“Many people are seeing the opportunity to internationalise themselves by either starting an Internet-based business or restructuring an existing business to be operable over the Internet. An Internet-based business does offer the potential to create an income that is either equal or similar to that which one would enjoy ‘at home,’ whilst still living in another country. In addition, in many cases, this is possible without having to change clientele or learn a new language. Therefore, the Internet-based business tends to minimise the level of change that one would need to go through in an effort to internationalise. Best of all, the Internet is not regulated by any country at present, which allows for tremendous freedom.”
http://www.internationalman.com/articles/how-an-online-business-can-help-you-internationalize