...start my own online business? I want to sell photomanipulations and art prints- I've already sold a few to people around here, but I'd like to broaden my horizons. I'm just not sure how to go about setting up a website and all- any suggestions?
(I don't know the first thing about HTML- if I made my own site I'd have to use geocities or something... is it possible to operate a business from a geocities account?)
2006-11-01 12:21:13 · 2 answers · asked by piratewench 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Drawing & Illustration
The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.
I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Starting an Online Business For Dummies, 4th Edition by Greg Holden
* How to Start and Maintain A Successful Online Business by Kelly Thornton
* The Complete E-Commerce Book: Design, Build, and Maintain a Successful Web-Based Business by Janice Reynolds
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2006-11-02 01:41:56 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure about geocities, however, I belong to a website called sisterwoman, and they have a lot of women that have online businesses, I know one is moms at home..you may want to check them out..Hopefully this might give your some idea of how to start.
2006-11-01 20:43:11 · answer #2 · answered by Betty B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋