It’s hard work trying to find the time to develop a new business idea, create a business plan, build a website, create content, marketing, promotions, networking, investments, and everything else that has to get done.
That’s why, particularly for new and aspiring entrepreneurs, it’s even more important to get up and running as efficiently as possible with as little time, effort and cost as possible. Knowing the best way to take your idea and turn it into a successful startup doesn’t have to be a long hard slog. In fact, with the right advice and guidance you can be up and running in no time at all.
Here's our list of complete beginner guides designed to help you with setting up the online component of your new business:
Learn everything from how to choose the right Web platform, the basics of internet marketing, email marketing, how to blog (specifically for business purposes), along with a host of advice and tips on marketing strategies, basic technical knowledge, and plenty more.
Getting ready to dive into the deep end and become an entrepreneur? Starting any new business (big, small, home based, whatever) can exciting and fun; but it does require research, structure, discipline and persistent effort.
Here’s a list of topics covered in the guide:
In addition to a solid practical focus with links to plenty of step-by-step guides and other useful online resources, this guide is also full of useful advice and wisdom to help first time entrepreneurs avoid many of the common pitfalls associated with startups.
This step-by-step simple guide to creating a website is for entrepreneurs who want a professional site with great design and functionality that's easy and cheap to make.
Here's an outline of what you'll learn:
The guide is full of factoids and bits and pieces of useful advice on everything related to creating a website. Including advice on how to choose the perfect domain name – without overpaying or inadvertently choosing one that has been penalized by Google, or blacklisted in one way or another.
Benefit from this compilation of research data into the top website builders; comparing and ranking them on everything from responsive design, to SEO, value for money and even overall popularity.
In case you didn’t already know,
Here’s what you’ll learn:
After providing plenty of background and insight into the characteristics of each of the major site builders, you’ll be able to follow along with a complete setup guide to actually get your site online and running in a matter of minutes – regardless of whether it is a blog, professional site or online store.
Online marketing can be a completely overwhelming task for small startups. There are myriad different segments, audiences, tools, services and channels to learn about - all with their own quirks and idiosyncrasies.
What you’ll learn in this guide:
While most of this guide focuses on a bird’s eye view of marketing on the Internet, there are links to drill-down guides that focus on more specific aspects in detail – in particular email marketing and blogging (content).
Email marketing is a popular and effective online strategy for small businesses (as well as large corporates). Like all marketing strategies, email comes with its own set of strengths and weaknesses - but it can also be dangerous for unwary companies.
What you’ll learn from this guide:
If you’re not yet convinced about whether or not an email marketing strategy is right for your startup, I’d urge you to remember the old marketing adage, “The money’s in the list”. Email marketing has time and again proven to be one of the most sustainable and reliable forms of online marketing there is.
Learning how to blog is an important business skill that can increase page rankings in Google and bring plenty of traffic to your website.
What you’ll learn in this guide:
Here’s a great definition of a blog to get you started:
Coming up with marketing ideas for small business can be a challenge. With the wide array of options available, it is important to invest time and money into the most effective marketing ideas to bring the highest returns.
With over 22 creative marketing strategies (complete with guides, how-tos, and plenty of other resources) that you can use, plus links to plenty of other marketing resources and updates coming in all the time, it’s worth checking back on a regular basis to get new inspiration.
Here are a few of the ideas listed:
So that’s the full list of guides for small & home business entrepreneurs and startups to get setup online. Within those guides are plenty of additional advice on virtually every other aspect of starting a business – with everything from how to come up with great business ideas to more advanced strategies in SEO, marketing, writing, networking, PR, business planning and more.
What other resources have you used to help start your own venture? Share your suggestions in the comments.
Deciding whether to take a job working for a startup company is a decision that can lead to fabulous riches or years of wasted effort with little to show.
In short, it's a high risk decision.
So what factors must be taken into account when working out how to take an offer?
This article lists six questions you should ask yourself before considering any job offer - to help ensure you get a fair deal and make the right decision.
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