If you're not sure whether you want to get into affililate marketing, here's seven reasons it might be a good idea:

1. Low Cost/Low Risk

Affiliate marketing isn't a business you must dive into head-first. It's possible to test the waters without spending a penny on the business.

2. No Inventories Required

You're only an advertiser in the affiliate marketing world. This means you get the benefit of a business (profits) without the headaches of dealing with inventory issues.

3. No Customer Support Required

Like inventory, customer support is another issue a business owner must deal with. Once again, as an advertiser, you're not responsible for this. You can concentrate on getting new customers rather than trying "put out fires" with existing ones.

4. Unlimited income

As an affiliate, nobody sets a cap on your earnings. The more you customers you produce, the more you get paid - It's capitalism in it's best sense.

5. Global Market

You income isn't dependent on good economic conditions in any given location. Your entire state or even country can be out of work, and you can still make a good living from customers in places that are doing well, economically.

6. Your Business is Open 24/7

This is what people mean when they hype "make money while you sleep". What you're actually doing is setting up a system that works whether you're watching it or not. This gives you the freedom to do other things without losing your income.

7. You Can Work the Hours You Want

You are your own boss and, with an internet connection, you can work wherever you want. If making money while working at home, sitting in your favorite sidewalk cafe, or in your beachfront condo sounds like a good lifestyle, you might want to take a good, hard look at affiliate marketing.