You will make commission from affiliate programs, but don't simply paste banners on your site - you need to include these products (whether it be cameras, software, courses, books, magazine subscriptions etc.) in context of your site. Do editorials on various products and services - that way people will already be interested in product before they click on links.

Yes, you will likely spend some money promoting your site, but you can certainly do it on a budget. There are numerous free ways to promote your site. Just think of money you save in gas, postage, paper and time by having an online business. The time alone is worth it!

Most business owners started some where and most likely they observed other successful business owners to figure out how they started. Like old say goes "don't reinvent wheel". The key is for new business owners to do their homework. Yes I said homework. There is work involved in starting, maintaining and continuing a successful business. Think about it. If it were easy everyone would be doing it.

Having your own business can be one of most rewarding aspects of your life. You get freedom to your own boss. But with that you are responsible for failure and success of business. There in no one to blame but yourself.

So next time some one tells you they want to start their own business. Do what I do. Tell them that talking talk gets you no where. So have to walk walk and your success is all up to you.