Many people dream of building a business so that they can give up their day job and pursue their dreams. Unfortunately many people do not get past the dreaming stage and in 5 or 10 years they will still be talking about the dream that will happen one day!
The great thing about the internet it has provided everyone who has an internet to start an online business very, very cheaply. the hard part is deciding what you want to do.
Below are some tips and resources that will help break through this challenge and set you on the way of taking real action to start your business TODAY!
Choose your niche
Every day, a huge amount of new websites are being published. This means that competition is growing. A proven way of establishing an online business is choosing a niche.
Think about what you like doing, what you enjoy. Do some research by entering search phrases about the niche and see how many people have websites advertising products. Look on the right hand side of the Google search screen. These are paid adverts and a good indication there is money to be made (why else would someone pay for an advert?).
This is a very easy step. Find a reliable, feature reach service such as Digital Ark, search for the domain name you would like to call your business. If it is available, register it. Please take a look at out Learning Zone that will provide guidance on choosing and buying a domain and hosting.
On our service you can have a free .co.uk domain, web hosting and e-mail for £2.49 a month – no hidden extras.
Build your web site
This is the part where people can struggle. So there is a couple of answers.
Use a service such as WordPress. This allows you quickly to build a professional website with no skills. Our web hosting packages include 1 click install of WordPress to make it even easier.
Use a software package to build your website. All of our hosting includes a free wysiwyg editor that is easy to use, even for a complete beginner.
Have some design the website for you. We offer a range of small business website design services.
Online payments
It is now easier than ever to add online payment facilities without having to open an account with a credit card merchant service. If you are just starting Paypal is a great choice. There are no set up fees, it is safe, universally recognised, no monthly fees and you only pay for each transactions (currently 3.4% of amount plus 20 pence).
It is very easy to create Paypal Buy Now buttons and then add them to your website.
Conclusion
As you can see. By following the above steps you could very quickly have a website up and running today ready to take orders. Why wait? Seize the moment and start your business today.
I also recommend 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris a great guide to lifestyle design by setting up an online business.
I would like to add that unlike many web design and web hosting companies, I work with my clients, provide support to help them be successful.
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