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Start Your Online Business From Scratch

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If you're thinking about starting your own online business, but not quite sure where to start, then this class is for you! You'll be taken through the basics of how to identify a gap in the market, the most ideal online platforms so use and how to market your online store when it's up and running.

This class is ideal for people who are both new to online businesses and also people who may have tried launching their own online business in the past, but aren't quite sure how to make it become successful. Luckily, you've come to the right place!

 

In this class you will learn:

- How to choose the most suitable online platform for your business.

- How to find a demand in the market to fill.

- How to plan your marketing strategy to get customers to buy your products or services.

- How to think of the best name for your business.

- The initial steps towards building your online store.

- The best ways to market your business based on your products, services and platform.

- How to manage your finances; the basics of income vs expenses to be able to run a profitable online business.

- How tweaking your online store regularly and experimenting with your business can bring positive rewards and allow you to see any changes in your market very quickly.

 

Class objective:

By the end of this class you will know exactly how to start a new online business from scratch, choose the best platforms for your products or services, and be confident in being able to market your business effectively. This class is for entrepreneurs who are keen to learn how to take advantage of a gap in the market and create a profitable online business - from zero.

 

Next steps:

Once you've set up the basics of your online business, you'll want to continue to improve your marketing approach. Head over to my other video on "How To Win At Online Marketing" right now to hear my tips and tricks of how to stay ahead of the market!

Link is here: https://skl.sh/2plA59l

Syllabus

  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Find a demand in the market to fill
  • 3 Decide on your platforms
  • 4 Plan your marketing strategy
  • 5 Choose your business name
  • 6 Build your online store
  • 7 Market your business
  • 8 Build your audience
  • 9 Adjust and experiment
  • 10 Track your finances

Taught by

James Hutchinson

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