Well, perhaps you should begin to change your thinking. For years and years, before the internet changed the way we do business, there was a school of thought that in order to achieve success in a home-based business you needed to find and promote just the right product or service that would bring financial security.

There are, of course, people today who are VERY successful in their own home-based businesses doing just that, but it's also possible to achieve a legitimate, long-term income by developing income from several different sources. The concept of multiple income sources is not new; many people have been doing it for years. After all, how many people do you know who have more than one job? I know plenty!

The very same concept can be applied to your own business. Instead of promoting one opportunity, affiliate program, or product, why not a group of them? You don't want to try and be a jack-of-all-trades, but with the very large number of affiliate programs as well as other income opportunities that abound online today, why not select a few complimentary programs and promote them with the many marketing options available.

It's possible, with some creativity and a good deal of organization, to develop multiple income streams. Here are a few ideas for you:

• Promote a group of affiliate programs targeted to a specific audience
  
  
• Develop another income stream from a few of the successful pay-to-surf and other similar programs
  
  
• Use your skills to freelance for various companies, both online and off, that may need some part-time help (you can find a number of these positions through the various databases online)
  
  
• Produce a newsletter and begin selling advertising space in it when you reach a subscriber base of 1000 or greater
  
  
• Develop your own product or service and offer it via a newsletter and/or website

With some ingenuity and careful research, you should be able to design a program that will fit your needs, interest and lifestyle. Each option you employ will add a bit more to your income, and believe me, it can add up quickly! Not only that, experiencing success with one or two programs will provide the encouragement that will keep you focused on your efforts. Consistent promotion is the key, and nothing breeds success LIKE success!