I'm looking to start my own online store.  Any good websites where I can find information on how to start my own online store?  Has anyone started their own online store?  Were you financially successful?
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If you are planning an e-commerce venture, I suggest you subscribe to the magazine Internet Retailer http://www.internetretailer.com . This magazine gives you strategies used by successful etailers and other tips/case studies that you can apply to your business. They have a Top 400 Top Etailers special edition that you can order that lists the top online sellers and what made them succeed (almost all are "big boys" but you sure can get good ideas).\n\nOne article that I found very useful is "7 Steps to Successful Web Site Development" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol142/website.htm as it takes to you all the decision steps that you need to take when starting an online business. Like any other business, startup period is full of "should I do this" or "should I do that" questions. The article is useful because it helps you think through every step of the way - from why do you want a website to who is your audience to how will you create your website to how you will market your new website.\n\nHere are the steps you need to take when creating your online business:\n\nSTEP 1: Set Your Goals - Why do you want a web site? What is the size of the online market? What are the goals for your website?\n\nSTEP 2: Develop Your Web Site Strategy - Who is your website target audience? What typically appeals to your target audience? How are the other websites (your competition) reaching out to this target audience? How will you measure your performance?\n\nSTEP 3: Set-Up Implementation Plans - What name will you give to your site? How do you envision the design of your web site? How will you create your website? How will you create your content? How will you maintain your website?\n\nSTEP 4: Start the Ball Rolling - Do you have a logo? For e-retailers, do you have the critical components needed to run an e-commerce site? How are you going to host your site?\n\nSTEP 5: Create and Launch Your Web Site - Have you uploaded your site with your chosen web host provider? Are the scripts and application you need for your website functioning well? Have you tested your website? \n\nSTEP 6: Promote Your Web Site and Measure Its Results - Do you have a plan in place to market your website? Do you regularly review your traffic logs and web site performance tracker? How are you going to get sites to link to you? Do you know the search engine keywords that you rank well? If your site is not visible in the search engine results pages for its keywords, what strategies do you intend to do? \n\nSTEP 7: Maintain Your Website and Grow Your Web Business - Continue to find ways to grow your web business. How do you intend to continue your education on web development?
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Hey there! Running your own online business can be an extremely lucrative venture as well as one that requires very low start up costs. I run my own business from home, and make a little over $500 a week. I am hoping to double that amount by the end of June. Check out www.live-wealthy.ws . The site features an online DVD presentation that you can view to see what the company is all about, and what they can do for you, as well as an income calculator so you can see just how much you can make. The earning potential is unlimited! Some members are earning hundreds to thousands of dollars a week with this program!! www.live-wealthy.ws features a 7 day free trial so you can check the program out for yourself, and see all of the tools and support that are available to you. To become a full member, you only pay $10. This can easily be recouped within the first day that you start if you start working the program from day one. If you are interested sign up, and should you need any help at all, you can email me personally at ecommsolutions@yahoo.com . I would be happy to help you out any way I can! Good luck on all of your future endeavors!
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building such a website from scratch, would be a tough as well as time consuming task..to make it professional and secure, and to debug, it will take a months to build a website like e-bay..\nthe easier way would be to use CMS desinged to handle online shopping.. some of CMS are free while some are available for purchase.
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for someone to get started with very little I would suggest them to first have capital. a freind is on his way by making first a go with  with e-bay by just knowing a few people with items and has blossumed like you would not believe.it can be a money maker for some and some excellent finds for other, whichever you choose.\n\nfor some that may not know how much fun it is to browse and/or shop on e-bay-here are some instructions to a very good spot to start out finding excellant products at very reasonable prices. this fellow starts out at very low starting bid prices on knives, i-pods, all tools, fishing equiptment, computers, printers and changes his items maybe every other day.how I think he makes it so good on there is he guarentees his items, sends to any country, and he keeps a 100 percent feedback which means the customers have all been happy.\nsome folks dont know how to dig in there so here is how to get to his site fairly easy and from there click around to an entire new trend for shoppers and sellers alike and.b.t.w., (2000canary is his i.d.)--just get to e-bay and click "buy" then under "buy" theres 2 boxes (go under them)is a search option--click "e-bay stores" search and put in the "2000canary"(dont worry about filling in the other blanks)then click search again. you will notice that its also known as his "liquidators companys" because he has done so well hefeatures a store spot on ebay as well. then happy hunting!!gradually you will learn to watch on ebay and deal with folks that have lots of great feedback to avoid problems, which is tricky at first until youve learned the ropes. this I know, will at least send you to an awesome spot to start with some great deals daily.\nthe items also display a current picture of the product that is up for sale as well. I have alot of fun in there myself. I love to buy fitness c d's because I get bored so easy and I mostly pay 2-3 bucks for them if you catch them on a good day where theres few bidders on line. thats when you can scoop up on the deals, my freind!! \n\niso it seems to me that perhaps to buy and resell if one is agressive enough could prosper well. ywe all have to start somewhere!!\n\n\n \n\nWhat kind of company (with the minimum investment) would be successful ing some type of capital backup.
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You've got a couple of issues here -- let's tackle one at a time.\n\nRE: Retail Sales of the trading cards\n\nThe best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nI recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* Start and Run a Profitable Retail Business by Jim Dion, Ted Topping\n* Retail Business Kit for Dummies by Rick Segel \n* Specialty Shop Retailing: How to Run Your Own Store Revised by Carol L. Schroeder\n* So You Want To Own The Store: Secrets to Running a Successful Retail Operation by Mort Brown\n\nThere are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.\n\nRE: Copyright\n\nYou would apply for a copyright, not a patent, for any original designs.\n\nCopyrights can be obtained for things of an artistic nature. This includes, of course, poetry, films, sculptures, music, fiction, etc. But can also include things that may not necessarily seem "artistic" in the general sense of the word. Copyrights can also be obtained for advertising copy, games, software programs and blueprints, to name just a few. \n\nYou can do this at the US Copyright Office – see the last 2 links in the source box. The application is fairly simple & the cost is $30 per application (it will likely rise to $45 by July 1).\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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There are tons of scams and huge start up fees!!\n\nThere is also a huge difference between a home business and a home job!! And of course then there are MLM's - think MaryKay!!\n\nI personally sat down and made a list of what was imporant to me. I wanted a company that had a clean slate with the BBB, one that cared about me and my family, one that had a proven track record and was dependable, free training, great support team, no selling or stocking, and no large amount of money to start up!\n\nI am a single mom so anything over 30 dollars is big!!\n\nI have found what it is that I was looking for and they met all of my requirements. That is the best advise I can offer you!
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I started online retail business two years ago and doing good day by day. You don't need MBA degree for this; but, you should know computer and its coding languages for making changes to your web store. Your computer knowledge will be asset for this route otherwise it will be little tough to do online business. Moreover, first couple of years you have to spend most of your time in searching online what is market trend and who are your competitors. It will need lots of time initially to setup online business. Good luck and I will be happy to answer any particuler question regarding this. Have a nice evening!
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You're already there... \n\nThe Internet. The Web. Online. \n\nIn fact, for many people, the Internet is a second home. It's the easiest, most flexible, and most convenient tool for finding information now. \n\nThink about your favorites or bookmarks. You probably have a huge list of sites (sorted, if you're lucky, into folders!) about gardening, news, holidays, recipes, shopping, Christmas, family health, games, tips, TV, finance or whatever else catches your fancy. \n\nAnd the reason you bookmarked those sites? They gave you useful information. \n\nNow think about all those other people out there on the Web. Who are they? \n\nMoms, dads... single parents, grannies... sporty types, couch potatoes... teachers, homeschoolers, music freaks, would-be chefs. They all seek the same thing. And that is, of course, quality, relevant information for their kids, gardens, home projects, hobbies, and the list goes on and on. \n\nSurfers love Web sites that reflect the owner's passion about a specific topic (i.e., painting, dogs, travel, scrapbooking, etc.) They are excited to find articles, advice, and ideas that respond to their needs or fuel their dreams. And when they discover a site that appeals to them, they will return frequently. \n\nYou too can do this too. \n\nWhat is your passion? What information, based on your experiences (life, education, employment), could you share? How could you help someone else? \n\nEverybody knows something about something. Identify it and then write about it! There are thousands and thousands of people who want to read about it - and spend money on it - now. \n\nMy site was created just like this. I love to help others and I know a lot about resumes, so I created a site about that. A link to it is below. I make money on my site and so far, I don't sell a thing. That will come as my site continues to grow.\n\nBelieve me, if a 40 year old mother of two children can do it, you can, too. \n\nIt's an honest business because I created it myself.  I will not do anything to "rip off" anyone else.  I wouldn't be able to sleep at night if I did that. \n\nThe first link is to my site.  The second link is to the site that I created my web site with.
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The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.\n\nI recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.\n\nAssociations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links. \n\nResearch, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:\n\n* How to Start & Manage a Convenience Food Store Business by Jerre G. Lewis\n* Start and Run a Profitable Retail Business by Jim Dion, Ted Topping\n* Retail Business Kit for Dummies by Rick Segel \n* Specialty Shop Retailing: How to Run Your Own Store Revised by Carol L. Schroeder\n* So You Want To Own The Store: Secrets to Running a Successful Retail Operation by Mort Brown\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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1. You can sell products and run an ecommerce website like Newegg or Amazon\n\n2. You can publish information earn by advertising (through contextual advertising like Google Adsense and Yahoo Publishers Network; banner advertising such as Fastclick, Tribal Fusion and Burst Media; or your own ad sales)\n\n3. You can create members-only website and earn money throough monthly or yearly subscriptions such as most adult websites or Economist.com\n\n4. You can sell information products such as downloadable ebooks or CDRoms\n\n5. You can bring buyers and sellers in your portal such as eBay\n\n6. Sell services such as search engine optimization, graphics design, web design, online incorporation, domain broker, etc. \n\nOne article that I found very useful is "7 Steps to Successful Web Site Development" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol142/website.htm as it takes to you all the decision steps that you need to take when starting an online business. Like any other business, startup period is full of "should I do this" or "should I do that" questions. The article is useful because it helps you think through every step of the way - from why do you want a website to who is your audience to how will you create your website to how you will market your new website.\n\nHere are the steps you need to take when creating your online business:\n\nSTEP 1: Set Your Goals - Why do you want a web site? What is the size of the online market? What are the goals for your website?\n\nSTEP 2: Develop Your Web Site Strategy - Who is your website target audience? What typically appeals to your target audience? How are the other websites (your competition) reaching out to this target audience? How will you measure your performance?\n\nSTEP 3: Set-Up Implementation Plans - What name will you give to your site? How do you envision the design of your web site? How will you create your website? How will you create your content? How will you maintain your website?\n\nSTEP 4: Start the Ball Rolling - Do you have a logo? For e-retailers, do you have the critical components needed to run an e-commerce site? How are you going to host your site?\n\nSTEP 5: Create and Launch Your Web Site - Have you uploaded your site with your chosen web host provider? Are the scripts and application you need for your website functioning well? Have you tested your website? \n\nSTEP 6: Promote Your Web Site and Measure Its Results - Do you have a plan in place to market your website? Do you regularly review your traffic logs and web site performance tracker? How are you going to get sites to link to you? Do you know the search engine keywords that you rank well? If your site is not visible in the search engine results pages for its keywords, what strategies do you intend to do? \n\nSTEP 7: Maintain Your Website and Grow Your Web Business - Continue to find ways to grow your web business. How do you intend to continue your education on web development?
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www.dropship4free.com is great for buying and dropshipping. I have been using them for 2 years and all prices are either wholesale or below. I have compared them to hundreds of others and it really seems to be tops. Plus, it's free!!Let me know what you think.
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My wife started a home-based business online that's really working out for her. \n\nIf you'd like her website let me know.
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Hey there! Running your own online business can be an extremely lucrative venture as well as one that requires very low start up costs. I run my own business from home, and make a little over $500 a week, and I just started a month and a half ago. I am hoping to double that amount by the end of June. Check out www.live-wealthy.ws . The site features an online DVD presentation that you can view to see what the company is all about, and what they can do for you, as well as an income calculator so you can see just how much you can make. The earning potential is unlimited! Some members are earning hundreds to thousands of dollars a week with this program!! www.live-wealthy.ws features a 7 day free trial so you can check the program out for yourself, and see all of the tools and support that are available to you. To become a full member, you only pay $10. This can easily be recouped within the first day that you start if you start working the program from day one. If you are interested sign up, and should you need any help at all, you can email me personally at ecommsolutions@yahoo.com . I would be happy to help you out any way I can! Good luck on all of your future endeavors!
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I do the bulk of my shopping online. I like eBay (of course), Amazon.com, Wal-mart.com, Landsend.com and Target.com. You can also get some good buys on Overstock.com.
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If you are not good with websites and you don't want to or find it difficult to learn, you should find someone who can sit down and either do it for you or walk you through. Any kid can do this these days, but you should find someone who is online on a regular basis, preferrably someone who already sells on eBay. If you don't have anyone in mind who would do it as a favor, you should find someone who will help for a fee.\n\nIf you only make a few purses/ponchos per week or month, all you need is create an ebay account and list your items as an auction or with a buy-it-now flat price. If you have many items to sell, you could open up an "eBay Store." There's a monthly fee, but you'll be able to customize it, create different categories, cross-advertise your items, etc. The store makes it easier for potential clients to view everything you are offering.\n\nIf you don't want to deal with any of this online stuff, you should be prepared to share the profits. There are companies that run brick and mortar stores -- you take your merchandise to them, they'll create an ebay auction. If and when it sells, they take a fee and pay you the rest. One of such companies is called Net2Auction (link 1 below). They may not have a location in your area.\n\nAnother good place is on eBay itself -- they have a service called Trading Assistant (link 2 below). It is basically the same thing -- you find someone in your area (make sure they have good feedback on eBay and their auction listings look professional), take your item to them, and they'll sell it for a fee.\n\nThe biggest problem with the above is that these places may not want to sell your items because if the prices of your items are too low (oversaturated marketplace, not enough interested buyers, etc), it won't make sense for them to help you because their fees will eat up all the profits.\n\nBut those would be good places to start. If business goes well, then I'd go back to my first suggestion -- learn the ropes and start listing the auctions yourself and/or open an eBay Store..\n\nGood luck.
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hello my name is missy i'm in the mailing buisness as well do you have any idea of setting up own web site please let me know of any ideas you may have what kind of information do you have?please feel free to let me know any time day or night.
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I have started my own Business... while looking I used this guide to help me determine WHICH business to get into:\n\nWhat should you look for in an "ideal" internet/home business? \n\n- No or minimal start-up fees (Our business start-up is $29.00)\n- A product or service you feel good about  (Consumable products used in every home… safer, more effective, less expensive, things people use and need on a daily basis)\n- A duplicable system (work FOR yourself- NOT BY yourself… we are a TEAM of individuals working to help others… “Enhancing the lives of those we touch by helping others reach their goals from Home!!!”\n- Residual income (Residual Income PLUS bonuses for helping others!!!)\n- Customizable web sites to promote your business  (Free website for ALL Members)\n- Free training and support  (Free Company and TEAM Training… we will work with you to reach YOUR GOALS!!!)\n- Free marketing materials and ideas (Our support team has 70 members who are there to help you every step of the way… Training and support from people who have been there and done that.  Training provided via email, internet, or telephone)\n- Company in business at least 18 months and in good standing with the Better Business Bureau (Inc 500 Company in business for over 20 years with over 700 Million in annual sales. As for the Better Business Bureau: “The Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming division of the Better Business \nBureau recently presented Our Company AND CEO with its 2005 "Hall of Fame" award. This prestigious award honored Our Company for its example of ethics and integrity in \ndealings with customers, employees, and the community. We have received many other Prestigious Awards.)\n\nVisit my website to get more info: http://learn2.momsmakemore.com or http://learn2.ownanewbusiness.com