Online Home Based Business...Too good to be true?

There are many Home Based Businesses (HBB) African Americans can pursue and make a ton of money...First and foremost one must do their due diligence before going down this road.  Meaning if it sounds too good to be true it probably is. If the business is promising unprecedent rewards with out doing much work. Please run away fast.  I spoke with a good friend of mine "Raymond  T", a succesful HBB entrpreneur and motivational speaker,  who believes his succesful launch into the home based business arena is growing well due to the many hours he spends online marketing his business.The internet is our friend and no excuses are  allowed  in this day and age. If you seek information and/or want to learn how to do something..Just Google It.

The emergence of Social Networking sites has enabled a HBB entrepreneurs to build their business and connect with consumers world wide.. I recently connected with a new friend who is a member of 42 social networks. This may seem extreme to some however, I believe there is a method to the madness no matter what you do.  Utilizing social networking sites to promote your business is a free way to communicate and share your passion with friends and family.

Think about this...The Black Community spends $300 Million for books even though there are very few bookstores around anymore. We spend $3 Billion on computers and computer related products however, we own very few computer related stores and /or provide computer focused services. In NYC Blacks spend  well over $60 Billion annually however, there's very few black owned business in the metropolitan area.  We account for a 33% surge in internet users but how many of us own a  internet business related company? Think about it...

Book suggestion you may want to consider...
1. The World is Flat
2. Execution
3. The 4 Hour Work Week

Social Networking Sites:
1. Linkedin
2.Youtube
3.Myspace
4. Face Book

Do you have some good book suggestions and/or social networking sites not listed ?  If so please post here. If you have a specific question regarding HBB or internet marketing feel free to post here as well.

RSM