I am planning on opening an Internet business, any helpful advice?

Question

I am starting with an ebay business, but within the next 5 years I would like o have a full blown Internet business. I already know what I will be selling, and several sources to purchase from, My husband and I have been in the industry for almost 8 years, in many different aspects. But neither of us have ever been involved in internet sales. We will also be opening a storefront, but in this day and age you can't get by without the internet side of things. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks

I am asking for Marketing advice, but will gladly accept any advice. Thanks

We are talking Kitchenand Bath industry. We have a lot of knowledge in this area already (not that you can have too much)

Answer 1

First, let me wish you all the luck in the world to achive your dream.

Once you decide to open an online business the you'll need to decide on what to add on to your web pages.
1. Google Adsense: offers pay per click ads *but its risky because any invalid click may close your account.
2. Clicksor: offers the same pay per click ads..with out the hassle.
3. Bettertext ads...commission based ads/pay for performance ads. You'll receive a commission for sales that come through your web site.

Start Your Own Home Based Business
By: Diana Ennen

Answer 2

Find a really good web designer to attend to your needs. Attend some great conferences to help you learn. Get active in internet marketing and search marketing forums and communities to learn from others. Hire a e-business consultant or internet marketer to help you plan and set the stage for what you need to do and are up against on the internet. You need to research heavily your industry or niche that your plan to build a business in. This will be important as you try to attract business and visitors to your new website. And finally, your in for a long haul, make provisions to plan ahead, learn as much as you can, be open to new things, and know this will not happen over night.

Lastly, be VERY careful to avoid any home business schemes or work at home ploys. These do not work. You can do this yourself with your husband if you try hard enough.

Answer 3

check out ebay and its amazing amount of potential.

Also www.enterpreneur.com, this is a magazine that also sells books at www.smallbizbooks.com

ebay has so many options to start small and grow very big very fast both in the auctionfield as well as direct on line sales

Good Luck

Answer 4

visit http://net-new.blogspot.com/ and
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