Many people who are interested in starting an online business assume that because the country is in a major recession right now, this is not the time; however, I ask you to consider the facts.

1. As with most of the major life decisions (e.g., getting married, having a child, starting a busines) – there is never a “right” time; there is only today.

2. The real road to riches is to own your own business as 93% of the wealthy do.

3. In 2006, Fortune magazine called direct selling, including network marketing, “the best kept secret in the business world” with a 91% growth over the previous 10 years and a market of $30 billion in the United States and $100 billion worldwide. That number is expected to grow to $326 billion by 2012.

4. Financial experts call it a “recession proof” industry.

5. Warren Buffet called his purchase of a network marketing company the best investment he’d ever made.

6. Tom Peters, author of In Search of Excellence, called it the first truly revolutionary marketing shift in the past 50 years.

7. Home businesses are not as impacted by the usual commuter costs (gas and parking) nor the need for daycare for the children.

8. There are significant tax advantages to owning a home business.

9. You, too, can become successful with an online business as long as you have basic language skills, and the ability to point, click and follow directions.

10. If you’ve always wanted to be your own boss, let the internet put you in the driver’s seat with your own online business! The upside potential is great.

Regardless of the recession, business continues – hundreds of thousands of businesses will launch within the next 12 months. Is this the right time for you to join them? Aren’t you ready to leave the 9-5 rat race behind you?

Carpe Diem! Take advantage of opportunities as they present themselves! Today is the time to start your own business .

This short article comes courtesy of FindHotMarkets.com - Find Hot Markets.