Anybody can realistically start a home-based business these days, as the cost is so low that you need no more than $10 to get started. Thanks to the Internet and all of the free tools it provides, if you are equipped with the right information and have the desire to succeed, it can be done.Realistically, if you are ready to apply yourself full-time to your home-based business, there is no reason why you cannot be earning a full-time income in a few months time. With that said, achieving this level of success will take a few things; the knowledge to do the right things and the motivation to push through the hard times.Now there are plenty of different products you can sell in your home-based online business, but the basic structure of your business will succeed only when it follows a very rigid format, which has been the same format many successful online entrepreneurs. Now most people will not come out and give you these secrets, but I am going to give it to you right now. Here is the basic structure of the successful online business model:1. Develop outstanding productsWithout great products, you won’t last long in this business. Whether you are creating physical products or digital information products, be sure to go above and beyond, leaving your customers satisfied every time.2. Drive targeted leads to your websiteDriving plenty of targeted leads to your website in order to capture their information is vital to the success of your business.3. Build a relationship with your subscribersSend quality information to your list, making sure to provide quality information for free mixed in with subtle sales letters. Be sure to provide them with great information on a regular basis so you build your credibility.4. RepeatThe above is the structure of the online business sales model. If you can do all of the above well, simply scale it and watch it grow.