1. No upfront investment, no overheads

Internet marketing or online businesses require very little upfront investment. In fact, if you have a computer and an internet connection, then we are talking zero investment.

Unlike traditional businesses, you may need a considerable amount of investment to start. I'll tell you my story briefly. My husband and I started a shoe retail business three years ago. Before we could open the doors to make our first sale we had already spent ?70,000. With online business you wouldn't have the headache of trying to find money to repay a bank loan or your bills.

2. You don't have to talk to customers

If you are one who absolutely detests selling then internet marketing is for you. You do not have to talk to anyone if you don't want to. All you do is join affiliate programmes or businesses you can automate so you don't get involved with customers.

3. No ceiling on how much you can earn

It has been said that 90 percent of modern self made millionaires have been through internet marketing.

It would surprise you what makes money online. You can make money from writing articles to taking surveys to selling on auction sites and more. There are products and ideas you can start marketing on the internet straightaway to start earning money in a very short time. The opportunities are endless!

4. Access to the global market

With the internet there is no limit to the size of your customer base. The internet has removed all geographical boundaries and the world has indeed become a global market place. Your offer can be accessed by anyone no matter where they are in the world.

5. It can be automated

With internet marketing, you do not have to physically be available to attend to your business unlike traditional businesses. You can automate your business in a way that it would run itself. This is the best way to do it because you can be making sales while you sleep.

6. You choose how you run your business

You decide when and where you want to work, what time to start and what time to finish. Basically, you are your own boss.

7. Anybody can do it

Internet marketing is truly a no brainer. Anybody can do it! All you need is focus and determination and you will surely achieve your dream.

I'd like to bring this piece to a close but before i do let's look at the benefits once more. In a nutshell, internet marketing liberates you from the worries associated with traditional business. You become your own boss and you can earn as much money as you want.

So now you see, you can also have a share of the internet wealth no matter your background. The sky is your limit!

My final words

If you have a job you most likely needed training. The more training you got the more money your time was worth. Working online is no different. If you want to success you definitely need training - a mentor, a coach to hold your hand to ensure your success.

There are many on the internet who claim to be "gurus" selling products that will not help you achieve your aim. You can get ripped off so be careful out there!