The easiest way to start a home business online is to become an affiliate marketer. There are many opportunities and you can find them just by submitting a simple query to any search engine. You will probably just need the first couple pages but you will likely receive hundreds of ideas. Just type ‘start a home business online’ or ‘affiliate programs’, and you are on your way!

Once you do some research into the various programs to find out about their products or services, compensation plan, and their reputation, you can pick one or more and literally be up and running in a few hours tops. You can learn a lot just from visiting the link for their home page. Most have ‘FAQs’ (frequently asked questions) and various types of ‘Help’ that will assist you in your basic research.

You will find there are some affiliate programs you can join for free and