Starting a Home Business should be approached with a certain amount of definition, there is a very wise saying in reference to starting a home based business, you can work full time or you can work part time but you cannot work anytime. We all start a home based business with a dream and to quote Dr Tom Barrett. 'Not only does the dream have to come from within, so does the desire, discipline and drive'

Be realistic. Weigh up your strengths and your weaknesses. You are setting out on a life changing path, you know what you want, are you prepared to do everything it takes to achieve this? Do you have the self discipline and drive to do what it takes, are you sufficiently self motivated to stay focused on your dream?

Set Your Goal. What do I want out of life? Make a list of all the dreams you have, whether it is a new car, a house in the country or by the sea, do you want to have more time with your family, just to be yourself or to help others? Have you dreamed about an overseas trip? All of these things are achievable as long as you never lose sight of your goal.

Construct a Business Plan. Document how much money you need to meet ALL your current monthly commitments take into account every minute cost you have making an allowance for any unplanned expense (for example a medical or dental emergency). Work out how much extra will be required for business expenses (stationery, internet, telephone and any business cost you can think of). Remember failing to plan is planning to fail. Now plan how long you are going to take to finance this venture. Nothing happens overnight, but with the right plan and dedication it does happen.

Research and Review. When working from home it is paramount that you choose wisely. You are working each day for yourself and by yourself and you need to make a choice based on your capabilities, always strive for a bit more than you think you can achieve. There are many legitimate choices of systems which teach you how to be successful and how to use the Internet to create the lifestyle of your desire. This business is fun, 'but it will take the dedication, self-discipline and professionalism to make a six figure income.' Remember The Dream. Choose a system which will be returning to you within a realistic time frame.

Plan Your Day. Time management is paramount. Work out a time management plan stipulating what times to set aside for certain tasks, document this and stay with it.

The Legitimate Business Systems come with a Mentor. Be a sponge, listen to as much advice as you can, soak it up and be prepared to act. The people who are prepared to mentor you have made millions and are most unselfishly prepared to pass their knowledge onto you, this is the ultimate, and it is not possible to get better than that.

Do not give up. Stay on track and stay focused and you will be as successful as you want.
Some advised reading on how to "Understand the Dollars and Sense of Network Marketing" by Dr Tom Barrett is invaluable as a resource and reference.