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by Greg Holden (Author) "You've been thinking about starting your own business, but until now, it's been just a dream ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 408 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 4th Edition edition (4 Mar 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0764583344
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764583346
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 18.6 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 228,572 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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So you want to own your own business, be your own boss, set your own hours, and make real money. If you’re comfortable with computers and have a marketable idea, service, or product, this guide will help you become an ontrepreneur (online entrepreneur). It covers everything you need to know to set up shop in cyberspace. You’ll find out about using established storefronts as a shortcut (sort of like setting up shop in a huge, established cybermall) or building your own Web site from scratch. You’ll explore:
  • Doing research, defining your niche and target market, and putting it together in a practical business plan
  • Getting the hardware and software you’ll need to get going
  • Creating your own Web site with good organization, useful content, and eye–catching design, including ten must–have features and info on clip art and photos
  • Selecting a Web hosting service (with info on free Web site homesteading)
  • Setting up for handling business online, including building in security, accepting charge cards, creating shopping carts, and more
  • Managing your goods and services, including sourcing goods, handling returns, adding shipping fees, and maintaining inventory
  • Taking advantage of successful online business models, including storefronts such as Amazon.com, Yahoo!, CafePress, PayPal, or Microsoft that already have all the tools and systems, plus great traffic  
  • Running a business on eBay
  • Marketing your business and the secrets to search engine success
  • Keeping good business records and staying on the right side of the law, including everything from trademarks , copyrights, and licensing to taxes, with info on accounting tools and software

Written by e–biz whiz Greg Holden, Starting an Online Business For Dummies, Fourth Edition has all kinds of case studies of successful cyber businesses, including a woman who sells her own insect repellent, a mapmaker, a housewife who sells sweetener and coffee on eBay, a sculptor and painter, and more. Packed with inspiration and information, it includes:

  • Lots of Web sites that will give you good ideas
  • A companion Web site that includes an online directory of Internet business resources
  • A list of legal and business requirements

Get going, and build a booming business right at home. The only people you’ll have to take orders from are customers, and those are the kind of orders you’ll like!



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Begin and build a booming business right at home!

Establish your online presence, make money on eBay, and find the secrets to search engine success

How′d you like your morning commute to be a short walk in your bedroom slippers? The market for online businesses is better than ever, and here′s the place to start. Identify your market, choose a Web hosting service, lock down security, promote your business, stay on the right side of the law, run a business on eBay, work wth affiliates and middlemen — and love what you′re doing!

Discover how to

  • Draw up a cyberbusiness plan
  • Select and acquire equipment and inventory
  • Accept credit card payment
  • Improve your search engine ranking
  • Set up Amazon, Yahoo!, and other storefronts

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3.0 out of 5 stars For Americans ONLY!, 1 Feb 2000
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Has a lot of good points to starting your own business. BUT! All the programs, tax matters, banking is for the US in US market. None of this stuff works in the UK, Europe or the rest of the world. For instance, you cannot sign up with Yahoo! store front unless you are a US company.
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1.0 out of 5 stars US Book Sold To UK Market, 28 Jul 2007
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I'm returning this book after finding key parts of it were relavent only to the US, not UK (US tax law, US websites, etc). Why don't Amazon.co.uk make this clear? If you're in the UK buy something else.
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10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A good foundation book, 26 Jul 1999
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A great book for anyone wanting basic knowledge of how to start an online buisness. I'd say it's definetly geared more towards online stores than selling skills online. None the less a good book for beginners, if you don't mind hearing the word Yahoo! advertised on everyother page.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good boook and very useful for someone like me.
This book gives reference to all the useful websites that can help you with starting a buisiness. I feel much more cofident now, Thank-you IDG Books
Published on 15 April 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars I found this book to be an excellent source of information.
I instruct E-Commerce classes at a local junior college, and I will recommend my students buy this book. Read more
Published on 24 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, well-rounded "how-to" book
Greg did a find job of writing in the rapidly changing sphere of how to start a business online. He's found excellent advice from seasoned experts, and gives a tremendous amount... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 1999

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