Have you ever thought how nice it would be to own an online business with little or low start-up cost? Does the thought of being able to work anywhere - in a restaurant, at home, at the beach - excite you? Have you succeeded? Like me, you may have wasted your time on too many researches which could lead to much fatigue and frustrations. These basic steps will enable you to start the business owning process and bring you closer to your dream!

1. Search for Good Training Resources


Browse the internet for information relating to online business, internet business, internet marketing, home business, small business or starting a business. Sources of information may come in the form of articles, e-books, advertisements, blogs, forums and attending seminars. Get familiar with what is required of an online business. Focus your research on internet marketing strategies - the key to running a successful internet business.


2. Identify a few Resources that best suit your Immediate Goal


It is important for you to identify which of the above resources would satisfy your most immediate goal. As a rookie with a big dream to own a successful internet business, I chanced upon a seminar delivered by an internet marketing guru. This 3-day course taught me all I need to know about the internet marketing business. If you do not have the time to attend a seminar, download e-books. They are your best alternative.


3. Apply the most Effective Internet Marketing Strategies


There are many strategies that will propel your online business to greater heights. It is important that you stay focus, be consistent and persevere in applying these strategies every day. Apply 2 or 3 strategies that you feel most comfortable with. You will realize that it is necessary to put in a fair amount of effort at the beginning. But in the long run, it gets easier and you will reap the benefits of your hard work.


4. Drive Traffic To Your Website


It is important that you focus on driving traffic to your website in the first six months of your start-up. There are many strategies that will enable you to generate traffic. These strategies will ensure that you are getting a response from a list of subscribers who are genuinely serious and interested in your products.


5. Develop Your Own Products or Sell Affiliate Products?


You could either develop your own products or you may also sell affiliate products. If developing your own products requires too much time and energy, start by selling affiliate products. There are many affiliate products that are readily available in the market. When choosing the products to promote, select a niche that you are passionate about.

This is the first part of my Online Business Biography Series. Watch out for my next article which will focus on some of the most effective strategies that will help drive traffic to your website.