First, is a word editing program. You will need a document editor program. You can use Microsoft Word, or if you want to get free software, you can try OpenOffice.org. It is like a free version of Microsoft Word. There's no other software better than those two . So, find one of them and use it.

Second, search for a PDF converter program. Once you have finished creating your own information product, you will need to convert it to a PDF format. Using a pdf format will make your customer easier to read your book.

Using the PDF format, your customer can't change the content so it's also safer to give them the pdf format. Your product can't be altered, add, removed, or edited and its contents remain the same just like you created it.

If you're using Microsoft Word, you will need to find third party program to convert the document to PDF. But, if you're using OpenOffice.org, you can convert your document to PDF without another third party software.

Third, find a paint program. This is optional, but you will need this if you want to create beautiful cover for your product, or maybe you want to make any illustration or design for your product and website. For myself, I'm using Adobe Photoshop to create my website and eBook covers.

Fourth, find an affiliate programs. To boost your sales, you should join a few affiliate programs and try to find many affiliates to sell your products. This way, you can gain profit from backend income later.

The last is the most important thing. It is your brain with some confidence to go! Most of newbies don't have this one, so they can't get started right away. You don't need to prepare everything before you start your online business. Try everything you learn and implement it. By doing and failed, you will know what is right and what is wrong.