Do you want to create a passive income? Are you bewildered by all educational Marketing products out there? Are you on a low budget or trying to escape from a huge debt load?

Well, I answered a big "Yes!" to all above, especially, last one

My job sucks. I can barely make ends meet and I have some medical problems which make a "normal" working lifestyle very difficult.

That's why I become an Affiliate. I refer people to a merchant's site and make a decent commission. I run ads on Google linked to product.

It is a really easy way to make money but there is a learning curve involved. Without a solid understanding of Internet marketing, pay-per-clicks and affiliate programs you could waste a lot of money. I did. At first. But, then I discovered a way to get a free education. You can do it, too.

Five Simple Steps to Valuable free Information

1. Search net for marketing products in areas you are interested in ie: Affiliate programs, Search Engine optimization, Keywords, website building etc.

2.Find sign-up for their free newsletter or ezine. All Marketing Pros have them (but you might have to allow popups on some sites)

3. Sign up for ezine or join affiliate programs.

4. Repeat process.

5. Check your inbox.

For those of you with marketing communications anxiety, here’s a step-by-step guide to follow to create a plan.

1.Begin with basics. Marketing communications involves what you say about your business (message) and who you say it to (audience). Start your plan with this information.

2.Solidify your identity. Define your logo and colors and use them consistently. Make sure they’re on your signage, business cards, web site – anywhere you’re seen by your audience. Invest in a professionally-produced logo. It will reflect positively on your entire operation.