I have been burnt many times on starting a business.
 Whether, it is a MLM or internet business.
 I have found that you need to do research.
 One of the ways you can do research is by e-books.
  Most are for free and some are inexpensive.
 There is a wide selection to choose from.
 They are easy to download and do not take that much time.
 Some e-books are short and some can be hundreds of pages long.
  To get a good idea of what kind of business you would like to do go searching for what you have an interest for.
 Go with what feels right to you.
 If you do not have a passion for what you are doing then maybe you should not be doing that.
How are you going to relay that enthusiasm to your customer if you do not feel it?  Another good resource that I have found is to go into forums.
 In general, everyone is very helpful and informative.
  There is such a variety of information that can be obtained.
 In the forums also, you can hear some success and what some scam businesses are.
 One of my favorite websites is Why Do Work.
 There is tons of information and very informative people.
  So, if you are serious about starting a business I highly recommend that you:

1. Find something you are passionate or have some knowledge about
2. Take the time to find what business is going to right for you.
   

With that in mind good luck!!