Warning: Don't Make Mistakes With Your Online Business...

So you want to start a successful online business, right? Before you begin counting all of your cyber money and living in that dream house by the ocean, there are a few things you should know.

Many people fall into a few common pitfalls and knowing these BEFORE you start can save you years of frustration. Here are 3 tops to starting a successful online business that you won’t find anywhere else:

1) Realize that your internet company is also going to require working offline as well. Too many people think that you just put up a website and make money. You need to treat your company the same way that you would treat a traditional ‘brick & mortar’ establishment.

2) Use experts as soon as possible. We all start out on a budget, but if you want to start a successful online business, you need to look better than the next guy on the net. Trying to do it all yourself will cost you a whole lot more than it will save you, so hire good people to help you build your firm. Professional web developers, marketers, programmers, etc. are very affordable if you know where to look. Consider www.elance.com or www.rentacoder.com to find cost effective solutions to helping your over the internet learning curve.
3) Learn from the best professionals possible. There are a lot of people claiming to have the ‘holy grail’ of starting a successful online business- so do your research. Find a company that has been around for a while (at least a few years) and that offers a comprehensive educational system. All companies are going to offer testimonials so look for 3rd party endorsements (not paid reviews). Try www.WarriorForum.com to check up on legitimate product and company reviews.

NOTE: I highly recommend The Internet Marketing Center or http://MassiveMarketingSystem.com as 2 reputable places to start.

If you use these tips to help start your successful online business, you will be way ahead of the curve. Just like a traditional company, you won’t see amazing results overnight, but if you continue to track, test, and build your customer list- you’ll continually make more profits.