With the need to come up with a steady yet sufficient source of income, a lot of people have resorted to starting their own businesses. Some prefer to find a place to rent out and put up a store, where they can sell their hand-made products; while some opt to stay at home and come up with a home based business. When it comes to finding the most convenient means to become an entrepreneur, home based businesses are viewed to be the best kind to work with. If you are a home baker and would like to sell your pastries and other sweets without renting out a store; or maybe you are an internet geek and would like to earn using your skills, a home based business is the best way to find a sustainable income without the hassles of putting up shop, hiring a lot of people to do several types of jobs, and paying for a lot of permits just to get the right authorizations to operate. Speaking of internet businesses, this type seems to be really in demand nowadays. The fact that these businesses can make people stay at home and work, is what makes these jobs or businesses really attractive to a lot of people. But what is an internet business and what are the benefits that you can get out of it? Internet businesses are businesses that require a consistent internet connection, a highly creative and tactical mind, above average negotiating skills and of course enough free time to monitor your business. Internet businesses are mostly home based, which means that even the owners can monitor, manage and develop their virtual companies in the comforts of their own home. Their employees can also stay home and can work full or part time. But if you still want a office setting, you can start an internet business and rent out an office space where you and your employees can work. There are several types of internet based business, and each gives you an opportunity to earn well. These are Affiliate marketing, Article marketing, membership websites, email marketing, video marketing, offering services and product creations just to name a few. What kind of internet business model should you go for? Well, it depends on your interests and your skills of course.