Moonlight CEO

If you’re thinking about starting an online business, here are some fundamental ideas to help you stay focused and grow. 1. Learn by Helping Others An easy way to learn about online marketing i...

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My first big break in the world of online business occurred long before I got my first product idea. It happened the day that I hired a home repairman from an ad on Craigslist. The repairman arr...

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Part 1: Find Your Product Idea Contrary to what you might think, it’s usually not difficult to come up with a great product idea for your new company. Start by keeping notes about the products ...

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Part 2: Good Vs. Terrible Product Ideas Encouraged by the success of my first online store – and at the urging of a friend who wanted to become a partner – a couple of years later I started a...

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Part 3: Evaluate Your Product Idea As you plan a new business you should think seriously about whether your product idea is a good fit for you, personally. Will you be happy working nights and we...

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Choosing the right company name, in the form of a web address (or root domain, as it’s often called) is essential for your online business. Your choice of web address should determine the legal...

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If you’re going to own a web store, you’ll need a web address (often called a “root domain“) that will appear online in visitors’ search results, or when they type the name into their b...

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After you’ve registered your company name online, registering your new business with the government can seem almost stress-free. I found our county offices to be surprisingly helpful – and no...

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Your choice of where to set up the bank and payment card accounts for your new business could have a big impact on daily convenience. You should choose carefully, since it could become difficult ...

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Website Basics When starting your first online store, it’s usually best to start simple and keep your costs low. It makes little sense to hire an expensive web designer – or to sign up for an...

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