1 - Running your own business can mean having employees; but in this case, there is no need to employ people.

2 - Startup costs are low. The majority of affiliate programs available are definately varied and different in nature; generally however, it is a wise option to opt for "free to join" programs. In addition, the product or services which you sell (in order to gain commissions), do not need to be purchased personally.

3 - If the product you are selling is a physical one, then storage is taken care of by the merchant for which you are affiliated. This means no worries on your behalf for storage or space costs.

4 - An ordered product needs to be delivered. As an affiliate, all shipping and handling is taken care of by the merchant. Less hassle and work for you.

5 - Customer service is always a big part of running a business. A big advantage in this case is your merchant will deal with all customers; from the happy to the angry ones!

6 - Account keeping; let them do it! As an affiliate, there is no need to keep track of customer details, like phone numbers, roders, addresses, and credit card details.

7 - Forget about wages! With the affiliate business, you get what you give. So instead of trading time for a measely wage, you can decide how much you want to earn. The more effort you put into selling your product, the more money you will generate.

8 - There are literally thousands of affiliate programs on the internet to choose from. But which are the best? Generally, a program which you are happy with, or can relate to in some way, are usually the programs to go after.