The Internet has come a long way since its earliest days. Although the roots of the Internet go back to the 1970s, or even earlier in some cases, the modern consumer was not truly aware of its utility until the early to mid 1990s. What began as a small network for emergency services and military electronic communication devices grew into a much more widely used network, one which hundreds of millions of people are using every day for many different purposes. The Internet has become one of the most reliable places to get news, information, references, definitions, and the latest sales. It has been at the forefront of an emergence of communications technology and development, and continues to play a role in the progress of civilization as no technology before it has.
With so much monumental force behind the Internet, you may be wondering where exactly a small business can make their mark. What may be encouraging to know, however, is that the Internet and much of the technology that supports it actually began in much smaller development groups than the larger corporations you may be expecting to have been at the source. These independent developers and businesses, centered around what is now known as “Silicon Valley,” helped to motivate much of the progress that led to the eventual development and widespread popularity of the Internet as we know it today. The truth of the matter is that the Internet was made for, and continues to support, small business ideas. If you have any doubts, consider the fact that you can set up a business on the Internet for a fraction of the price as what it would cost you in real space. When you account for rent, needing supplies, registering and ensuring that you are up to certain codes and regulations and the licenses that you may need, you should be able to see why the Internet may be one of the best chances a small business has to succeed.
Both for its advertising power and its ease of development, the Internet can turn any small business idea into a powerhouse. If you are considering starting a small business, or have already started one but are not sure exactly where you can find more growth potential, then you may find the answers you are looking for with the Internet itself and the opportunities it can provide you.
