As your alarm clock explodes into life each morning, and arrive at the pound again presenting another ten minutes, ever thought your mind could be a way to end this same tired routine, man?

Each day, as he makes his way to and from their workplace, in the middle of the vapors, frustration, and financial burden that is the fate of a passenger, did you ever dream of leaving your room and directly to your workplace?

Are you a fan of Star Trek, you may be thinking, "Yes! Beam me up Scottie" - but if that was his first thought, then I'm afraid you'll have to wait a little longer. transport technology has not been perfected yet. However, despite the slight delay scientific progress, there is still a way to have the lifestyle of free travel you've been waiting. In fact, many people have that dream become a reality with successful building their own online business at home.

For the online business owner, no traffic jams, no co-workers breathing down their necks, and best of all, no BOSS! What more could anyone ask?

It sounds wonderful, and certainly can be. However, achieving the kind of success that would free him from the rat race 9-5, does not just happen by itself.

The sad fact is that most people will never reach this level of success in business - not because they have what it takes, but rather because they are not willing or prepared to take the time and effort required to establish a proper business structure.

Now, from the beginning, I can honestly say that this guide does not come with any promise or guarantee absolute. When it comes to business, there is no such thing as "safe. "However, it contains sound procedures, the test of time and advice are essential for anyone who wants to succeed in any business. The new business owner ignores these things at your own risk - and unfortunately many do.

One of the main problems, to start a business, is that many people start with unrealistic expectations and inaccurate information. If you do an Internet search on how to start a home based business, you will be flooded with sites that promise to reveal the secrets of success that will help you get rich quick. With titles like "How I made $ 100,000 in three days", which tempt the budding entrepreneur with offers that seem too good to be true - and are usually. Although it may be possible for someone to make a lot of money in a relatively short space of time, the reality is that for most, is quite unlikely. The creation of any successful business requires time, preparation, commitment and hard work.

Although many people want to start their own online business, few actually know how to go about it ... but that does not stop them. Armed with little more than a desire to make money, hurry and start something you are fully prepared and unfit.

A quick search on any topic that will provide a lot of sites that provide goods or services for sale. If you take the time to visit these websites, you'll quickly realize that most are very professional in appearance and have little or no chance of success. Why? Simply because the new business owner has started things with the wrong foot.

There really is no special secret to start an online business, but there are some basic steps to help you build your way to online success.

Step 1: Decide what your business will be

At first glance, this initial stage of starting a business seems very simple, if not entirely obvious. However, you may be surprised to discover how many people are involved in a business for those who have no experience or training. In fact, many have not even taken the time to research the field at all.

It makes good sense to choose a line of business for which you have some affinity. For example, if you have experience in designing and creating handcrafted objects, a potential business opportunity would be an online store dedicated to selling their crafts, and other artisans. Because you have experience in this field in particular, would have an immediate relationship with your target audience, and be able to understand what is important to them regarding your type of product. It would also be able to provide accurate and interesting items that are relevant to their field of expertise. As a marketing tool, many companies have improved with the introduction of a newsletter.

Thus, the experience in your chosen field is definitely an advantage. But one thing is vital - and passion is. There is no doubt that a person who is passionate about his business will have a much better chance of seeing it become a hit, than someone who is ambivalent about your product or service. Believe me, I speak from experience.

Many years ago my wife started cleaning houses as a way to earn more income, and did very well.

A few years later, seeing the opportunity to make money, I decided to participate in the cleaning business as well, and I did pretty well. However, even though I was very happy to have my own business, I've never really enjoyed what he was doing. In fact, I have to admit that he feared the work. As a result of my poor attitude, he never took the business to a level that could have gotten if he had been to every passion.

There is much truth in the saying that "If you do what you love, never a day in your life." So before rushing headlong into the first business opportunity that comes your way, make sure you take the time to consider what is the right business for you based on your interests, experiences, talents and passions. If making money is the only positive factor, then think again. Taking the time to get this right the first step, ensure that you have a solid base on which to build online success of your dreams.

Please look for Part 2 of the way to building your online success.