<p>CONTENTS</p> <ul> <li>Soul-Searching</li> <li>Tools of the Trade</li> <li>Essential Software</li> <li>Web-Site Strategy</li> <li>Your Business Plan</li> <li>Web-Site Design</li> <li>Automating</li> <li>Accepting Payment</li> <li>Developing Credibility</li> <li>Marketing Strategy</li> <li>Additional Information</li> </ul> <p><br />Chapter 1<br /><strong>Soul-Searching</strong></p> <p>Developing a successful Internet business is the ultimate goal of the Internet entrepreneur. However, statistics show that most Internet businesses never make any real money.</p> <p>Making money on the Internet isn't easy -- it takes a great deal of time and effort and requires a total commitment. You must be completely passionate about your business and have a sincere desire to succeed. Anything less will be a complete waste of your time and will most likely result in failure.</p> <p>You must also realize that success isn't going to happen overnight. There will be many obstacles along the way and a great deal to be learned. However, anything worth having is worth working towards and won't come easy. There will be long days and sleepless nights. However, if everything falls into place, and you plan each step very carefully, the end will justify the means.</p> <p>The largest obstacle you will ever encounter is fear -- fear of the unknown -- fear of change -- fear of failing. Fear is the root of failure and prevents dreamers from living their true passion. They fail to