There are plenty of ways that you can work from home on the internet. However, there is one problem, it takes a lot of work and learning. The learning part is something not a lot of people are willing to do.
However, if you are willing to do that I can give you 5 solid business models that you could use to EVENTUALLY make money online and work from home saying goodbye to your day job.
1. eBay Business
This is relatively simple. All you have to do is find a vendor to supply you with wholesale products. Then you sale them for less than retail price, but more than wholesale netting a profit on ebay.
2. Website Building
This has already been discussed in this thread so I am not going to go into the details. I will say that this is probably offers the best chance to earn big money.
3. Blogging
This is the same as website building except there is more interactivity and has to be updated more. In my opinion website building is better than blogging. This is strongly subjected to personal opinion so please form your own.
4. Affiliate Programs
This also has been covered in this thread so im not going to go into detail about it.
5. eBooks
This is a great way to earn money online. You really have to wait a long time for this one. So if you do not think you can create a decent product that solves a problem do not go for this. However, if you think you can you can really cash in on some big time long term residual income