With so much information available online it can be overwhelming for new business owners. Many people waste time reading and researching things that aren't pertinent

when they could be making money. Starting an Internet business can be a lot of work, but the easier you find the information you need the faster you can get started

making money. There are three simple things every new business owner should know. Preparing yourself is the key to success.

1. Decide on the type of business you'd like to pursue. This can be one of the most overwhelming steps. There are so many options available that a lot of people

can't decide which option would be best for them. Keep in mind that starting an Internet business can be a lot of work. You should make your decision based on

something you would enjoy doing. Te worst thing you could do is start a business that you hate working at.

2. Do your due diligence. This step is simple, but time consuming. The most important thing you can do before you get started is business research. You need to

read through the information on the Small Business Administration's website, review your state website to make sure you are filing all of the proper paperwork,

and research your competitors to make sure you can stay competitive and still make money.

3. Get your finances in order. Experts advise having six months to a year salary saved if you are planning on quitting your job and working your business full

time. It takes time to build a successful business and you should be financially prepared for the down times. If you don't have a vast amount of money saved,

it's wise to pursue your business part time and continue working until your business can meet all of your financial needs on a regular basis.

The main reason people fail when they are starting an Internet business is because they don't prepare themselves. It takes a lot of time to build any business

and many people give up because they weren't prepared for things to come. Don't become one of these people. Prepare yourself and research your business before

hand and it will greatly increase your chances of success!