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stephaniemel
Joined: Nov 19, 2008
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Posted: 2008-Nov-19 18:12
Hello everyone,
My name is Indie Swal. My husband and I have been talking about starting our own business for years. We have both have corporate experience but not do-it-yourself type experience or knowledge. It seems that starting an online business is one of the best options out there.
So, here I am. I look forward to learning from everyone on the forum,
Stephanie Mel
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beth_lk
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Joined: Jun 23, 2004
# Posts: 1309
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Posted: 2008-Nov-20 04:32
Hi Indie and welcome 
Pull up a chair that is cozy and start reading. This is where I started at and have learned over 90% of what I know in my business.
I of course do agree a online business is a good option, however make sure you don't mistaken good with easy. Just as with a off line biz, you will have to put in many hours and learn all kinds of different skills 
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formerskeptic
Joined: Oct 05, 2001
# Posts: 301
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Posted: 2008-Nov-20 06:08
Patience is the key. Welcome aboard
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aaron_bennett
Joined: Nov 30, 2008
# Posts: 1
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Posted: 2008-Dec-03 01:22
If you have corporate experience, then you are certainly aware of the reality of business, whether online, or traditional brick & mortar.
Word of warning. Watch out for most (not many, but most) of these online businesses. There are a tremendous amount of scams that do exist, many of which don't, and never have paid a dime to anyone. HYIPS (High yield investment portfolios) have done a lot of damage as well. Simply put...If it sounds to good to be true, run. You won't make X#$$$ in a week/day/month. It will take a lot of time, and research. If you haven't found a "good business" to integrate into your field of expertise, there is a massive amount of information to be had in forums such as these, however, be very diligent in researching "ads" that you see in forums such as these.
I would suggest letting some people know your areas of expertise (sales / management / marketing / design accounting...whatever)...they might have some solid ideas on what areas you may fit. Beware of those trying to fit you into a specific program however...
Good luck, and I certainly wish you the best
-Air
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animated3d
Joined: Dec 22, 2005
# Posts: 444
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Posted: 2008-Dec-03 03:43
if you plan to start a business online you should do your homework before starting it and go through all the facts and costs.
Facts: what am i offering to people? do i have small or big competition? will i actually make profit from it? who are my likely clients and how can they find me? ( this is where seo comes in handy)
Costs:domain,good hosting,merchant account,shopping cart,PPC and SEO (could hire someone or do yourself option)
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g1smd
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Joined: Jul 28, 2002
# Posts: 10465
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Posted: 2008-Dec-04 00:04
It is often easier to expand an existing business into an online presence than to start a whole new business online. Such a new business has no brand recognition, and nowhere to hide from failure should online traffic/sales not grow quick enough.
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