1. FORUM OVERLOAD: Internet Marketing Forums are good when you don't overuse them. Newbies find can easily get carried away and spend too much time in Forums. Make it a point to only spend an hour a day (at the most).

2. EMAIL OVERLOAD: Successful Internet Marketers will have very good information to email you BUT emails distract you! Set-up email for only one or two IM's. Save their emails and read them later to learn how they market to others, how they put bonus's together, etc. This information is important but you can waste time reading and responding to emails.

3. FOCUS ON A NICHE: Newbies hesitate and do not pick their niche fast enough. You do have to research to see if the niche you chose is marketable. There are a few quick ways to do that and you should know if your niche is a profitable one within one hour. If you want more information, go here to get free tips.

4. NO OPT-IN LIST: Newbies need to realize that building your own list is where your business lives. One of the first things you need to do when setting up your online business, is to get an auto-responder. There are good ones out there, Aweber or Get Response are what I recommend. The basic format of your Opt-in Form should give your members something free to get email address. The most commonly "free" gift is a ebook relating to your niche.

5. I CAN DO IT MYSELF: Thinking you can figure out how internet marketing works on your own is foolhardy. There are some "free" ebooks out there, but you know the saying "you get what you pay for". You need to join a membership or purchase a good instructional series by a well know internet marketer. I have found three that I can recommend. You will find these here: http://WorkOnlineBusinessReviews.com. Whatevery you decide, you need to learn from someone who has been online for years and has the scars to show for it. These two internet marketers that I recommend you check out, are well know internet gurus and very trustworthy. They over-deliver resources to you AND they have Forums where you can get help and answers to your inquiries 24/7. Not buying anything. Thinking you can figure it out on your own. Invest in knowledge and follow those who are successful.

6. BUYING EVERTHING: That's why I recommend you create a folder and "save" the emails that you are involved with. By reading and responding to every email you may be tempted to spend a lot of money on their products - this too is a distraction. Most internet marketers can say that we're all guilty of this (me included), but you must stay focused on your own niche. And if you have joined a membership as I recommended above, you will be too busy learning a DOING what is shown. Keeping up with their step-by-step videos will keep you very busy and you will be learning EVERYTHING you need to know to start your online business.

7. DON'T HAVE A CLEAR GOAL: If this is you, STOP and turn off the TV, phone, and all other distractions while you think of what you really want to do. Do you have the necessary drive and dedication it takes to stick with starting an online business? Only you have that answer.

8. SET UNREALIST GOALS: Do not expect to make a million dollars in 6 months like you hear from these "get rich quick" scams. When you set yourself an unrealistic goal, you only hurt yourself. You will wind up feeling disappointed and start doubting yourself. Too many newbie online business owners quit because they get discouraged. Realize that this can take a few years before you're in the big figures. That's what I really like about membership websites in my review website and why I recommend it for everyone newbie to advanced internet marketer.

9. NOT A PEOPLE PERSON: If you are not a people person, this business is not for you. Work Online Businesses are all about PEOPLE. It's not about technology. It's about helping people. Keep your mindset on this. Have the best of intentions for your business that is based on helping others, teaching others, and being honest with others. Honesty in online business is #1 - if you are not or try to fool people, they will find you out and your business will suffer. We all can tell what a scam is - if it's too good to be true, it usually is.