If you intend to work at home full-time, make sure you have best "equipment" you can have. You'll need a chair designed to offer full support over long periods of time. You'll want a desk that offers ample space, with a keyboard tray to help prevent shoulder strain. You'll also need your monitor placed at eye level and to have even, "natural" lighting in room.

Think you can't afford all these things? Sure you can! Check your local phone directory for "used office furniture." You'll be amazed at bargains you can find. I recently purchased a used desk that was in perfect condition for only $225. The "new" price was $650. Office chairs, bookcases, printer stands, lamps, and all types of other office furniture were available at 50%-80% off. I could have revamped my entire office for price of one desk bought at retail.

Other options? Check your Sunday newspaper for "going out of business" postings, auctions, and used furniture listings. There are bargains to be found everywhere.

When it comes to your small business, you need to consider yourself and your well-being first. After all, if YOU aren't in good shape, how can your business be? With a little investigation, you can have all comforts of home (or home office) for a fraction of cost.

The reason I make a profit online is that I understand this reality. I know that to make money online I need to possess right skills. So I spend time and invested money in doing so.

I bought books that would show me what I needed. I learned web design through a few e-books I purchased. I learned secrets of online marketing through other materials. I purchased countless products that taught me different methods to create online products that would sell. I’m still learning everyday, spending money to make money.

So, you really want to make a living online? Trust me, it’s a great way to run your own business and do whatever you want with your time. But it’s a real business. One that can take time to grow.

To profit, you can never give up. Set your sights on some powerful dreams that motivate you. Think of how nice it will be one you can call all shots. No more time clock. Plenty of time to do activities you enjoy. Call in sick when you don’t feel like working. Sleep in as late as you want with no one to answer to.

Spend time learning skills you need and buy products that will help you achieve your goals. Ask others that are making money online for their help. Get a consultant. Pay someone to write sales copy or design a website if you don’t want to take time to learn. And just keep pushing on. Soon, with time, you’ll reap rewards of running your online business if you just invest time and money into reaching your dreams.