Do you take advantage of joint ventures? If not, you're leaving a very powerful tool on table.

Joint ventures are partnerships formed for purpose of mutual benefit of all parties involved. Joint venture marketing can involve advertising but not *only* that. It isn't just barter, it's much more than quid pro quo.

Joint venture marketing is sharing ideas, innovation and complimentary resources and products.

Joint venture marketing isn't confined only to network marketing... (though for network and multi-level marketing to be legitimate, concept of 'joint venture' must be central or someone in partnership isn't pulling their weight.) Joint venture is all about creating opportunity and success. It is mutual support. A joint venture is greater than sum of it's parts... which is what makes it such a powerful tool.

A business may struggle to succeed not because of what it does well... struggle might be a result of what it lacks.

For instance, Charlotte Advertser may excel at getting word out about her product or service, but she might have trouble managing customer relationships. In this example, Charlotte's business might have a long string of one-time sales -- but no repeat customers to get her business established.

Charlotte must immediately either learn CRM (Customer Relationship Management) or find someone like Chuck Followup who's advertising skills aren't on par of Charlotte's; but who is awesome at creating lasting bonds with an existing customer. Another plus for such a possible partnership between two businesses would be if their businesses compliment each other.

That's one example of how a joint venture opportunity might present itself. The possiblities are infinite.. limited only by your imagination and creativity.

"A Jedi's strength flow from force."

- Where does your strength come from?

Yoda is saying there's a force, a spiritual power, deep within us that if tapped into will give us strength to tackle any situation that comes along. He knows that we are part of a larger force that's connected to universe. We don't have to rely on our own physical and mental abilities only.

Sometimes there's nothing like having an extra source of strength to guide us when we feel we can't move one step further towards our goal. This inner force is what can help push us over top and on to victory.

"A Jedi must have deepest commitment, most serious mind."

- How committed are you to your goals?

You've signed up for several good (legitimate) affiliate programs but you're frustrated. It's been two months and you haven't made any money yet.

So, what do you do? You abandon them and look for something more lucrative.

While you jump from program to program, have you ever thought about why you weren't successful with last one? Why are others making money with programs you've abandoned?

Yoda knows that we must make a serious commitment to our goals (in this case: making money with an affiliate program) and stick to it.

By giving up too soon and not commiting yourself to success, you ensure your own failure.

"Size matters not."

- Don't be afraid of starting out small

Yoda is physically very small, yet his inner strength and wisdom is enormous. When Yoda calls on force you can imagine how much energy must be going through that small body. Yet, he is able to control it and make it work *for* him.

Size doesn't matter when you've got hidden force of intelligence, agility, enthusiasm, and determination on your side.

So don't worry about starting out small with few resources. That will not determine your success. Your belief in yourself will.