If you’re dragging your feet and can’t seem to get your online business started, sometimes just thinking and doing simple things in bite size chunks can get the ball rolling…
- Be determined to create a business, then start building your confidence.
- Commit to being a self starter.
- Don’t stress about money. This will only keep you from getting started.
- Set up a workstation, this could be your kitchen table or an extra bedroom, but set up a working area that you can be comfortable in.
- Have a coffee pot or your favorite beverage close at hand.
- Make sure you have a comfortable chair.
- Get at least a two drawer file cabinet and set up your filing system.
- Clear off a book shelf for only YOUR business books and guides
- Buy a timer and keep it on your desk for those times you need to get a job done.
- Go shopping for notebooks, pencils, highlighters, printer paper or any office supplies you need. I love shopping for supplies, I think it’s exciting, but I’m just weird that way
- No business ideas yet? Take a walk and think about a topic that interests you. This could be a hobby, obsession, sport, enjoyment or interest that you have that you’d like to share with the world.
- Think some more about how you can take that interest and make money with it online.
- Go to the library or book store and read as much as you can on your topic. Take notes, all the time thinking about how you can use your topic to change someone’s life.
- Think about what you know, then think about what you don’t know.
- Think about your voice. How do you want to present yourself. Are you funny, sincere, a little crazy? What persona will you take on as a business owner and writer? Hint: don’t try to be someone you’re not. Capitalize on who you are and work that into your business.
- Spend time researching people that you respect and like, then follow them, subscribe to their RSS feed, newsletter, etc. Just don’t bombard yourself with too many people and too much information.
- Know what potential distractions you’ll have and work to either eliminate them or get them under control.
- Use this simple template and create an easy business plan, here’s how: http://www.sba.gov/content/templates-writing-business-plan
- Get a tax id number, here’s how: http://www.sba.gov/content/getting-tax-identification-number
- Get a business bank account
- Get some business cards made. They’ll help get you motivated.
- Sign up for NAMS and listen to their weekly getting started webinars, they’re awesome. .
- Get involved with an accountability group. NAMS has one!
- Choose 3 colors or a color scheme for your business. These will be the colors for your website or blog.
- Get a domain name for your business
- Create a free blog. Not sure if you should create a blog or website? This may help.
- Write one pillar post or article for your website or blog.
- Set up a Facebook account
- Set up a Twitter account
- Set up a free account on ezinearticles.com.
- Repurpose or rewrite the post or article from your website and send it to ezinearticles.com
- Create a YouTube account
- Get a business phone number. If you have a cell phone this may be a good number to use to start.
- Find affiliate products you can promote on your website or blog
- Sign up for a Google account
- Talk with someone who has an online business about how to get your online business started. It can be a big motivator talking with others about their successes.
- Get started online by reading my candid 15 page getting started guide. You’ll be glad you did
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