Many nine to five workers dream of the independence and financial power that is created by owning their own business. Owning a business requires lots of hard work, and longer hours than any wage slave will be required to put in, but the rewards are great as well.

== An Internet Business Can Give You Freedom ==

Owning your own business gives you freedom and puts you in charge of your own financial future. It is hard to overestimate the value of this freedom.

It is also hard to overestimate the value of a solid business plan when creating a new business. It is difficult for any new business to get up and running without some form of outside financing, and the first thing any potential investor will want to see is the business plan.

When starting an Internet based business, it is vital to honestly assess the market environment and the demand for the products and services the business will provide.

== A Start Up Business Plan ==

A startup business plan for an Internet business should include a detailed description of what the company will do; it