First big commission check - woohoo!

We got our first substantial check ($250) from the affiliate marketing websites that have been in place for a few months now. The reason it takes so long to get paid is that since you are dealing with stores, even if you provide sales leads to their site and someone buys something, they have to wait 30-60 days to make sure the item doesn't get returned before they will release your commissions.

Now that the initial waiting period is over, we should get the checks regularly now without waiting. We are expecting an even bigger check this month and hopefully sales will increase with each month until we can live comfortably without digging into our savings. My husband ordered business cards that will arrive this week, so he can get the word out about his web and logo design skills to hopefully bring in some local business here too.