How To Start And Run An Internet Business 2nd Edition

This is the 2nd edition of this practical guide to establishing a profitable online business. It includes business ideas, case studies, suggestions for creating a visible web presence, tips for gaining and maintaining customers, and everything else you need to know to set-up and run a successful online venture. Anyone looking to generate some extra income through their computer will benefit from this guide. Only basic computer and internet skills are needed for this guide. It provides an advice for established businesses looking to fully harness the power of the internet.

Start an Online Business in easy steps, 2nd edition will show you how to research, prepare and run your own online business and will also give you the tools and the confidence to be able to explain to other staff members, clients, potential suppliers and of course customers, about what your online business is, and what it can do for them. This book is intended for entrepreneurs, employees, employers, parents, students... in fact anyone interested in starting a business online no matter what their level of experience. It is for the non-techie who wants to be involved with every facet of setting up and running their own e-business.

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Describes 101 popular home-based businesses, exploring the planning, set-up, management, and technical requirements of each and offering advice on designing effective Web sites and optimizing Web marketing opportunities.

This definitive guide to establishing a profitable online business includes business ideas, case studies, suggestions for creating a visible web presence, tips for gaining and maintaining customers, and everything else you need to know to set up and run a lucrative venture online. It will also help those established businesses looking to use the internet to expand their ventures. - Discover opportunities to generate income online - Establish a web venture that pays - Create a reliable and appealing virtual shop window - Protect your venture from scams and legal issues - Gain and maintain loyal customers worldwide - Optimise your web venture for growth - Generate more profit from affiliate schemes and other prospects Anyone looking to generate some extra income through their computer will benefit from this book. Only basic computer and internet skills are needed. REVIEWS: "'If you're looking to start your own Internet business, then this is the book to read! It provides first-hand guidance on making cash online... gives you the techniques, the contacts, and the knowledge to setup your own online business - quickly and easily. If you only read one book about making money on the Web - make it this one!' www.karlmoore.com 'The style is very much "how to" and makes what can be a complex topic highly accessible. It offers excellent and authoritative starting points for further research. Undoubtedly it offers great value for money." Phoenix" AUTHOR BIOG: Carol Anne Strange is a writer and creative consultant with a PGC in Digital Entrepreneurship. She has used the internet extensively over the years for research, promotion and income generation. She has established several profitable websites, including a writers' jobs board at writethismoment.com. CONTENTS: Acknowledgements About the author Preface Foreword 1. Discover the profitable Internet 2. Finding and preparing to start an online business 3. Creating your website 4. Preparing to go online 5. Understanding your online obligations 6. Launchin your business online 7. Finding your customers 8. Building customer loyalty 9. Staying ahead 10. Preparing for growth 11. Make more profit online Resources Index.

You’ve heard stories about people making their fortune creating Web sites and selling merchandise on the Internet. You’ve been eager to jump right in and take a shot at striking it rich, but you’re not quite sure how to get started—or if you’re business-minded and tech-savvy enough to succeed. Starting an Online Business for Dummies will show you how easy it is to get your ideas off the ground and on the Web. You’ll be able to take advantage of everything an online business has to offer, without an MBA or years of experience! This updated, hands-on guide gives you the tools you need to: Establish and promote your business Advertise your site Build a business with online auctions Keep your business legal and lawsuit free Impress customers in the virtual world Publicize your business with Google, Yahoo!, and Microsoft Conduct electronic payments Utilize VoIP, site feeds, blogging, and affiliate marketng You’ll soon begin to realize that online business is not confined to large corporations or even businesses with storefronts. With this handy, straightforward guide, you will have your business online and ready to go in no time. There’s also a chapter on hot new ways to make money online, such as selling on Amazon or promoting on Flickr. The 5th edition of Starting an Online Business for Dummies helps you help your business can reach its full potential!

Tried-and-true advice, tools, and strategies to start and succeed in a small business With more Canadians yearning to start a small business—along with benefitting tax rate incentives and interesting new business opportunities—there's never been a greater need for a detailed, comprehensive guide to operating a small business. Comprising the most pertinent information from several bestselling For Dummies books on the subject, this all-encompassing guide gives you everything you need to know about successfully running a small business. Define your target market Create the perfect business plan Get to the bottom of financials Build a strong online presence and social media following From soup to nuts, this book is your recipe for small business success.