At one point or another in our working lives, we’ve all dreamed of walking up to the boss’s office and giving them a “You’re fired!” in the style of Donald Trump. and then turn and walk away in triumph. Chances are, you thought twice because before you had nothing to fall back on. The good news is that today you can start your own business on the Internet and say goodbye to your boss forever.

It is easy to start your own Internet business, since this type of company does not carry very high start-up costs. Therefore, an online business is a much cheaper business to start than a business in the brick and mortar world. For one, you won’t have to pay office rent, because you won’t need office space. You can easily work from your living room, bedroom, or even your kitchen, as long as you have your laptop and internet connection. In addition, you will not need a lot of expensive office furniture to impress your clients, nor will you have to worry about paying salaries every month since you will not need staff.

Starting a home based online business is simple once you know what you are doing. The low direct costs of sales you’ll make with your Internet business will also translate into higher profit margins for your business. For example, if you sell eBooks online, you’ll pay almost nothing in terms of storage and shipping costs. On the other hand, if you were stockpiling encyclopedias for sale in the brick-and-mortar world… do the math. As for your other costs, such as web hosting, you will incur $20-$30 per month, which is minimal compared to your earnings.

If you’ve ever had to deal with a customer who’s having a bad day, you’ll appreciate the benefits of not having to deal with your customers face-to-face through your Internet business. You’ll find that by providing clear and detailed information, you can avoid most of the conflicts that all business owners tend to experience with their customers. Make sure your site has a comprehensive FAQ section for customer use, and be sure to also send emails for further clarification on any issues. By not having the angry customer in your face, you have time to calculate your response and make sure the problem is resolved without losing a customer in the process.

If you want to start a home based online business, don’t wait until tomorrow, act now.