Title: Blueprint For Success Word Count: 517 Summary: Starting an online business can be an exciting and terrifying adventure. The first step is to create a "blueprint" for success. There are many things that you need to consider before you plunge into your internet enterprise. What are you going to market? Who are you going to sell it to? Is there very much competition? Can you be successful? The answers you give to these questions will lay the foundation for your prosperity. Remember,it's not just having an idea. You n... Keywords: Article Body: Starting an online business can be an exciting and terrifying adventure. The first step is to create a "blueprint" for success. There are many things that you need to consider before you plunge into your internet enterprise. What are you going to market? Who are you going to sell it to? Is there very much competition? Can you be successful? The answers you give to these questions will lay the foundation for your prosperity. Remember,it's not just having an idea. You need to take that idea and develop your concept into something that you can sell. Then you need to create a marketing plan. The success or failure of your online business is dependent upon this plan. It's about making your particular product or service known to the online community and reaching your target audience. When trying to make money online through a home business it is important to remember that you need to make yourself stand out from the crowd. There are a few things that you can do to help make your online business a success. 1) Know Your Product Become familiar with your product. This will be easy if you are going to sell something that you know and enjoy. If you cannot decide what product or service to bring to the internet, brainstorm for ideas about what you would like to sell. It is essential that when you make your decision, you purpose to become an authority about your product or service. 2) Identify Your Market Do not start a business without a clear statement of what you are going to do and how are you going to do it. You have chosen a product. You have become familiar with it. Now you need to know Who you are going to sell it to. Look at your product or service. Who can derive the biggest benefit from your innovation? When you know who your target audience is then you can tell them how your product or service will help them. This is an essential element of our blueprint. You need to show your customers how you are going to improve their lives. Identify your market so that your product will be something they want. 3) Know Your Competition You need to know what kind of competition you will be facing. How many established businesses are in your market? This can be a problem if you are just starting out and do not offer an incredibly unique product. Don't despair! Even if your product or service isn't unique, separate yourself from the crowd by providing excellent customer service. Go the extra mile for your clients and show them that you care. 3) Dont give up! A work at home business can revolutionize your life. But it takes hard work and perseverance to make this venture successful. Do not get discouraged! You will be learning new ideas and how to apply these concepts to develop an internet business. It will take time but if you are willing to commit, your life may never be the same. "If you deny yourself commitment, what can you do with your life?"