If you are looking for an opportunity to make money online, there are some great and easy to start business opportunities available via the internet.

What a great way to be able to work from home, in a few spare hours, using nothing but your own computer! If you're a work at home mom looking to earn extra money, or hoping to quit your job by earning sufficient income online, there are hundreds of individuals doing exactly that.

Some of them are genuine opportunities, others are far more likely to be scams that you would do well to avoid.

1. Ebay - many people are making money at home using their computer with Ebay. It's simple to sell or trade goods and you can sell just about anything. There are several of excellent ebooks that will prove a good investment if you are looking to set up your own Ebay business.

2. Affiliate sales - this is another area where people are making good money. Affiliate sales is where you recommend or promote a program or product, and get paid a sum or percentage on sales. If you're seriously considering becoming an affiliate, I'd recommend Rosalind Gardner's Super Affiliate handbook as the first ebook that you need. It'll not only save you time and money but get you started and earning money online.

3. Online surveys - if you've looked for opportunities to make money online you can't have missed these. They're advertised everywhere you look for an internet business. Although there are one or two people who are succeeding with these - beware of scams that take your money or subscription and don't deliver.

4. Data input - again, there are plenty of adverts for these. They promise to deliver hundreds of dollars for simple data input. Although you may wish to consider this, remember to ask yourself the question, "If it was this simple, wouldn't everybody be doing it"?! Again, it may work for the few, but find out more and don't lay out your hard- earned cash until you are satisfied that this is right for you. If you do sign up, ensure that it is with a reputable company such as Clickbank who have a genuine money back policy if you are not satisfied.

5. Home Typing - another well publicised opportunity. The golden rule really is not to shell out your hard earned income before you receive anything.

6. Ebook - do you have a hobby or a passion that you'd love to share with others? If so, writing your own ebook is easier than you might think. Jim Edwards book, How to write and publish your own Ebook in less than 7 days, is worth the investment if this is something you'd like to consider. It offers a step by step guide to choosing the subject, researching your market and then actually writing your ebook.

7. Google Adsense - this is my personal favourite. Literally anyone can set up a website, place Google Adsense ads on it, and using some simple seo techniques, make money. How much money you wish to earn will depend on the amount of time that you have available, but the one thing that I like about this opportunity above the others, is that it offers you a genuine residual income opportunity. Once you have set up your site and attracted visitors, you can sit back and do nothing and still watch the money come rolling in. This isn't a get rich quick opportunity, but with some hard work and effort at the beginning, it is really possible to make some good money.

There is plenty of information on the internet, read and research the options that appeal to you. Sign up to free newsletters and online courses to find out more. Finally, take action - for without this, you'll still just be sitting at home dreaming!

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Jennifer Carter

Jen started her home internet business in April 2005 and resigned her full-time job the following year.

She is now at home, continuing to build her successul internet businesses and enjoying more time to relax and spend time with friends & family!

Both her daughter and sister now have their own internet business, following Jen's tips for success.