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I have made it a practice to write about my experiences, good and bad, since I first started doing business on the internet.

I don't know if you realise it, but at this very moment, around the world, there are millions of people either already doing business on the internet, or thinking about it. I'm one if them. You probably are too.

There is something very seductive about the lure of working from home. Imagine being able to sip your morning coffee, still in your pyjamas, while you respond to your daily emails. The scene may not be a pretty sight to others, but it sure feels good and it beats battling traffic to get to the office.

Of course, you can't just give up your job to start an online business. If only it was that simple. There are a few things you have to do firsts and the 'making some money' part, is not on top of the list.

There is a wealth of different types of businesses you can join on the internet. Contrary to popular myth, the multi-level, or pyramid style program are far from the only ones, they are not even the most common, they just happen to be the most visible, the ones you are likely to find first.

Choosing the right option can be tricky, because almost every program offered on the internet these days, come with glowing recommendations and promises of enough automation to make you virtually redundant.

Let's get real. If it's on automation, what do they need you for? Do you really want to start a business which you don't understand? And remember, you won't necessarily realise that you don't understand it, till after you have paid your money.

Code speak for automation is 'we know you probably won't understand what the business requires you to do, you might not even like it when you find out, but since you have paid your money, we figure you'll work that out in time'.

Never forget the old adage: If it sounds too good it probably is!

Starting an internet business is all about asking the right questions, and unfortunately, they don't often match the answers that are presented to you.

You will want to know exactly what your choices really are.

What are those different types of businesses that are being successfully run on the internet? What is the core business of each of them? If you were to sign up and pay your money, what would you be required to do with your shiny new program? Who is going to set it all up for you? What will you need to learn to run the business without help? Who is going to teach you what to do to get customers?

Finally, your most critical question: How are you ever going to start making some money?

The right answer to all of those questions is, that 99% of the time, once you have paid your money, it's all up to you. If you are lucky, someone might give you a link to a tutorial which might answer one or two of your questions, but don't count on it.

The only way left is to search Google for some answers.

That's why it's so important to aim for a business you can take personal control over in a short period of time. Without full understanding and control over your business, how can you expect to make decisions that involve the success or failure of your business.

Choosing your business is therefore critical. If the program you buy comes with mentoring, that's a good thing, but don't be fooled, mentoring can be very brief and tends to focus on the top students.

When you are ready to choose a program, first consider which type of business is going to suit your talents, interests, and experience, because, at the end of day, if you love what you do, you will make a lot more money doing it.

A good start is to dedicate a full day, or equal to, just checking out as many business offers as you can find on the internet in that time, without buying a single one. To get the information, you may have to leave your name and email address behind but that's easily canceled later. Just don't use your credit card.

If you can do this, you will have passed the first hurdle called 'how not to be scammed before you even get started'. Hopefully, you will also come to realise that no matter how genuine and URGENT the offer might be, no one is going to give you a free ride.

It's your job to be careful!

If you have come this far and you are still interested in an online business, you are ready to look more seriously.

At this time, I know of only one program which is specifically designed for those who are new to the internet and who need a lot of tuition and support to get started. The program is designed for newbies, it's very easy to learn and it offers full mentoring, which is backed up by a team of experts. You can check it out here,