What are the advantages of becoming an affiliate?

Perhaps the first thing that comes into your mind when decided to become an affiliate is earning some extra money, but there are more advantages than that when you sign up as an affiliate. Becoming an affiliate is probably a lot easier than you think.

This blog is directed to those thinking about becoming an affiliate but haven’t decided just yet if it’s right for them.  I set out some of the key benefits of affiliation. Affiliate agreements vary business to business and as a precursor and a disclaimer in addition to this information I would suggest you do your own additional research and read any agreement carefully before signing.

Joining an affiliate program is usually free and can be done quickly and easily through a quick online registration process. Businesses will usually ask you to agree to their terms and conditions to sell their products on their behalf through an Affiliate Agreement.

 You’re the boss

Perhaps one of the most significant benefits of being an affiliate is being your own boss and you can benefit from setting your own marketing goals and income targets. As an affiliate you decide how much time to invest in your affiliate marketing and dictate how much money you earn from it as a result.

Limited interaction

Another advantage is that affiliates don’t handle customers or complaints as everything from the point of sale is handled by the merchants. This means once a sale is made your job is done.

Infrastructure outsourced

You don’t have to worry about stock control, order processing or admin, as the infrastructure and processes will already be in place.  The business should also have a procedure in place for you to record your sales.

Flexibility

Affiliate selling doesn’t require you to leave your existing job making it an ideal pursuit to top up your primary income. In fact most affiliates are able to operate and create sales effectively as a part time activity.

One of the key benefits for sure must be the ability to work at your own pace and time. Being an affiliate allows that level of freedom to dictate when and where you will work. There are few other income streams that allow that.

Waahelay operates a worldwide affiliate program. You can find more details here 

If you do decide to become an affiliate, I wish you every success.

Coming up in our next blog…

Seriously thought about affiliating yourself with a business?  Then there will be several questions that you will be asking – such as what kind of business suits me? Can I sell? How much sales commission will I be paid? How will I and do I need to set out a marketing plan? What area/s will I physically cover, or Internet tools will I need to succeed? Those questions are answered in pt2 of this blog “What should I consider when being an affiliate?”

Spoiler: Q. Can I sell? A. Everybody can sell. I will explain why in the next blog.

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