We are all becoming victims of information overload.

The Internet has created a vast source of information available to everyone on any subject. The problem is not where to get information, but what information should you use.

There is also the problem of how to break down the information into usable size pieces, and where to start?

We are offered "must buy " information every day.

When first learning how to run an internet business, we would suggest looking for a "Turnkey" system. Something that gives you the entire breakdown on setting up a profitable business.

You then can research specialized reports,eg. "On how to get tons of traffic to your site"

Fortunately there are many genuine successful internet marketers who are willing to share their experiences and who offer courses for people with different levels of knowledge.

These courses will shorten your learning curve dramatically.

But what course do you buy?

Here are 5 points to consider before buying an online course.

1. Check the credentials and reputation of the person offering the course. He or she must walk the talk. A good way to start the process is to Google their name. A genuine expert will have many hits on their name. You may like to read their testimonials and then go to their website to check that they are genuine.

2. Do they offer support to their members with regular updates? The internet is changing rapidly and you do not want to spend money on something that will be out of date quickly. The best products are offered with tips to help you and relevant information available in their members section on an ongoing basis.

3. Is the course a stand alone product and does it answer your needs? You do not want to be in a position where you have to buy further products before it is of any use to you. Do not let the number of bonuses be the reason for buying a particular product. It is easy to be swayed by bonus products that you will never use.

4. An added benefit would be if there is an option to be an affiliate partner. If you have used the product and were delighted with it you would be able to give an honest testimonial when advertising it. This would create an extra income stream for you and could be a way to pay for the course.

5. Do they offer detailed content of the course and not just a sales page giving exaggerated promises? Sometimes you are offered a free report or ebook,it is worth checking these to see if there is any serious content in them. Before buying a course it is also a good idea to check that there is a full money back guarantee with no strings attached. This way you can return the product if you are not entirely happy with it and you know they are confident that they are offering you a good quality product.

After buying a course that follows these guidelines, we would suggest that you commit to the course and stop looking for "better and easier" ways to make money. The next most important step is to take action on their ideas.

Unfortunately this is one of the major reasons why most businesses never turn a profit. Too much time is spent researching and looking for the best advice, and not enough action is taken.

We hope this helps you find your way around the internet and that you have every success in your new business.