The main problem we face in my country with online business!
Today, I invited a friend to my home to talk about ways to earn money online. Of course, our discussion centered around Affiliate Marketing and the fabulous WA platform.
My guy was baffled and completely blown away by the training and the tools offered for $49/m.
I just published an article (2000+ words) about WA's Affiliate program. We took off about 1 hour to talk about it and he fell completely to the charm of the program. But one question completely killed his motivation.
How does he withdraw his commissions?
That's the main problem we face here in Cameroon with Internet Marketing. Paypal being the main processor and probably the most widely used, my friend got really embarrassed to learn from me that Paypal doesn't send money to our local banks.
We use Paypal to send money out of Cameroon. But we can't receive payments. So that makes it a half-baked solution. While we hope for a complete solution from the giant payment, we still approach online business with mixed feelings.
How do I function?
I'm fortunate to know someone in USA who gives me access to her Paypal account. I have my commissions sent to that account . While this looks like a solution, there is still a big headache having the money finally sent to me in Cameroon.
But I'm not hopeless
I have seen quite some impressive results online. So despite the payment difficulties, I'm confident one day we will have a final solution. So I won't wait till then. I will keep builing my online business.
We are looking for a solution so my friend can join us with confidence as well.
Despite these hindrances, let's keep giving
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many people think that the Internet has created a quality and unfortunately, it hasn't. Cameron is not the only place that this problem exists. You are fortunate to be able to put a plan B in place because many people can't
Yes folks in Nigeria can't even join the WA starter plan. Theirs is mainly due to fraud.
A lot still has to be done in most developing countries
sadly it's not just Africa are either. A lot of it is to do with local government policies rather than wealthy affiliate policies
My friend enstinemuki has mentioned Cameroun, the situation is not different from other countries in Africa. The following response may help "could not get it done...the last response from them was that beginners set up was not available in my country unless the advance which required the money payment, plus the purchase of a domain"
" The reviews excited me to get on as it will advance my AIM Global business... "
"Still on my mind"
His country is Ghana , and indication is that wealthy affiliate's free getting started platform is not available. That he can start as a premium member bla bla bla.
I am confused, regardless of the payment challenge raised by enstinemuki, are there real difficulty reaching out to potential affiliates in countries such as Ghana? What is the policy of WA in this regard. Part of my net is in that sea.
hi Keh,
Nigerians too can get the free plan due to fraud as Kyle explained to me. I have a huge following there but unfortunately, the reputation is not good and I think that's why most of these African countries are being excluded from a lot of opportunities
Thanks for sharing your trial and tribulations. I honestly never even thought anyone was having problems. I really hope someone helps you find a solution.
Hmm. That is an issue that we folks in North America tend to take for granted. I do understand the frustration. I lived in China for 2 years as well as Belize for one year. Getting funds was a challenge. Getting on the internet at all was often a challenge! I do hope a remedy to this issue can be found. Thanks for sharing and bringing this to all of our attention.
Hi Robert, if Paypal could only allow us receive payment, that will solve a whole lot of problems
Paypal is not the only way WA pays it's affiliates. I think they also pays by check but you have to reach a certain amount. Please ask again.
Ok thanks. I will take a closer look.
Even at that, I think our financial system is on the list of the worst. A check in USD will certainly take you through some thin bottlenecks
Thank you for sharing your situation! How many blessings we Americans take for granted--that is what is really embarrassing, not your circumstances.
I'm so glad you are forging ahead. I know it will pay off for you, in every way.
~Kathleen
Hey Kathleen,
Yes I'm positive about what tomorrow holds. My tag line generally is "There are better days ahead. Let's keep giving"
Geez -- thought banking was global? ... I'm surprised to hear about the lack of 'reciprocity' -- just wondering of how many other countries are experiencing this same thing? ... uhmm-m? ... (puzzling) maybe research this? ... thanks kindly for posting today & sharing ... keep well, cheerio... :)
You know most of these online businesses only pay commissions to Paypal. And paypal doesn't send money this way. That's why
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Enstine perhaps you can create a blog discussing this subject not only in your country and others so those that it affects have a positive voice - with enough voices change will have to be made. 'Power of the People' my friend.
That's right Fleura. But as you know most of the problems are beyond the reach of WA and many other IM platforms. Our societies are eaten up by worms of corruption and selfishness.
What do you think the blog generally should look like ?
I hear you. A place that looks welcoming and for one purpose only - to collect those seeking the same solution. So they can comment and perhaps join a mailing list to demonstrate their support of the cause.
Payments to your local banks via PayPal. Paypal are also a very large organisation and I'm sure they would support this change too.
Banks here, I know I'm in Australia and therefore different, however, banks here have been telling us for years that although money transfers locally instantly banks still hold on to funds. In this very month, they are finally giving us instant access to our own funds! After years of people requesting it.
Yeah I see your idea. Looks like something that can trigger mass reaction. I need to put on my thinking cap
You're the man for the job!