The Everything Guide to Starting an Online Business

The Everything Guide to Starting an Online Business
Author: Randall Craig
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2013-01-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1440555303

"Contains material adapted and abridged from The everything start your own business book, 4th edition, by Julia B. Harrington"--T.p. verso.

Starting an Online Business For Dummies®

Starting an Online Business For Dummies®
Author: Greg Holden
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2010-06-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0470640995

The nuts-and-bolts for building your own online business and making it succeed Is there a fortune in your future? Start your own online business and see what happens. Whether you're adding an online component to your current bricks-and-mortar or hoping to strike it rich with your own online startup, the sixth edition of this popular and practical guide can help. Find out how to identify a market need, handle promotion, choose Web hosting services, set up strong security, pop up prominently in search engine rankings, and more. The book explores the hottest business phenomenon today—social media marketing—with full coverage of Twitter, Facebook, blogs, and other technologies that are now firmly part of the online business landscape. Dives into all aspects of starting and establishing an online business, including the very latest big trends Highlights business issues that are of particular concern to online businesses Reveals how to identify a market need, handle promotion, choose Web hosting services, set up strong security, pop up prominently in search engine rankings, and more Covers the hottest social media marketing opportunities, including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and blogs Shows you specific types and examples of successful online businesses Provides the latest on B2B Web site suppliers, such as AliBaba.com Build a better online business from the ground up, starting with Starting an Online Business For Dummies, 6th Edition!

The Digital Business Start-Up Workbook

The Digital Business Start-Up Workbook
Author: Cheryl Rickman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2012-05-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 085708285X

How do I know if my idea will work? How do I decide on the business model? How do I find my audience? Your digital business start-up journey begins here. From the bestselling author of The Small Business Start-up Workbook, Cheryl Rickman brings you a thoroughly practical guide to starting up a digital business, covering the full journey from idea to exit, with easy-to-implement strategies to make your online venture an ongoing success. With a combination of tips, exercises, checklists, anecdotes, case studies and lessons learned by business leaders, this workbook will guide you through each step of digital business. Learn how to: • Assess whether your business idea will work online/digitally • Choose the right business model for your proposition and avoid wasting time • Assess demand, viability and uncover untapped needs and gaps in the market • Build a usable, engaging website and mobile app • Create a buzz using social networking • Drive high quality traffic to your site and convert visitors into paying customers • Use search engine optimization (SEO) and marketing (SEM) tools effectively • Raise finance and protect your business • Build and maintain a strong brand • Recruit and retain a strong team • Sell the business or find a suitable successor. Reviews for the book: “If you want advice on starting your own internet business, don’t ask me, read this book instead. It is more up-to-date and costs far less than a good lunch.” Nick Jenkins, Founder of Moonpig.com “This book excels in providing practical guidance on how to create a successful digital business which exceeds customer expectations and keeps customers happy each step of the way.” Scott Weavers-Wright, CEO of Kiddicare.com, and MD of Morrison.com (non-food) “If you read just one book on digital business, make it this one... It is inspirational, informative and interactive in equal measure. Highly recommended!” Rowan Gormley, Founder and CEO of NakedWines.com “Interspersed with inspiring and useful stories from successful entrepreneurs, this book can help aspiring business owners through a step-by-step process of refining their start-up ideas and building a solid business.” Elizabeth Varley, Founder and CEO of TechHub

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting an Online Business

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting an Online Business
Author: Frank Fiore
Publisher: Alpha Books
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Starting an Online Business shows why and how to establish company Web sites and Intranets. It speaks specifically to the idea of distributed information as capital and how to use the Web and Web technologies to positively impact revenues. See how to set objectives, create strategies, and implement programs for Web-related communications that will impact your company's marketing, sales and financial activities. Learn to manage a Web site and maximize the use of information gleaned from an online presence. Also included: an overview of E-commerce, explanations of various Web software tools, the basics of Web design and how to set up a company Intranet.

Start-up

Start-up
Author: Tom Harris
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2018-08-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3319945475

This guide for aspiring entrepreneurs provides expert advice on every aspect of launching a new business. It is designed to be of particular value for academics wishing to exploit the commercial value of a new technology or business solution. Inspiring and readable, it shows how to evaluate the strength of a business idea, how to protect inventions, reviews legal steps and responsibilities, shows how to position products in the market, how to create a business plan and raise initial capital. Case studies, exercises and tips demystify the process of starting a business, build confidence and greatly increase the chances of success.

How to Start a Business in Oregon

How to Start a Business in Oregon
Author: Entrepreneur Press
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: New business enterprises
ISBN: 9781932156485

This series covers the federal, state, and local regulations imposed on small businesses, with concise, friendly and up-to-the-minute advice on each critical step of starting your own business.

Cyberpreneur Philippines

Cyberpreneur Philippines
Author: Raymond Calbay
Publisher: PageJump Media
Total Pages: 271
Release: 2015-10-17
Genre:
ISBN: 6219502825

Want to start your own online business? The right time to do it is now. Cyberpreneur Philippines is your guide in launching an online business and growing it to profit. The book offers invaluable tips whether you're providing services, developing apps, or reselling products online. Straight from company CEOs, startup founders, and top freelancers, you'll learn how to plan your cyber business, develop ideas for apps and software products, and scale your business to more success, among others. "The book serves as an inspiration and as a manual for Filipinos to jump-start their online entrepreneurial journey." - Anton Diaz, Founder, Our Awesome Planet "This book is unlike any other. The best experts in the field talk about the most important topics on online entrepreneurship." - Jorge Azurin, Co-director, Founder Institute Manila & CEO, Horsepower.ph "It's the most comprehensive book on startups with a Filipino flavor." - Lyle Jover, Founder and CEO, Raket.ph

The Ultimate Guide to Dropshipping

The Ultimate Guide to Dropshipping
Author: Mark Hayes
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2013-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1483401820

"This guide will teach you everyhing you need to know to get your own business off the ground while avoiding the costly mistakes that can kill new dropshipping ventures. We will discuss everything from the dropshipping fundamentals to how to operate a dropshipping business and deal with the problems that arise."--Back cover.

God Loves Hair

God Loves Hair
Author: Vivek Shraya
Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2014-08-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1551525445

"A touching poetic exploration of budding sexuality, the mysticism of religion, and family dynamics. Shraya's text and Neufeld's illustrations capture the confusion, innocence, and de3lusions of adolescence bang on." -Brian Francis, author of Fruit I am often mistaken for a girl. Not just because I like to wear dresses or makeup. I don't mind. My parents are from India and here is not quite home. School isn't always safe and neither is my body. But I feel safe in my love for God. And God loves hair. First published to acclaim in 2011, Vivek Shraya's first book, now published by Arsenal Pulp Press for the first time, is a collection of twenty-one short stories following a tender, intellectual, and curious child of Indian origin as he navigates the complex realms of sexuality, gender, racial politics, religion, and belonging. Told with the poignant insight and honesty that only the voice of a young mind can convey, God Loves Hair is a moving and ultimately joyous portrait of youth that celebrates diversity in all shapes, sizes, and colors. A Lambda Literary Award finalist in the category of children's books. The stories are accompanied by the award-winning full-color illustrations of Juliana Neufeld. Vivek Shraya is a multimedia artist, working in the mediums of music, performance, literature, and film. He is also author of She of the Mountains.

Starting and Running an Online Business For Dummies

Starting and Running an Online Business For Dummies
Author: Kim Gilmour
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 407
Release: 2011-09-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1119994233

The fast and easy way to start and run an online business Starting an online business is no longer a novelty. It's a fact of life for individuals and established companies alike. The good news is that e-commerce and the practice of selling goods and services through a Web site and is not only here to stay, but it's thriving. More good news is that the steps required to conduct commerce online are well within the reach of ordinary people, even if you have no business experience. All you need is a good idea, a bit of start-up cash, computer equipment, and a little help from the practical, hands-on information in Starting and Running an Online Business For Dummies. With strategies to help you identify your market, design your website, choose services, trade securely, boost sales, and stay ahead of the competition; Starting and Running an Online Business For Dummies is just what you need to succeed. You'll discover how to open an online business in ten easy steps, how to select the right web host and design tools, why giving your e-business site structure and style is vital, techniques on attracting and keeping customers, and much more. Advice on how to get your business on the Web quickly and economically Completely revised and updated Includes the latest information on web hosting, search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, harnessing the power of social media marketing, and more Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a small business owner looking to expand your business online, this up-to-date and easy-to-follow guide covers all the essentials you need to know to get on the Web quickly and economically, without all the technical jargon and hype bogging you down.