- Products: books, CDs, greeting cards, photo frames, gifts and collectibles, fashions... list is endless!

- Services: writing, graphic and web design, coaching, administrative assistance, marketing, tech support, tax preparation... if you have a skill, you should be marketing it on net.

- Memberships: to a technology forum, to a shopping club, to a pet lovers' group, to a freelance bidding auction, to a service swap, to an entrepreneur's network, to a dating service

- E-books: for dog lovers, for knitters, for aspiring millionaires, for handymen, for cooks, for astrology buffs... there is no end to what people will pay to learn about!

Brainchildren are born on web every day. You don't even need a nest egg to make money putting big ideas to work. What you do need: lots of free time, some computer knowledge, a credit card (yes, you will have to make a few low-cost purchases), a network of supporters with varied skills, a problem-solving nature and a can-do attitude.

If you're already on your way to becoming an online success, great! No matter what stage your business is in, here are 10 no-cost or low-cost resources to help your profits soar.

1. An Earthlink Web Domain. What's an online business without a website? There are tons of low-cost domains out there, but I use Earthlink to run my own business and I'm happy with it, so that's one I'm featuring here. For a low monthly fee, Earthlink offers a fantastic, all-inclusive web-hosting package. What you get: your own domain name, website-building software that's easy to learn, up to 30 mailboxes, and tons of enhancements including visitor counters, form scripts, file uploading and a large selection of background designs. Plus, Earthlink gives you tons of free hints, resources, tutorials and advice on how to promote your business online.

2. Microsoft Outlook. I can't fathom how anyone would manage their company email without this program. It's super-fast, offers plenty of storage space and can handle large graphic files. Open multiple email windows and copy contents of one into other! Sort your emails by field and deposit them into separate folders that you create and label for optimum organization. View contents of each email without having to open each one. Block unwanted emails from entering your Inbox, or set your auto-reply for when you're away. Managing your contact addresses is a snap - and so is creating group lists for easy bulk-mailing! Can you tell I'm enamored with this program? If you bought your computer in last five years, Outlook probably came with your Windows package... so if you haven't clicked on program yet, do it NOW!

3. Craigslist.org. I don't know who Craig is, but God bless him for providing a F-R-E-E classified advertising forum for world's internet users. Craigslist is secret to my success and it can be yours, too. Post information about your business services to major cities around globe... for no money at all! Find people who have skills you need to build your online presence. Buy and sell anything. Broadcast your name and contact info, or be anonymous if you're shy type! I can't tell you how many cool opportunities I've found through Craigslist. Don't waste another minute - post an ad today.