You can associate or create a joint venture, where you retain control of your own part of the business.
Discuss with an advisor or tax attorney the best fits for what you are doing and the...more
1. Be very focused on your customers. Make sure that your company is solving a real problem that customers are willing to pay for.
2. Start small. Don't build up expenses or infrastructure...more
Congratulations on taking the time to examine your business model and future revenue streams.
If you take into account that many of the companies that did not survive the dotcom bust were...more
It seems you need to develop a plan that will serve as a guide, a map and a system to keep you on track. Talk to people in your industry, network and ask questions. You�d be surprised at the...more
Congrats on deciding to start an eBay business. EBay actually has a Global Trade organization dedicated to exactly this purpose. You might want to check itmore
Abosolutely! I built my own site completely via word of mouth, and it's now in the top 5000 US websites on the internet.
Building a business via word of mouth takes a LOT of time --...more
I know that Hypermart.com has a reseller program and does offer support. I use their services. Verio is also a very good web hosting company with a full suite of support options.
I would be very...more
I know that Hypermart.com has a reseller program and does offer support. I use their services. Verio is also a very good web hosting company with a full suite of support options.
I would be very...more
Congratulations on your new website!
Websites that offer paid memberships are actually pretty successful and profitable. Many evolve into full-blown online communities because of their success....more
I would never suggest offering free services unless I knew more about your business. I'm not a fan of business owners trading their time for free.
But, here are my recommendations based on...more
I would never suggest offering free services unless I knew more about your business. I'm not a fan of business owners trading their time for free.
But, here are my recommendations based on...more
There's a few ways:
1. Find websites that you like and keep these in mind.
2. Ask your business associates about who has done their websites and for recommendations
3. Your local...more
When building a Web 2.0 enabled website, you want to make sure that you have done a functionality assessment. Depending on whom you work with and their level of experience, you can expect to pay...more
Congratulations on your decision to start an online business!
There are many great books available on how to start an online company.
One of them is "Starting an Online Business for...more