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Get the Right Company Name
By January 17, 2014 0 Comments Read More →

Get the Right Company Name

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 company name that you register with your government, and not the other way around. Just as important as choosing the right […]

Choose How to Get Paid
By November 6, 2013 0 Comments Read More →

Choose How to Get Paid

After you’ve decided on a shopping cart, you’ll need to choose a payment gateway (sometimes called a payment provider) that securely authorizes and charges customers’ payment cards, temporarily holds the funds in a merchant account that’s part of the service, and sends you the payments less transaction fees. Examples of payment gateways include PayPal, Authorize.net, Chase Paymentech, and Sage […]

Focus on Customer Service
By September 4, 2013 0 Comments Read More →

Focus on Customer Service

For your business to succeed, you’ll need to build your online reputation like it’s your most valued asset. Achieving positive word of mouth requires you to respect customers’ money and time, and allows for very few mistakes. Dealing with a constant flow of questions, feedback and criticism isn’t for everyone. Among other things, giving good […]

Moonlighting Tips
By August 8, 2013 0 Comments Read More →

Moonlighting Tips

It can be a challenge to start an online business while you keep your day job. At times the process could feel like a juggling act; you’ll need a lot of energy and determination. The general rules for starting a company while you keep your day job might seem like common sense, but some of […]

Keep Starting Costs Low
By July 30, 2013 0 Comments Read More →

Keep Starting Costs Low

A key to survival while you test your product idea and grow your business is to minimize your starting costs. This gives you the chance to try different business ideas, if necessary, without too big a drain on your family finances. As long as you possibly can, work entirely from your home using your family […]

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