If you are like most people today, you’re either looking for a job or an alternative to a traditional job. That alternative is most often, an Internet home based business.Yet a large majority of people have no idea where to start, how to start or when to start. They were more than likely advised by a friend to start a business on the Internet and the friend did not go into details.The first question should be; what are your reasons for wanting to start a business on the Internet?Most people want the freedom from having to answer to a boss. For others, a way to generate enough cash to make ends meet. For many, the motivation is for independence and financial freedom.The one major question you have to answer before accepting this challenge; are you prepared to actually run an Internet home based business?First, you must own a late model computer, high-speed Internet connection a basic working knowledge of computers and the Internet. Let me emphasize, the most important qualities you must have are self-discipline and self-motivation. Most people never consider this because they have been conditioned to be dependent on a job. They believe the only way to generate income is by having a job. Some have even had two or more jobs. It is difficult to break away from this mindset.Most individuals are so used to going to the job and being told what to do, how to do it and when to do it. But, when you start your own Internet home based business you are the boss and the buck stops with you. It means you are totally and completely responsible for running your business. Responsibility and accountability are of paramount importance.Finally, do not think for one minute that it will be easy. You will work much harder than you did on your traditional 9 to 5 job. If you do not work hard, exercise self-discipline and self-motivation, your chances of success are limited. But on the other hand, if you implement those basic qualities, the reward will be independence, residual income and financial freedom.So, are you prepared to actually run your own Internet home based business?Before you accept the challenge, be sure you know the answer to that question.