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If you are thinking about starting an online business, there
are a few things you need to ask yourself first.
Can I dedicate myself to this business?
Contrary to what a lot of ads tell you, there is no get rich
quick business. If you start an online business, you will
be putting in hours each day to make that business successful.
You will need to be very dedicated to that business to succeed.
Weeks, months, or even years could go by before you start
making any money. Make sure you are ready for that kind of
commitment before you start your business.
What kind of business do I want?
What are you interested in? Make sure you pick a business
that you will be passionate about. Making your business a
success will take time, perseverance, passion and a lot of
work.
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What do I want to accomplish with this business?
Make sure you know exactly what you want to do with your
business. Write out your business plans and goals. This will
help you to realize what you want to do with your business
and how you want to do it.
After you have answered these questions and written out your
plans and goals, you will then have a lot to learn about building
and maintaining websites, promoting your business, computers,
and much more.
There are numerous web resources that you can utilize...
Building a website:
http://www.bfree.on.ca/HTML/
http://www.bignosebird.com/
http://www.pagetutor.com/
Promoting your website:
http://www.freepromote.com/
http://www.promotionworld.com/
http://www.internet-centre.com/promo/
Computer Information:
http://www.sharpened.net/
http://webopedia.internet.com/
http://www.help-site.com/
I do not want to discourage you from starting an online business,
but I do want to prepare you for what it takes to build your
business. Do not be afraid to ask more experienced netpreneurs
for help and advice. Most people will be only too glad to
help a Newbie get started. Join some good email discussion
lists to learn from others:
pubsonly-subscribe@topica.com
momsbiz-subscribe@egroups.com
digital-women-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
HTML-heaven-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
So if you are thinking about starting an online business,
just remember that it takes a lot of time, work, commitment,
passion, dedication and perseverance. But I would also like
to tell you that it is very rewarding, educational, challenging,
exciting, and enjoyable. I thoroughly enjoy helping people,
making new friends, being in control of my own business, and
being able to make decisions based on what I feel is right
to build my reputation and business.
If you feel that you want to take the time and put in the
effort to build an online business, I say congratulations
and I wish you all the best!!
Terri Seymour is the publisher of Web Success Ezine
and
owner of Web Success Central. You can contact her at
ter02@newnorth.net
Subscribe to Web Success Ezine
and receive two free gifts by sending any email to
web-success-subscribe@egroups.com
or visit Web
Success Central at http://www.websuccesscentral.com/
for
lots of resources, helpful information and moneymaking
programs.
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