The largest new growth area for people all over the world who are trying to develop businesses at home is Internet based. For relatively low cost, entrepreneurs can set up a business and advertise to customers all over the world, providing either software related products or shipping goods to international destinations. Even traditional companies are expanding on the web to increase their overall sales potential.This is such a new business, even though the internet has been around for over 30 years, entrepreneurs are still developing new applications, services and online products to sell over the Internet. These products range from advertising medication and other products through spam emails to programs that are advertised using banner pop up advertising prevention or blocking programs. There are so many opportunities for people to work out of their homes that it is difficult to categorize them all. Business owners can also be guaranteed that it is also one of the most competitive business areas as well.Nevertheless, for those people with the knowledge, skill and tools, they can set up profitable home businesses based on internet marketing techniques. Getting started is not difficult. Entrepreneurs require a place to work, a relatively high end computer, a high speed communications line and the requisite applications running on their computer. There are a host of sites that provide training and opportunities for work as well as information booklets, PDF files, software applications you can purchase as well as blogs that you can participate on to learn more.A word of caution is in order. As you investigate all of the opportunities that exist, there are many that for a small fee will send you various get rich quick schemes. Treat these with caution and go by word of mouth before you make decisions on these. A lot of money can be spent before you know it. Next, image is everything and customers will leave in droves if they are not satisfied with your service, quality or support. Quality content is paramount. Web sites that provide little in the way of valuable content to the reader will be bypassed. If you are marketing your services or products by the internet using some means of advertising, banner ads etc, make sure you follow through with excellent customer service and quality.While we have only briefly covered a number of issues associated with Internet marketing in this short article, paying attention to these few simple guidelines will assist anyone starting out to be successful in their businesses.