Chapter 1

Finding Your own passions and turning them into dollars is not an easy task. Nothing worth doing ever is! But you have support and you have a lot of people who can show you how they were successful by turning to forums, blogs and social networking sites with those who have 'been there done that'! Check out the support site for the book at youronlineprofessor.com. You will find tools, lots of social networking capabilities, and most importantly, other entrepreneurs sharing their stories. Included in tools are brainstorming utilities that might help you find a way to determine what YOUR true passions are and what you will excel at naturally! Enjoy!

Chapter 2

Many of us have found a work-life balance in online jobs. While they can be incredibly demanding, you can often decide when and how you will work - and where. This is a big draw for a lot of people! Do you want to learn more about how others cope working online? How to deal with the social isolation you will feel at times? How to stay connected to friends? Take a look at youronlineprofessor.com for more information and helpful tips!

Chapter 3

Getting started in your new business can feel daunting. There is so much to do, and seemingly so little time. Yet, you aren't alone in any part of the process - many have gone before you and many will come after. Do you want to learn from others experiences? Do you want to share your own? Work through youronlineprofessor.com and discuss your concerns and ideas with many others who have "been there done that" -- the good, the bad and the ugly - and network with others in your field, too!

Chapter 4

One of the reasons many of us choose online work is the ability to set boundaries while remaining flexible. Yet sometimes, it seems as though we don't have much control over our own work and how quickly it can take over all areas of our lives. There are many tools available on youronlineprofessor.com to help you figure out what might work best for you, and how to handle many of the challenges you face.

Chapter 5

After all of this great discussion about technology, we have to remember it is constantly changing! We have lots of forums and tech tools available for you at youronlineprofessor.com. Be sure to check it out and join the discussion on what other entrepreneurs are doing to make their businesses better!

Chapter 6

Throughout Chapter 6, we've talked about setting your price.. making sure you're charging what will make you a nice profit but what your customers will pay. Finding that right balance, what economists call equilibrium, isn't easy. Join the discussion with other entrepreneurs at youronlineprofessor.com.

Chapter 7

I've worked with lots of entrepreneurs - from people starting cosmetics companies online to people selling their own knitware! No matter what your business, you will need to determine what price you are going to have to find unique ways to sell -- and this occurs whether we are in an economic boom or an economic recession. The one with the most viable advantages win -- and you want to WIN! Check out youronlineprofessor.com for more information and for tools and techniques to help YOUR business thrive and grow! Learn from others and share your stories.

Chapter 8

Advertising is critical to any business - but online, how do you do it? What is most effective? We've gone through many scenarios and many technical aspects, but what has WORKED for your colleagues and other entrepreneurs? Want to know? Check out youronlineprofessor.com to learn from others and share your success stories.

Chapter 9

Social networking is a vital component in today's marketplace, particularly for an internet business. Social networking includes micro messaging like twitter, sites like Facebook and MySpace, blogs and many other tools we've learned about in this chapter. Link to the BEST social networking sites and to the best entrepreneurs working their magic at youronlineprofessor.com!

Chapter 10

The decision whether to work at home or work in an office if vital - not only for your sanity but for your profit margins and net income. Network with others and see how they made the decision - or when they changed their minds - at youronlineprofessor.com.

Chapter 11

There are so many avenues you can choose to grow your business. Globalization in the internet area is one great way - my company, The Babb Group (www.thebabbgroup.com), has done that through numerous avenues and chances are over time, yours will do the same. But how can you identify the opportunities? We discussed many ways, but share your ideas and ask your questions with lots of entrepreneurs at youronlineprofessor.com!

Chapter 12

Pitfalls are inevitable. Sometimes we learn the most from our mistakes - but many can be avoided by learning from others, too. Forums at youronlineprofessor.com will help you interact and engage with others and learn from their mistakes and valuable advice, too.

Chapter 13

In Chapter 13, we talked about lots and lots of businesses that many of you may decide to start if you aren't finding something of interest on your own. One of our partners, Rat Race Rebellion, has excellent sites at www.ratracerebellion.com. Be sure to join the conversation, though, too at youronlineprofessor.com - lots of conversations and links to some great business ideas!

Chapter 14

You may not be ready to begin your own business just yet. Perhaps you read this book, and you're finding your passions, but they're just not "there yet". That is okay! Virtual work can help you get the feel for what it's like working from home without the "day job" mentality. Check out youronlineprofessor.com for more resources!