(ThyBlackMan.com) Do you have a burning desire to quit the nine-to-five routine and start making a living online? Millions of people have this dream, but are not sure how to make this change. Below are some of the most important steps you should take if you want to start making money online.
Educate Yourself
Unfortunately, many people who decide to work online think it’s easier than it actually is. Eventually it can become an easy way to earn money and make a living, but there’s a steep learning curve you have to overcome in the beginning. For instance, if you decide to market products and services online, it’s a wise decision to complete some kind of marketing course first such as an online bachelor of science in marketing.
If you have a marketing qualification or an online marketing degree, you will be more likely to attract higher quality clients and develop 
the skills required to work on more advanced and successful marketing projects.
Become an Outsourcer for Other Companies
It can be difficult to land your ideal marketing job without any relevant work experience and you can’t get this experience without getting a job. However, there a way to get around this ‘catch 22’ situation. Huge numbers of businesses are always on the lookout for online outsourcers who can complete a wide range of short term jobs such as graphic design, web design, content creation and much more. Working on these types of short term projects will give you an opportunity to get valuable work experience, enhance your resume and allow you to build a portfolio of work you have completed.
Volunteer or Become an Intern with an Online Expert
A large number of people spend years trying to make money on the internet without much success. In many cases, these individuals jump from one get rich quick scheme to another without getting the right advice about how to make a living online.
To avoid this problem, you should look towards people who are consistently making money on the internet. If possible, approach one of these experts and ask them if you could volunteer or become an intern for them for a certain period of time. The experience you get if they agree to this arrangement is invaluable and could prevent a lot of problems in the future.
Network with Other People Online
Even though you may be working alone, there are times when you will need help, advice and support from other people. Building up a network of online contacts is one of the best ways to ensure that you have a network of people you can help and who can help you. This can be easily achieved through social media websites, blogs and forums.
A large number of people make a great living online. Unfortunately, many more people fail online because they don’t approach their online work in a professional and serious way. However, if you follow the steps above, you will be much more likely to become the next online success story.
Staff Writer; Malik Goodman