Working from home is the dream of many people, whether it is the short commute or not having to deal with a boss. When deciding to work from home there are many types of options. One of which is internet marketing. In this article I will tell you 5 things you must know before deciding to enter the internet marketing business.

1. Internet marketing is a business, just like any other offline business it will take time to grow and become prosperous.
So many people get online and expect to be making money in a week or two, when they aren't they give up and just say, oh that internet is a hoax, no one's making money out there. This is not so, but don't fall for all the hype that you can make hundreds of thousands of dollars in a month or two. It's just not true.

2. Know what you like.
This is an important piece of the puzzle. It's silly to leave a job you hate to do something you hate from home. There is an opportunity for internet marketing in just about any niche you can think of, whether it's dogs, crystals, yoga, anything! Make a list of the things you love to do and enjoy being involved in. Once you have your list made figure out how you focus your internet marketing business around that topic.

3. Find a mentor/coach.
This can be difficult as the internet is filled with "Guru's" and people willing to sell you "information" for top dollar. There are quality people out there willing to help you. They may charge for their services, but in the long run the money you save in cutting down your learning curve will be well worth it.

4. Understand you don't know what you don't know, and you don't know it until you know it!
There is a lot of information, tips and tricks in internet marketing.It is imperative to get a basic education in how internet marketing works and what makes it work. There are many courses available. Make sure to look around and get some reviews or recommendations from trusted friends before purchasing any product. You can find these kind of reviews/recommendations on blogs.

5.How much time are you willing to spend?
Just like any other J-O-B Internet Marketing takes time. Granted you get to make your own hours and work when it's convenient for you, but you do still have to work. In fact, it takes consistent time each and every day. You will not build an internet marketing empire, or even a healthy business without putting the time in to take the actions necessary to make you successful.

If you are thinking about starting an internet marketing business this article should provide you with some information to get started in making the decision if this is the right online business to pursue.