Everyone is always after YOUR money – to get it they will tell you all the things they think you want to hear. People trying to get you to start an online business are no different – they want you to buy their domain and hosting service, their systems, software and anything else you need … Read more
What you need to start an online business is not as daunting as you might think. The concept of online marketing is quite simple. Hundreds of thousands of very ordinary folk have online businesses that they run from home with nothing more than a computer and an Internet connection. Clearly you already have those, otherwise … Read more
The cheapest way to start an online business is for free as I covered in a previous post. Starting an online business for free is a great way to test if your business model is successful or if it requires a rethink and possibly a total revamp before you start throwing money at scaling up. … Read more
I have on occasion been asked if you can start an online business with no money. My answer is always – absolutely “YES you can!” Followed by: “Do you want to start a business or do you want to start a business that will succeed? In other words do you have the knowledge and discipline … Read more
You’re considering starting an online business and now wondering what the first steps are. By searching on the Internet you have already taken the first step to starting an online business- let’s see if I can help you. In this post I will outline a few of the considerations require to get your online business … Read more
Skyping with a friend of mine in Zimbabwe who had read a previous post of mine he asked me:“Can I Start and Online Business From Anywhere in the World?” For those who know the political history of Zimbabwe since gaining Independence this question is very pertinent. The short answer to his question is YES! Geographical … Read more
The skills you will need to start an online business will depend on what type of online business you decide on. Just as in the “real world” there is a large difference in business types and while many of the skills overlap in certain cases specialist skills, knowledge and experience are needed. Let’s take a … Read more
What a great question – sitting here at the beginning of 2022 wondering what the future will be like, you might well be asking yourself, and your family, if it is a good time to start an online business. One thing the Covid pandemic has taught us is that our financial security is not something … Read more