Over 55,000 people start a home-based Internet business each and every day. And only a very small fraction of them will ever make any significant amount of money. Why is it that so few people make money? Most people rush into an Internet business ill-equipped to be successful. They have neither the knowledge nor the resources to run a money making operation. Unfortunately, most people fall prey to get rich quick schemes that promise millions for little or no work. These types of programs are almost always destined for failure. Running a successful business, on the Internet or otherwise, requires a substantial commitment of time and effort. Do not fall prey to programs that make outrageous promises. Regardless of what the sales page says, it is EXTREMELY unlikely that you can make millions by sitting on your duff eating chips and watching TV. It isn't going to happen. Remember the old saying, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you are considering starting your own business, start out by doing some research. Disregard any program that promises to make you millions overnight. Run from any program that says you will make money without doing any work. Ignore any programs that require a large upfront payment before providing you training, a website, or a detailed business model. Look for programs that offer realistic expectations and are related to your field of expertise. If you are good at writing, seek out programs in that field; writing articles or ebooks may be perfect for you. If you are interested in a business where you have no experience, make sure that you can learn the money making skills and techniques required before you commit your hard earned money. Seek out free resources first. Do not commit large sums of money upfront. Do your research and find out if you like the business and can commit the required time and effort to be successful. Have realistic expectations for your business. Expect to start out making a small amount of money, but insist that your business grow each month. If your growth rate is stagnant, find out why. What do you need to do to make more money next month and the month after that?