My top five reasons for starting an internet
business
If you are still reading, then I hope that means that you are
prepared to spend the time and effort required to build an internet
business.
With an online business this is not the case. The biggest cost item
that you need is a computer. Computer ownership rates in the US
and Western Europe are reaching saturation point. Hence in most
cases the computer is already there in your spare room or study,
waiting for you to get started.
Let’s look a bit closer at my favourite reasons for starting an
internet business.
The real beauty of the internet is that there are so many free
resources available. Whilst I would recommend you spend a little
bit of cash to get going, in theory you could set up a website and
have started your business for $zero.
Reason 1 – You don’t need any significant start-up cash to
buy expensive equipment, or make any long term
commitments.
Reason 2 – You can start in your spare time while you still
have the day job.
In the off-line world, if you were planning to start a business then in
most instances you would need some start-up cash to cover some or
all of the following items;
Given the low start up costs, and the fact that it is not time critical
when you work, an online business is tailor made for those who
want to get started and earning a regular income before they take
the leap and give up the day job.
Shop / workshop lease
Raw materials
Stock purchase
Equipment / tools
Delivery
Advertising
Staff
Etc.............
Put in an hour or so a couple of evenings a week, or set aside a
longer slot over the weekend, and you will be amazed by how much
you have achieved after a couple of months.
Once you start earning a regular income you can decide if you would
like to quit the day job and grow your online business. Alternatively
you can keep the day job, but enjoy spending the extra $250, $500,
$1,000 or $2,000 a month you are now earning in your spare time.
Yes, it is possible to start small, say with a stall at your local market.
But conservatively I would think you need to invest upwards of
$500 to get enough stock to sell and to hire the stall for the day.
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