Turnkey Business Myths, Misconceptions and Fallacies

If there's ever a topic in adult business that's misunderstood, it's turnkey websites. The stories that I hear are almost amusing at times, they range from horror to flat out deceptive. Just as any other industry from medical to construction, there are people out there that wish to deceive or take advantage of individuals. But this shouldn't reflect on the industry as a whole, well it may end up doing so but for those of us with some common sense we should be able to differentiate between fact and fiction. With adult business the issue becomes even more exasperated since we're mixing an already controversial industry with a highly misunderstood business concept. It's a recipe for misunderstanding, myths and fallacies. I most definitely will not clear the air on turnkey websites in this post but I hope it will provide some perspective to my readers.

Here are some of the major concerns that I've come across regarding turnkey systems over the many years that I've been using them.

1. Will I start making money right away?

This is utter nonsense. It disturbing how many people believe that a system can provide them with instant monetary return. Seriously, think about it for a second, why on earth would someone sell you a system that makes more than what they're charging you for it? When you purchase an existing adult business, you're usually paying more for that business than it makes in a single year, sometimes even 4-fold or more. Why? Because you're making an investment into a business which you feel will pay you back much more over a longer period of time. The concept remains similar when purchasing an adult turnkey solution; you need to understand that your input will be higher in the beginning and that you're creating a business to provide you with future monetary return, not instant return. Plain and simple, you will NOT make money right away. You need to come to terms with this before you jump into any business.

2. Are these adult businesses fully automated?

Again, the answer to this is no. There isn't a single adult business that is 100% automated. No matter which industry you're in or the type of business you operate, whether it be adwords related, commission-based or dropship oriented, it requires human intervention throughout its normal course of operation. Anyone that claims that you can own a business on autopilot is attempting to deceive you and you should move along. This point also ties into the previous section above; if someone is attempting to sell you a business they claim to be fully automated and it costs less than what they claim the business makes, it should be easy to determine that it isn't a real opportunity. Let common sense prevail over deception tactics and false promises. If it's too good to be true, it probably is. Learn to treat even adult turnkey businesses like any other business and you'll be making a much more clear decision. These businesses are designed to reduce your involvement in technically complex operations and to lower your operating costs. That's it, nothing more!

3. Why don't I have any visitors to my adult turnkey websites?

Did you do any marketing? Another common misconception among buyers of turnkey adult websites is that they'll magically transport visitors to your business and you'll gain popularity overnight. This is horribly off and completely false. Just as any other business, expect to do a lot of marketing to gain visibility and visitors. If you don't do this part, you won't get any visitors and you'll feel ripped off. It's important to remember that running a business is not for everyone. The tone of this article may seem a bit harsh but it's intended to wake up and put the common sense back into business decision making. If you're an underachieving individual (and I mean this with respect) or one that has no aspiration to work harder or use their leisure time for work, then operating your own adult business is not for you. Running a business requires an immense amount of time and dedication. You'll constantly need to learn, promote and operate your websites, no exceptions! You also need to be able to deal with stress. Over the course of your operation, things won't always work out and you need to be able to persevere over these temporary obstacles and have faith in your ability to overcome them.

4. No experience necessary

Another myth and common misconception about turnkey adult websites is that anyone can run one. While these websites are designed to be less complex through management of your technical assets, you still need some business experience to be successful. You don't need to be fit to be the CEO of a multinational firm but you should have a basic adult business understanding and some internet marketing experience. If you don't have either, save up a little bit of money and spend it on a local college course. You'll be surprised how much information you can gain from a single day course or seminar! I've been through numerous myself and some have been helpful on the spot while others provided that spark that I needed to point my research and self-assisted learning in the right direction. If you think it'll help and the costs are reasonable, go for it before you jump into any turnkey adult websites! Experience is a must if you wish to be successful. You don't have to have it all before you start but you should be confident in your ability to learn as you move along.

So there you have it. Some of the most common myths, misunderstandings and misinformation about turnkey adult websites dispelled. The main point that I wish for you to take out of this article is to use a little common sense. If you develop the ability to stay away from the false by keeping the points above in mind, you'll be better able to make a sound business decision. Adult turnkey or not turnkey, it doesn't matter if you don't use a little common sense.

Generating a Side-Income with Turnkey Websites

Most of us have probably thought one or twice about starting our own adult business but then put the idea to rest after considering the risks and costs associated with doing so. Leaving your existing employment and putting those that depend on you at risk to chase a dream sometimes isn't the most appealing idea. The costs and risks associated with beginning a business are simply unacceptable for most of us and this is largely the reason why we usually dismiss the idea. It doesn't mean you don't want to do it, you just can't find the appropriate means for doing so. I fell into this category myself, I wanted my own adult business and I wanted to work for it but I just couldn't take the risk; that is until I discovered turnkey businesses.

I've spent a good portion of the last four to five years dedicated to turnkey solutions which allow people like myself the opportunity to run an adult business without having to leave their existing income sources. I'm speaking specifically about turnkey websites. A good service provider will include everything that you need to get started including a professionally designed e-commerce adult website, automated content updates with fully managed software, web hosting and security. It's literally a part-time business in a box which is ready-to-go when you open it up. Because an adult turnkey system provides a great deal of automation, you won't have to manage any of your technical assets which allows you to focus on marketing and promoting your business in your spare time without leaving your day-job.

So what exactly is a turnkey business and how do you get started with one? A turnkey business is usually web-based and provides a considerable amount of automation. Turnkey websites are designed to reduce the amount of time you spend on technical tasks through automation and outsourcing. When you obtain a business from a turnkey provider, they'll manage all of your hardware, software, data updates and security so that you can focus on actually running your business. They're also designed to be cost effective which makes these solutions are ideal for individuals looking to try their hand at business without a great deal of investment and those looking to generate part-time income through a side-business.



Just like any mainstream option, turnkey adult websites come in two different business models; namely dropship and affiliate websites. The type of business that you select will depend on your skill set, how much involvement you want with your customers and the types of products that you wish to promote. With a dropship business you'll be promoting tangible items such as adult toys and erotic lingerie. The dropship model mimics a retail business which means you'll manage your own customer base and communications and you'll be selling real goods. The big benefit here is that you won't actually have to stock any items and you won't have to ship any orders. The dropship model is ideal for anyone with retail experience looking to begin an adult business based on tangible items.

Your other option is an affiliate business which promotes content and services from 3rd party vendors. While it is possible to promote tangible items with affiliate websites, in the adult industry you're likely to be promoting content such as pornography, live adult webcams or other adult services and content. With the affiliate model you won't ever have to deal with any customers and you won't have to provide access to any products, content or services. This is entirely managed for you by your affiliate program owners and your turnkey adult websites. Your goal with an affiliate business is to generate as much interested traffic to your websites as possible in return for a generous commission whenever one of your visitors converts into a paying customer.

No matter which business you decide to go with, the most important thing is to pick something that genuinely interests you. You'll find it a lot easier to get yourself interested in your day-to-day operations of your websites if it's on a topic that you can relate to. Just as any other business, even turnkey adult websites require time and effort. You should be prepared to spend your spare time working on your business if you want to be successful. And finally, spend a little time researching turnkey business providers. You want to select a quality provider that includes everything that you need and a stable platform for you to build your business on.