We have all read these stories. College students in a small room started Yahoo. We read and at least hope that we can do something ourselves..

So many who read these things want a miracle? Ads for Internet opportunities tell of that at least 100 thousand, at least a better home with a new BMW in three car garage. After all Bill Gates, and person selling you opportunity made it.

Here are some things that must be considered to live a real life on Internet.

1) MOST BUSINESSES ARE UNDER CAPITALIZED. Only about 2% of all SMALL businessmen are still in business 2 years after they start. Why should it be any different on Internet? The biggest reasons for failure is not enough money. After you buy your computer equipment, you need about $400 to start at least. Yes, there are those who started with less who made it. Ruth Townsend of Cortland, New York started with free ads (http://www.lifestylespub.com/). It is being done all time. But only a few make it. But Internet business cost considerable less to start than hundred thousand needed to start most businesses.

Many of you out there are not yet employed full-time in a Web professional capacity, but are more likely starting out, either as hobbyists, freelancers, or part-timers for organizations that have limited Web development needs. But, as time goes on, urge to develop bigger, better, and more sophisticated sites will take its toll, and you may be called upon to make a decision as to whether to try your hand at Web building full-time or not. In most cases, builders want to give it a go, and make a full-time career out of Web industry. One thing in particular that will be a challenge, is convincing prospective employers that you have enough experience, and skill to fill position being sought.

So, how should you prepare for this, and when is correct time to make your move into Web industry, as a permanent career switch? To say, "Seven months, two days, and 14 minutes after you build your first site is correct timing" would be an impossible thing to do. Bringing it down to specifics is not a science, but more like an art, and you'll have to rely a lot on your own instinct, as well as self-confidence you have in your own abilities. Look at position you're applying for, in regard to skills you possess. If you find yourself consistently not possessing skill-set sought, then you need to spend more time honing your knowledge in these subjects. At some point, you'll see that certain advertisement and say "Hey! I fit all of those requirements!". Bingo! You've just realized that time has arrived.