c48925fa48cc06b11228968909c" style="color:#0097b2">Why wouldn&#8217;t you be offered this amazing course &#8211; it&#8217;s the perfect next step if you are actually serious about getting started.</p>



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<p class="has-ast-global-color-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-da822f4b3d72a38a3d9fc80f329d0d36">**<strong>Reality check </strong>&#8211; This is not a get rich quick scheme.&nbsp; If you want to learn how to work from home and earn £10k a month (or even a £1K side-hustle) doing something you currently don’t know how to, you must expect to invest in the education, the systems and the support to run your new business.&nbsp;<br><br>Get stuck into the intro course, then you can decide if this life is for you (you can even get a refund if you don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s been of value!)</p>



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