As the interest level continues to skyrocket in finding viable ways to work from home online, the number of con men and scammers who want to take advantage of this interest is skyrocketing too. On the internet you will find so-called gurus who will sell you their "secrets" for a few hundred dollars, and others who promise that if you just join their team you won't have to do anything because they'll build your business for you.

The first principle, knowledge, is listed before the others because taking action before you know the ins and outs of the business you want to pursue is just folly. Taking time to research the market and understand what it takes to make your chosen business thrive, and then learning the skills you need to acquire or improve, will set the stage for the rest of the steps in your work from home business opportunity.