For the newbie Internet business entrepreneur, here are the 7 most powerful unwritten rules that may well prevent you from 'skidding into the ditch'. Make a point of reading through them monthly and remain focused on the road ahead!

1. First and foremost, Lets look at the advantages of creating and building an online income. Our place of work is open for business 24/7 so we can work when we want and for as long as we want. Many of our regular duties can be run on auto-pilot leaving us with more time for family, social and leisure activities. This situation offers a less stressful working environment, and to a certain extent we are in control of your own rewards. Look upon it in much the same way as you would if you were creating an offline business, which, in order to be successful, requires commitment and a positive attitude right from the offset, with scant reward in the early days.

2. Don't sack your boss till you have the confidence in your complete ability to earn regular income. There may be a lot to learn but, trust me, if you're focused, it will be worth the effort.

3. Any website telling you that your money will be doubled or tripled in a matter of days, or you will become rich overnight, are scams. Avoid them!! It's not difficult to find bona fide traders on the Internet. Look for offline contact points. An address or telephone number is a good sign they are genuine. Another good test is to send them an email before you sign up to see how efficiently they reply. Avoid the 'Get-Rich-Quick' schemes. They don't work!

4. Don’t pay too much attention to images of earnings checks or bank statements purportedly demonstrating how much the account-holder has earned, it is a simple task to create whatever you want with a little creativity.

5. Think positive and stay focused at all times. If you were to take a close look at all the successful Internet marketers, who have made a great deal of money from their endeavors, you would find they have one thing in common! Dedication!! They are prepared to work hard and long to achieve their goals. They do not lose heart if everything doesn’t come together today and they are rarely influenced by the 'quick buck'. I cannot stress this point often enough to you...

6. Be organized! Keep all your business activities logged and documents filed in the correct folders. Check your email accounts at least daily and file the important ones. Don’t be frightened to name a file or folder with a long name (within reason). You should be able to access any file, folder, software or email within 30 seconds. So much time can be saved with a tidy desktop!

7. Stick to the basic etiquette of Internet Marketing. Don't be tempted to send out high volume unsolicited email (spam). It won't be worth the hassle believe me! Read the Terms and conditions section when you join a program and if you decide to sign up. Then adhere to those terms. You will make useful contacts during your Internet campaigns. Try not to 'stand on toes'

Making money online takes more than just building a website. You need to pick the right products or services. Then you need to find the right audience to sell those products and services. And finally, you need to promote your website to enough people so you can make money. For now, you should have enough ideas to get you started. You can also take a look at www.togetherempoweringlives.com for products and services that are available for those who are looking to get started with an internet home based business.