This article is the first in a series. I've written this series in the hopes that working moms will find them helpful when searching for ways to make money from home. Please feel free to comment, and/or send your story and feedback.
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The
internet has made it possible for many women to begin successful online
businesses. If you've ever thought about starting a business, but weren't sure
to start, we've presented some tips and ideas here to get you started.
Assess
Your Skills
Begin by taking stock of your talents, skills and
areas of expertise. Make a list of ideas and work from there. If your quilted
baby blankets are always a hit at every baby shower you attend, then consider an
ecommerce business. Selling custom-made
quilts online is a great way to earn income from a creative skill. Maybe
friends and family consistently compliment you on your handcrafted jewelry. An
online custom jewelry shop can be an excellent creative and profitable outlet
for your jewelry designs.
Register
a Domain Name and Set up an Online Shop
There are several ways to set up a website. Many
free website builders exist online, but when you want to present a truly
professional business, it's advisable to choose a private domain.
It's quick and simple to register a domain name, but
be aware you'll need a place to host your site. Many domain name registering
sites offer hosting services as well, but this can be a little tricky for the
average internet user to set up. TycoonMama offers full-service ecommerce website
development services, which can definitely save time, money and a lot of
frustration.
Sell
Other People's Products
If you'd like to offer a bigger product line to
customers, consider some creative collaboration with other crafty moms. Partnerships
that include products that compliment yours are ideal. Using the baby quilts as
an example, consider collaborating with other entrepreneurial moms that make
quilted wall hangings, bumper guards, car seat liners or cloth diapers. With
this idea, it wouldn't even be necessary to be in the same state as your
mom/entrepreneur partners. You could easily set up a mutually agreeable drop-ship arrangement.
As moms, we know all too well what it takes to
multi-task and think outside the box. Getting creative by using our talents to
turn them into valuable income-generating resources can result in a rewarding
online business.
I'm starting to read your series, love it! This is exactly how my friend started selling products online. Word of mouth and of the internet, and a little advert, she was able to make her brand known. This is the only time she changed her website to a more customer and Google friendly e-commerce site. Also she partnered with Blue Snap for payment solutions, and hired a social media marketer to attract more customers globally.
ReplyDeleteStarting from (the right) scratch may take a lot of time and can be tiring too, but with it comes a business experience and able to start a business without investing much.
I agree with the first tip: Assess your skills. It only means that before you start an online business or any business at that, you must first determine your passion. Choose a business that you will never get tired of running and that which your skills have been honed to be best suited for.
ReplyDelete-Lowell Nguyen