The first step to creating an online business is Planning and Brainstorming. What kind of business can I start online? Choosing the right one for you will save you months, even years or frustration.

One bit of advice I always give clients that are searching for the right type of online business is to find your passion and get paid to do what you love. I stand behind that advice however there is another piece to this that many miss. In your research, be sure it's a something that people are willing to spend money on. Just because you love something does not necessarily make it a profitable online business model.

A few years ago, I personally discovered that one of the fastest ways to get started making money online is to make money freelancing. Offer your services as a freelancer based on your current skills, experience and knowledge and earn money immediately by cashing in on your expertise! There are already thousands of other internet marketers looking to outsource certain aspects of their business to freelancers. It's a ready market.

Here is a list of some example skills you may be able to offer to others and make some extra money while you are first starting out creating your online business.

* Computer programmer

* Data entry/processor

* Editor/copy editor

* Virtual Assistant

* Web designer

* Writer/Ghost writer

* Telemarketer

* Sales consultant

* Graphic designer

* Accountant/bookkeeper

* Article and press release writing and submission

* Search Engine Optimization

* Blog setup and maintenance

* PPC and Google AdWords setup and management

* Customer Service/Support

* Professional Voice Over

* Creating Flash Movies

* Creating Camtasia Video Tutorials

There are people right now that will gladly pay you to work from home and provide services or skills to them that you may already have. I've given a few common examples- but there are many many more.

Freelancing can easily be done online with the opportunity to reach clients from all over the world.

* You can provide freelancing services in your part/spare time until you are earning enough to quit your fill time job.

* You can use Freelancing as an as-needed means of supplementing your income as you develop your product and business model and improve your marketing strategies.

* Instead of trying to create a product or service, an ebook, an affiliate program or membership site you just might decide that YOU are the best product to sell online and make freelancing and selling yourself and skills is your ticket to financial freedom.

If you are looking to start making money online quickly- freelancing is a fantastic option. Getting started and taking action is the biggest obstacle that you'll overcome so make the most of today.