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Everyone who has access to the internet has seen numerous different ways to earn money online. In addition, many of the articles and websites that focus on working from home online only focus on the different opportunities available and how to avoid being scammed. While these are important things to research, because if you do want to earn money online, it is crucial to find something you can do and enjoy doing, there is one factor that plays a major role in earning money online. One of the most important factors, which is often over looked when an individual (you) considers working online, is if they actually have what it takes to be their own boss. Sure, with the vast amount of *work at home* opportunities available, it is possible to earn money online, but do you actually have what it takes to do it and earn a residual income.

Considering your personal limitations can actually help you in your quest to earn money online because knowing this may narrow down the opportunities available to you. Moreover, considering if you have what it takes to work at home may save you money, stress, and time. This is true because if you learn early enough what you can and cannot accomplish on your own, you will continue to put energy into an online job/home based business. Therefore, before you began to search through the endless internet *money making* opportunities, it is wise to consider a few things about yourself.

One of the first things that is important to consider is if you are a *self-starter*. Essentially, you should be asking yourself if you can start and stop working without the structure offered at jobs outside of your home. Unless you are already a stay at home parent, one way to answer this question is if you could to your current job and do everything with out your boss being there. This includes making decisions about money, deadlines, or any other business related questions. On the same note, this is the time to consider if you can afford to quit your current job in order to earn money online, do you want it just as a supplemental income, or are you pressed for money. If you are not capable of starting or stopping work on your own, a career online may not be an option, however, it might be a great opportunity to earn a little extra cash.

It is also important to consider if you have the skills that will enable you to do your work and deal with potential clients/customers at the same time. Depending on the field of online work you are considering, you may have to deal with clients/customers on a daily basis. Moreover, you have to have motivation and discipline in order to work from home and earn money online. With the vast array of online job opportunities available, it is possible for almost anyone to earn money online. However, as already stated, it is just as important to consider your own personal capabilities as it is to consider what opportunities are available.