The,Fundamentals,Running,Inter DIY The Fundamentals Of Running An Internet Business.
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There are three fundamental things to consider when starting anInternet Business though some would say four - I touch on that later- and we'll look at these individually in the article. These are :1. Your product or service.2. Your sales/marketing process.3. Book keeping.Let's take each point individually.1. Your own product or service.There are two ways of looking at this. Some would say that if you havea fantastic product, then it will sell itself. Others will tell youthat it doesn't matter what the product is, if you have he right salesperson. As ever, I have to disagree with both norms and say that forthe best results they both matter to a degree. I would suggest that theultimate business machine is one where the seller is second to none andalso the product is one about which he feels passionate. Chances are ifhe does, then someone else will too. Realistically, though, it's likelythat you will have minor deficiencies in either the sales technique orthe product itself. In this case, I would say that combination ofaverage product and sales process is better than an imbalance of one orthe other.2. Next is your sales and marketing. Once you have your product, this is where we sort the wheat form thechaff. Some people say that sales and marketing are one and the samething - I say that marketing is the sales process in print that drawsthe client in and ready to close. Having said that, there are occasionswhen the marketing will complete the sales process, as well. Themarketing should be done in small stages, thereby slowly revealing alittle more about the product or service a little at a time - sokeeping the customer fascinated enough to keep wanting to know more.Sometimes, the customer will need a telephone call to complete and thisis he part I cal the sales process. A good system will have people foryou to call on to carry out this procedure if you are not comfortablewith it ( and most people are not ).3. Your book keeping. This should be kept as simple as possible and you do not have to splashout on the latest computer software to start a small Internet business- particularly if you are a sole trader within the service industrywhere no stock is required. Indeed, all that is required in that case,is a small cash book to show what comes in and what goes out. Get anaccountant to do the balance sheet and profit and loss account. Theyare pretty cheap for very small businesses and some will even do yourbooks for free for the first year - or at least a larger discount.If you keep things simple to begin with, setting up on your ownInternet business should not be an arduous or stressful task. Begin byfinding a system that offers you the things mentioned above and youshouldn't go far wrong. Having said that, you will most likely have towork very hard for the first year or so - indeed, I should have madethat number four in the of the fundamental point shown above. Most ofall, however, enjoy yourself!
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