Help! Can I Join An Affiliate Program If I'm Under 18?

Peter Nguyen · 08-25-2008, 09:04 AM

Hi fellow warriors,
I am 15 years old (believe it or not). This is my first time here at the Warrior Forum. A friend of mine who referred me here suggest that I start off with affiliate marketing, the "Conduit Method" in particular.

I have a simple question. What would happen if I joined an affiliate program?
Most of them state that affiliates must be 18. What can I do?

Thanks in advance

Peter Nguyen

lakshaybehl · 08-25-2008, 09:09 AM

Well... good luck as you are starting early.... I started way back in 2005 when I was 16!

And yes affiliate marketing is the way to go about it!

Have a Clickbank account in the name of your elder brother or sister or father or mother or someone in your immediate family and you are good to go!

They will get the checks, but its your moNey, right?>

Peter Nguyen · 08-25-2008, 09:16 AM

Wow such a quick reply! I'm loving this forum already!

Thank you.

lakshaybehl · 08-25-2008, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Nguyen

Wow such a quick reply! I'm loving this forum already!

Thank you.

Peter, this is just the beginning!

Peter Nguyen · 08-25-2008, 09:25 AM

I have 1 more question
What does this mean?

Taken from the
FAQ ON Market Health Frequently Asked Questions

"Why do I have to enter my Social Security or Tax ID # to sign up?

You are required to enter a Federal Tax ID or Social Security Number upon registration. Market Health Partners Program will register a 1099 for all U.S. domestic entities or a 1042-s for all foreign entities to whom we issue combined yearly payments of $600.00 or more."

EDIT: Also I'm from Australia, so I won't have a tax id or ssn what would this mean for me?

Peter Nguyen

Scott Burton · 08-25-2008, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Nguyen

I have 1 more question
What does this mean?

Taken from the
FAQ ON Market Health Frequently Asked Questions

"Why do I have to enter my Social Security or Tax ID # to sign up?

You are required to enter a Federal Tax ID or Social Security Number upon registration. Market Health Partners Program will register a 1099 for all U.S. domestic entities or a 1042-s for all foreign entities to whom we issue combined yearly payments of $600.00 or more."

EDIT: Also I'm from Australia, so I won't have a tax id or ssn what would this mean for me?

Peter Nguyen

I just went to their affiliate sign up page, and the SSN/Tax ID number is listed as:
SSN or Tax ID (For US Affiliate Only)*

So this means they only require an SSN or Tax ID Number for affiliates in the United States. Since you are not in the United States, you are not required to provide a Tax ID/SSN

Solidsnake · 08-25-2008, 09:56 AM

If you really want, join and keep your earnings in your accounts and withdraw them when you are 18

Peter Nguyen · 08-25-2008, 10:05 AM

So what's the "combined $600 yearly payment" about?

John Motson · 08-25-2008, 10:07 AM

If you earn more then $600 in total within a year, and you are in the US... that rule applies to you.

keithngu · 08-25-2008, 10:18 AM

You can change the name for "Check Payable" in clickbank easily. sign up using your family name, then change the name of "Check Payable" to your name.That will settle it. This will apply to others affiliate network or merchant that pay by check.

In case they pay using paypal, sign up paypal using family member's name. Then, enter your own debit card into account. When do withdrawal, withdraw to your own debit card.

Hope this helps.

Peter Nguyen · 08-25-2008, 10:52 AM

Ok, thx for all replies.

Greatly appreciated. That's all for now.

Sarah Harvey · 08-25-2008, 11:01 AM

To be honest I would advise any young kid to start working or sell their own product at school festivals, school etc.

Personally if the law saw any good in giving a child the power to earn money they would have.

I would have to disagree with most people. You can be creative like some kids are and sell little things or use your parent's ebay account, but in the end if you make a lot of money, do not cry that you didn't know what the consequences are. Your parents will be liable for tax and a multitude of other things. I would hate to see this destroy a family if you do not know the law of your country.

Have fun.

Treece · 08-25-2008, 11:31 AM

I've been helping my daughters in business since 2005. I would highly recommend you team up with an adult that can help you, preferably a parent or guardian. Many things on the internet and in business require that you are 18 - eBay, affiliate programs, web hosting...all of these are listed in terms of service.

Granted many parents are not aware of internet marketing, but it's important that they know what you are doing online.

My girls did start selling at school and around town - it's a great experience but still needs supervision.

Best wishes and yes, it can be done!

Treece

Kay King · 08-25-2008, 11:41 AM

I agree with Sarah. There is a reason for some legal limitations - In the US, a minor cannot enter into a contract. Thus, you can't hold them to any promises they make or force them to provide services you paid for. If you read carefully there are some programs that allow minors to participate if they have permission on file from guardians (parents).

When someone asks "how do I get around the rules" - they are saying "I don't want the rules to apply to me". It's not a good way to start a business. Those purchasing a product should be able to trust they are buying from someone of legal age if that is a requirement of the program.

Using someone else's name on accounts means they are responsible for any taxes that must be paid on earnings - and might be liable for problems in the business if they allowed their name to be used.

kay

08-25-2008, 09:04 AM	#1
Peter Nguyen Aussie Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 180 Thanks: 175 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Help! Can I Join An Affiliate Program If I'm Under 18? Hi fellow warriors, I am 15 years old (believe it or not). This is my first time here at the Warrior Forum. A friend of mine who referred me here suggest that I start off with affiliate marketing, the "Conduit Method" in particular. I have a simple question. What would happen if I joined an affiliate program? Most of them state that affiliates must be 18. What can I do? Thanks in advance Peter Nguyen

08-25-2008, 09:09 AM	#2
lakshaybehl Business Man War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Globe Trotter from Delhi, India Posts: 1,963 Blog Entries: 12 Thanks: 266 Thanked 459 Times in 145 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Help! Can I Join An Affiliate Program If I'm Under 18? Well... good luck as you are starting early.... I started way back in 2005 when I was 16! And yes affiliate marketing is the way to go about it! Have a Clickbank account in the name of your elder brother or sister or father or mother or someone in your immediate family and you are good to go! They will get the checks, but its your moNey, right?>
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08-25-2008, 09:16 AM	#3
Peter Nguyen Aussie Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 180 Thanks: 175 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Help! Can I Join An Affiliate Program If I'm Under 18? Wow such a quick reply! I'm loving this forum already! Thank you.

08-25-2008, 09:25 AM	#5
Peter Nguyen Aussie Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 180 Thanks: 175 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Help! Can I Join An Affiliate Program If I'm Under 18? I have 1 more question What does this mean? Taken from the FAQ ON Market Health Frequently Asked Questions "Why do I have to enter my Social Security or Tax ID # to sign up? You are required to enter a Federal Tax ID or Social Security Number upon registration. Market Health Partners Program will register a 1099 for all U.S. domestic entities or a 1042-s for all foreign entities to whom we issue combined yearly payments of $600.00 or more." EDIT: Also I'm from Australia, so I won't have a tax id or ssn what would this mean for me? Peter Nguyen
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08-25-2008, 09:56 AM	#7
Solidsnake Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 999 Thanks: 38 Thanked 75 Times in 56 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Help! Can I Join An Affiliate Program If I'm Under 18? If you really want, join and keep your earnings in your accounts and withdraw them when you are 18

08-25-2008, 10:05 AM	#8
Peter Nguyen Aussie Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 180 Thanks: 175 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Help! Can I Join An Affiliate Program If I'm Under 18? So what's the "combined $600 yearly payment" about?

08-25-2008, 10:07 AM	#9
John Motson Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia. Posts: 1,125 Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Help! Can I Join An Affiliate Program If I'm Under 18? If you earn more then $600 in total within a year, and you are in the US... that rule applies to you.
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keithngu Active Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: , , . Posts: 39 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Help! Can I Join An Affiliate Program If I'm Under 18? You can change the name for "Check Payable" in clickbank easily. sign up using your family name, then change the name of "Check Payable" to your name.That will settle it. This will apply to others affiliate network or merchant that pay by check. In case they pay using paypal, sign up paypal using family member's name. Then, enter your own debit card into account. When do withdrawal, withdraw to your own debit card. Hope this helps.
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08-25-2008, 10:52 AM	#11
Peter Nguyen Aussie Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 180 Thanks: 175 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Help! Can I Join An Affiliate Program If I'm Under 18? Ok, thx for all replies. Greatly appreciated. That's all for now.

08-25-2008, 11:01 AM	#12
Sarah Harvey Chaos-Incarnate Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United Kingdom. Posts: 347 Thanks: 0 Thanked 33 Times in 29 Posts Contact Info	Re: Help! Can I Join An Affiliate Program If I'm Under 18? To be honest I would advise any young kid to start working or sell their own product at school festivals, school etc. Personally if the law saw any good in giving a child the power to earn money they would have. I would have to disagree with most people. You can be creative like some kids are and sell little things or use your parent's ebay account, but in the end if you make a lot of money, do not cry that you didn't know what the consequences are. Your parents will be liable for tax and a multitude of other things. I would hate to see this destroy a family if you do not know the law of your country. Have fun.
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08-25-2008, 11:31 AM	#13
Treece Business Mom War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT , USA. Posts: 337 Thanks: 12 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Help! Can I Join An Affiliate Program If I'm Under 18? I've been helping my daughters in business since 2005. I would highly recommend you team up with an adult that can help you, preferably a parent or guardian. Many things on the internet and in business require that you are 18 - eBay, affiliate programs, web hosting...all of these are listed in terms of service. Granted many parents are not aware of internet marketing, but it's important that they know what you are doing online. My girls did start selling at school and around town - it's a great experience but still needs supervision. Best wishes and yes, it can be done! Treece
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08-25-2008, 11:41 AM	#14
Kay King Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gulf Coast, USA. Posts: 15,147 Thanks: 3,715 Thanked 4,149 Times in 2,262 Posts	Re: Help! Can I Join An Affiliate Program If I'm Under 18? I agree with Sarah. There is a reason for some legal limitations - In the US, a minor cannot enter into a contract. Thus, you can't hold them to any promises they make or force them to provide services you paid for. If you read carefully there are some programs that allow minors to participate if they have permission on file from guardians (parents). When someone asks "how do I get around the rules" - they are saying "I don't want the rules to apply to me". It's not a good way to start a business. Those purchasing a product should be able to trust they are buying from someone of legal age if that is a requirement of the program. Using someone else's name on accounts means they are responsible for any taxes that must be paid on earnings - and might be liable for problems in the business if they allowed their name to be used. kay