LESSON #8: Things needed to start an online business
We’ve talked about whether you’re the right kind of person for an online business, and whether it’s the right kind of business for you. So today let’s talk about what resources you need to have if you want to start an internet business.
Is it as simple as having an internet connection and a desire to succeed?
(Watch this video…)
Main points:
(Note: for your convenience, there are links within the list below for things I recommend, some of which are my affiliate links)
What you need…
1) A computer
-Doesn’t need to be the latest and greatest
-Can’t be a total dinosaur
-Recommend Windows XP or newer
-Consider a laptop
-spend $200-$1000 for a desktop, $400-$1500 for a laptop
A few places to shop for a computer:
HP Shopping (where I bought my computer and my laptop)
Buy.com (I’ve bought a lot of stuff there including backup hard drives)
Amazon (A good place to compare prices and look for specials)
2) Internet connection (Broadband recommended). I’ve used Qwest DSL for many years, and they’ve been good. Comcast broadband is faster than DSL now, so I’m considering switching over at some point (UPDATE: I’ve switched over to Comcast and it’s way faster!). If you live in an area not serviced by a major provider, you might want to look into Satellite Broadband.
3) Antivirus program. I use AVG; their website is www.avg.co.uk.
4) Email (free options available). For example: http://mail.google.com/mail/signup
5) Zip program (free options available). This is a good freeware: www.7-zip.org
6) Productivity software (free option available). Here’s a good free option: www.openoffice.org
7) Startup capital (highly recommended). I recommend having at least $200 available.
8] Credit card (highly recommended). If you’re afraid you’ll abuse it, you might want to consider a prepaid visa card.
9) Paypal account (highly recommended). You can get a free account at PayPal. If you live in a country that PayPal doesn’t allow, read this article for inspiration.
10) Business checking account (highly recommended).
11) Business registration (requirements vary – might be optional).
12) Business Entity such as an LLC (Optional). In general, you can probably start as a sole proprietor, and decide later if you want to form an LLC.
An LLC may help save you from paying self employment taxes. It also can protect your personal assets. Consult with an attorney or tax accountant.
If you want to avoid paying an attorney to help with the paperwork, you can often do it the cheapest directly through your state department. I’ve also found LegalZoom to be a helpful shortcut. I’ve used them to form three LLC’s, one non-profit, and two wills.
13) Accountant (Optional).
14) Lawyer (Optional).
15) Telephone (Optional). If you have broadband, you might want to consider Skype for your phone service.
16) Insurance (Optional).
17) Backup drive (Highly recommended). I added this one after making the video. A decent external hard drive can be purchased for $100 - $400. It’s not so important what kind of drive you get; what’s important is that you use it to backup all the files on your computer on a regular basis. I’ve bought several hard drives (including Maxtor, Lacie, and Western Digital) from Buy.com with good results.
There are a few other things that you’ll need which will be specifically covered in upcoming lessons, so don’t worry about them for now.
Action steps:
1) Go through the list, and make sure you have everything that is required. For the highly recommended ones, do as best you can to get them. For the optional ones, do some research and decide whether it’s something you need.
As I mentioned back in lesson 3, you don’t need to be a computer expert, but there are some things you’ll need to know. I’ll go through those basic computer skills in the next lesson.
As always, you are welcome to post your questions and comments below.
Have a great day!
Thanks Eric…
Another Great lesson as usual…lots of good information you loaded into this one!
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Great video. I am two years behind you in watching this video series but I will catch you all
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Hi Eric great video again, I enjoy your insights will apply your techniques, until next time. Thanks.
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Well done Eric. And I finally agree with you about the importance of a laptop. I’ve been out of my office for three weeks. I’m keeping up with work intermittently from my parent’s vacation house…And now I see clearly how much easier it would’ve been had I only invested in a laptop from the beginning. (Hindsight is so 20-20)
So, for anybody who is reading this comment, Eric was right, (as usual.)
But by my next extended vacation, I fully intend to have a laptop I use for work. Let me tell you, asking my Mom and Dad for “computer time” at my age (pushing 40 now) has been humbling, and slightly ridiculous…
In His Service,
Sabrina
Haha, yeah you should get one. And they’re really cheap now. If you look for the best sales, you can find a decent laptop for like $400. E
Hi Eric,
Thank you for another great lesson. Would like to have watched the video but with my hearing mostly gone I get maybe 10% of the dialog so I stick to your text.
Just wanted to add a spot to your list of resources for purchasing a computer. I have had excellent service from the following link.
http://www.discountpc.net/
They buy used office machines, refurbish and sell. I have purchase two now, both Dells as I am partial to them. The first one had a hard drive failure after about two years. I replaced the hard drive and the machine still cost me under $400. I purchased my present machine ($235 + $30 shipping-Pentium 4 Optiplex) around March of this year and have had no problems.
Thanks again
Ken
Thanks for the good Info. Also if anyone lives in the California area, a couple good places to buy desktops and laptops are PC Mall and Frys Electronics. They usually have the best prices year round with excellent Sales around all the Holidays. Hint Hint…4th of July sale just around the corner!
3) Antivirus program — I monitor and do tech support for 2 ISPs.
We recommend using http://www.Avast.com (Free)
you just renew it every 14 months.
9) Paypal account Make sure you get the ‘business’ account or you will be limited.
12) LLC Many states now have available online forms you can download, (Some are just fill in the blanks online and file…. you will need a credit card to pay for the state fees.)
13)14) Accountant and Lawyer “MAKE SURE”!!! They both understand what an internet business is and how it works!! (Or it will cost you THOUSANDS!) Been there Done that!!
16) Insurance (Make sure you talk to your agent about an add-on rider to “FULLY” cover all your business equipment, i.e.: Computers/computer programs (CD’s)/printers/scanners/etc.)
Take ‘good’ pictures of every thing and write the make/model/serial number on each picture.
Give him/her a copy and put a copy in a safety deposit box.
“KEEP IT UP TO DATE!”
(Side note: Make copies of all your cd’s and use them ‘in house’ and put the originals into your safety deposit box.)
Good tips… I forgot to mention that about PayPal. You should upgrade to either business or premier (preferably business). And then be sure to complete their “recommended steps for merchants”. This will help ensure that they don’t place a hold on your account when all the orders srart flowing in.
Another good website for Anti Virus and computer optimization is http://www.pcpitstop.com They have first rate software for about $29 a year.
Hi Eric, nice having you explain all the stuffs
and especially the open source software. I use many of those! They are great and doesn’t cost you money at all! I think many of you will love that.
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Hi Eric, good to hear on your ongoing lessons. We owe you alots, there will be no such lessons thats been created like this before. Always be blessing by people you served & thats willn’t be forgotten.
# We need to ensure that we aren’t being cheated & we will get paid.
Ths, regards.
Eric, by seeing your great lessons, everybody will be success doing Online business. Don’t be surprised, we will find you anywhere in this World as to celebrate our success with all your people.
Ths, regards
Mohd
Eric, your keep it simple,step by step format is great!!! I especially like how you included the “ACTION STEP” into each lesson. Though they’ve been easy up to this point, it’s good for people to get their feet wet and get into the Action Habit. I know this is Business 101 or Napolean Hill type stuff, but to have the benefit of your experience AND have my “to do list” already written down for me is very encouraging. As things get more complex down the road, this same step by step “to do list” will not only connect the dots for a lot of us but will hopefully keep myself and others organized and on track enough to actually start making some money. A business plan and goals is just a bunch of daydreaming without the action steps, so keep up the great lessons and “to do list” action steps coming.
P.S. Have a safe and blessed trip.
Thank you very much
I agree with you 100% about the action steps Eric gives. I also think it’s important. It’s all about action!
Good luck on your ventures!
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Hello Ngozi,
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Hi, Eric
Thanks for being so honest and understanding towards those of us who would like to harness the power of the internet to achieve our goals of financial independence, but need step-by-step guidance aimed at helping us instead of ripping us off! You are a godsend!
Question: what is your opinion of Ewen Chia’s offerings as well as the man HIMSELF in terms of whether or not you would recommend him as having the interest of his prospective customers at heart as opposed to merely trying to sell pproducts, as well as how USEFUL do you feel his offerings are to prospective customers - whether newbies or somewhat experienced online entrepreneurs?
Thanks!
To answer your question, I think Ewen is a good guy and most of his stuff is good. Similar to me, he’s released some hyped up infoproducts to make money for himself, so some of his products are better than others. I think some of them are probably not very “useful” as you say, but overall I think Ewen is a great marketer who wants to help people. I have not reviewed any of his products in awhile, so I’m not sure which ones you’re looking at, or whether they would be a good investment for newbies, but I will say that if you ever had the chance to personally learn from Ewen, he is one of the top affiliate marketers in the business and would be a good person to learn from.
Eric,
Here’s the link to the offering which i was referring to. If you get a chance to critique it, I would look forward to your comments! Thanks for your response already; for, it has been am assurance of my sense about his being someone who KNOWS affiliate mktg from successful experiemce. I’d be curious to know what you think of his monthly-subscribed ‘Super-affiliate membership club’?
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Hi there,
Just tried to look at your link from work but it wqs websensed out and stated ilegal or questionable content. I’ll try looking at it again once I’m home.
Eric, remember when you assigned “Cash Quadrant” by Robert Kiyosaki, for a reading assignment I looked online and I dont think its the book but it does have an excellent audio by him its a 2 part audio
thanks eric , your information very useful for me
Eric,
Being following your great tips for awhile. Always look forward to getting them. No fluff, all good reading and help.
Thanks
Eric;
Kieth Wellman convinced me to get another domain and his staff would publish a complete niche website for me with frequent updates.
I got nothing and he is impossible to reach, I’ve been burned!!!
Warn your list!
Thanks for the heads up…at least you found a great place now to further your education. Sorry to hear it happened to you but it seems to happen to all of us one time or another.Best of luck to you!
Hi Eric, hope your mission trip to Belize is fruitful!
Great ‘All-in-One’ tips to start an online business for beginners & amateurs alike, really appreciate that!
Best,
sidnee.
Hi Eric,
I like that you have started from the very beginning. A business plan is essential, however, having basic business and technology tools is a must. It’s great to get resources from you so I can compare with those I am already using. I look forward to the next lesson.
Thanks,
Ron
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Do I need to get a “business checking account”, or a “personal checking account” used only for business?
I’m asking because banks offer business accounts with features (and fees) that personal accounts do not have.
If you’re a sole proprietor, you can get a personal checking account and use it only for your business. If you’re an Inc or an LLC your bank will probably make you get a business account.
Thank you, Eric, for this great “start here, then do this” approach!
I use OpenOffice exclusively and LOVE it. One of my favorite things is the push-button create pdf feature. Links and images and formatting stay where they’re supposed to.
I registered as an LLC with our state a few months ago, and the psychological lift was amazing. Puff up chest and say “I’m a business owner!” ($50 online for Oregon.)
Also applied for an employer identification number with the IRS (free) to use for affiliate programs instead of using my personal social security number. Again, a more professional, I’m in business lift.
I guess I’m going to have to take another look at OpenOffice. I wasn’t to impressed with it at first and uninstalled it. Your enthusiasim has got me curious now..lol
Hey Eric.Love your honesty.I just joined a business.I need more guidence on how to promote my site.I don’t have a lot of money to invest in advertising.Please help!BTW.My website domain is http://shopnowforless.com
Thanks.
I’ll be covering free traffic methods later on in the lessons.
Just one bit of advice, don’t run out and get your paypal account,or for that matter, anything else that charges a monthly fee until you’re ready to actually start using it. I’ve been paying for my paypal account for about 3 months now and I’m not ready for it (it’s the business upgrade so it isn’t free). You don’t want to pay those monthly fees now if you don’t need to. Do you agree Eric? You’re the expert.
Mary
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Hi Mary,
Opening a Paypal account is free and shouldn’t matter which updrade you have (basic,business or premier)Fees are only charged when you make payments,receive payments or transfer money.
PayPal doesn’t charge any monthly fees that I know of. Maybe you signed up for something using your PayPal account, and what you are seeing is the subscription payment being deducted from your PayPal account each month?
Great info everyone, your lessons are the best Eric, Grandpa awesome points, but you know the more you know the more you need to know lol
happy learning everyone…have a great day
Liz
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Thanks Liz if you were talking about my minisite download. Best of luck to you and your business!
Eric, you are doing a wonderful job. From all the lists you recommended, if we do a rough estimate, the cost will not be less than $2,000. Is there a way out for the less priviledge person, who cannot afford the cost?
The cost of starting an online business can definitely be less than $2000, especially if you skip the expensive options like getting a lawyer and accountant.
Hey Eric,
Here I am going thru my normal routines and it hits me — we both forgot about one very important step…. “BACKUPS”!!
Now days hard drives are cheap, (You can even find 500 GB’s for under a $100) and so are USB external cases.
Get in the habit of manually backing up all your files/records on a daily or weekly schedule.. OR search the net and find a program that will do it automatically. (YES there are plenty of free ones out there.)
There are also several programs that will make images of your drives and you can save them to the USB drive or burn them to cd’s/dvd’s.
If you use CD-RW’s or DVD-RW’s and make a set of 6 (One for each month), then just erase the oldest and reburn the newest month; that way You will always have your last 6 months ready to restore your computer to any point.
Grandpa Bill
That’s a good point Grandpa Bill. I actually did an entire blog post about it one time:
http://www.ericstips.com/tips/get-backup-the-maxtor-onetouch-ii-300gb-external-hard-drive/
That drive is outdated now though, so I should do an update. I think I’ll add it to the list above.
What if I do not have but say two of the 16 of the list? The computer and the time. Am I wasting your time? Do I have time to make or save up for the business? Or can I work for you by training to become a business on line?
Hi There,
All of the 16 things listed above are pretty easy to obtain(some are even optional)Just hang in there and do your best!
You do not need a lot of time to start an online business, but you do need a computer. But wait a minute… if you don’t have a computer, how did you post on this blog? With your cell phone?
Eric,
It is so difficult to find people who really really sharing every tips on how to starts an online business. I really glad to be one of your tips’ reader.
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Thanks.
Thank You Eric!For the clear content-Action and tips.I also like the truthful genuie way -People to people guiDANCE HERE.mY PASSION IS ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY -ALSO ENERGY-SELF HELP NICHE..:=)WELL LETS SAY..i HAVE HAD A LONG WAY..i ALSO WRITE POETRY(SINCE 1996! FINALLY GOT 2009 A CD OUT!)tHERE WERE FEW BASIC INFORMATION HERE ON MY TO DO LIST ..AND FEW EXPERIENCES LIKE LINK CLOACKING MY AFFILIATE LINKS BEFORE..I GOT BURNED..ASWELL WE ALL DO TO AN EXTENT TO LEARN TO DIFFERRIENCE FROM THE OVERWHELMING CONTENT AND i SAY THERE IS SO MUCH INFORMATION OVERLOAD NOW ADAYS..knowledge is TRYLY POWER ..AND i AM SO GLAD OF MEETING ONE HERE WHO SHARES.AND THANKS YOU ALL WHO HAVE SHARED HERE GREAT TIPS RESOURCES AND YOUR EXPERIENCES.i CERTAINLY TAKE TIME TO COME AND VISIT HERE BLESS.
i USE BY THE WAY FOR THE MOMENT A FREE ANTIVIRUSPROGRAM CALLED AVAST.
i ALSO LEARNT TO USE TINYURL:=)FOR BACKUPS!!
yES ONE EXPERIENCE..3 COMPUTERS AND ONE LAPTOP LATER ..EVEN USING IT’S TOO LITTLE FOR MY PICTURES NOW ADAYS..
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SO WHEN YOU ERIC GO THE SUBJECT OF HOASTING AND EMAIL MARKETING LESSON..I WILL DEFENETLY BE HERE BLESS.COULD ANYBODY PROVIDE GREAT RESOURCES OF BACKUPS(LOWCOAST OF COURSE!!!)
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Excellent for all who wish to sell on line their either stories articles or phtos or stock photography-I owe them a lot for staying and pursuing when it was tough for me to actually really go for ny PASSION:.AND NOW IT’S TURN OF REAL MARKETING!!SO HERE i AM MANY YEARS LATER LEARNING EVOLVING AND GAINING EXPERIENCE AND SHARING THEM..THAT I FIND SO IMPORTANT..LIKE SOMEBODY SAID..WE DON’T HAVE TO REINVENT THE WHEEL..WE HAVE TO JUST COMBINED THE DOTS AND ACTIVLY..APPLY ALL WE LEARNT!!BLESS YOU ALL HERE BLESS YOU ALL WHO SHARE KNOWLEDGE TO OTHERS.YOU ARE THE REAL COACHES OF LIFE..
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now is turn to monetize the blogs on-line galleries and the work i done..even in diffrent order actually than if THE real coaches says..a bit unconventional ways..or order i have taken my path..but been blessed to meet hte absolutly best one’s on my path..on both sides..BURNT and the TRUTH walkers..so..experience and now one can discerned more so balanced..BUT HEY YOU GUYS ONLINE MARKETING HAS DEVELOPED HUGLY..EVEN PRINCIPALS OF REAL WEALTH..STAYS AND IS APPLIED IN NEW WAYS..WELL DONE I SAY BRAVO!!JUST ACTUALLY NOW READING RESEARCHING TWO WEEKS HAS BEEN ABSOLUTLY UPLIFTING FOR ME..
..AND WILL HAVE MY HANDS FULL OF WORK FOR YEARS TO GO ON ENJOYING THIS AND LEARNING NEW WAYS TO APPLY EVERYTHING AND COMBINED IT ALL.
EXELLENT SUMMER TO YOU ALL.
SINCE 2007 I STARTED TO GATHER DIFFRENT ONLINE PORTFOLIOS ETC..SO NOW I HAVE BEEN FEW YEARS ACTUALLY GATHERING THEM IN ONE PLACE..AND LAST YEAR I ACTUALLY THOUGHT OF STARTING FROM SCRAP ALTOGHETER..WELL NOT NESSECARY ANYMORE..BUT HAD SOMEBODY HACKING MY SYSTEM AND ACTUALLY TRUE PICTURES AND SOCIAL MEDIA HACKING INTO MY SYSTEM AND DESTROYING A BIT OF SEVERAL YEARS WORK.ALSO FEW WAYS OF USIN THE NING NETWORK OR SOCIAL MEDIA LIKE FACEBOOK BACK 2007..NO BODY WANTED TO FOLLOW ME HERE IN MY CONTRY (MEDIA PEOPLE) AND NOW EVERYBODY IS TWEETING AND ON FACEBOOK!!WELL 2008 IT WAS NING..NOW IT IS A PAID..SO MANY HAS STOPPED USING IT..IN THE ARTFIELD..I SEE!!MY EXPERIENCE..ALSO YOUTUBE..HAD TO DELETE OF A LOT OF MY LIST BECAUSE OF SOMEBODY STALKING ME!!HAT WAS NOT NICE..BUT I LEARNT A LOT..SABOTASHING A LOT WHAT I HAD DONE!!BE AWARE OF RALLY TAB HIGHJACKIONG SITES..SOMEBODY ALSO TRIED TO CRACK INTO MY PAYPAL ACCOUNT RECENTLY SO I CHANGED MY PASSWORK AND ACTUALLY AM PENILIZED FOR IT 7 DAYS..WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO SNAGE ACCOUNT DETAILS OR..WELL ANYWAY CLICKBANK..PAYPAL..SENT ME MANY MANY NOTICES OF SOMEBODY TRIED TO WITHDRAW MONEY!!SO WELL I DID STOPP USING PAYPAL FOR SEVERAL YEARS…BUT AFTER THE danish ATTACKS ON ARTIST AND COMIC DRAWERS OR CARTOON DRAWERS..AND SUBJECTS LIKE THAT hot hot hot..IT’ ACTUALLY VERY VERY IMPORTANT TO BE TRUTHFUL.AND EVEN SO IT’S HARD TO MAINTAIN A PROFILE TO BE GENUIE IF SOMEBODY DOES TRY TO DISTROY ONES REPUTATION DELIBERALTY ONLINE..MANY JELOUS MARKETERS DO THAT ..SO IT’S A TOUGH WORLD AND VERY COMPETITIVE WORLD THE ONLINE MARKETING..SO ERIC I LIKE YOUR VERY GNUIE WAY OF DOIING IT.THANK YOU SO MUCH.AND FOR LETTING POOR MU HEART AND GUT OUT OF ALL I EXPERIENCED OR THIS LITTLE ..truth is always the BEST WAY OUT IN EVERYTHING..sometimes it just takes PERSITANCE AND WAY GOOD PEOPLE AND A BELIEF IN ONE SELF..WHEN NO OTHER RESOURCES IS AVAILABEL..
I LIKE THE SPIRITUAL WAY BUSINESSES STEMAING UP ALL OVER AND THE COMMUNITIES IN THE SELF HELP NICHE..RESOURCES ARE MANY AND GOOD MATERIAL IS PUBLISHED ALL THE TIME.COMBINING IT WITH MARKETING AND NEW WYAS TO APPLY LIKE THE SUBLIMAL MPS ETC..BRAIN AND ENERGY LIKE PILLAICENTER.MIND INFORMATION AND RESOURCES POWERFUL STUFF THAT ALL WEALTH BUILDERS HAS KNOWN FOR CENTURYS!!NOW IT’S TIME FOR ALL TO BE POWERFUL IN OUR GIFTS AND BE ABLE TO FIND THE WAY TO SHARE IT TO THOSE WHO NEEDS IT.WEATHER IT IS SERVICE OR ACTUAL PRODUCT!!
BLESSINGS AND GOOD SUMMER TO YOU-SMILES FORM BEHIND THE HEAVENS DOOR-
THAT WAS MY TITLE FOR MY POETRY BOOK 1996-2009 IT IS A CD..THAT HAS BEEN OR BECOME FROM IGIREX(ACTUAL LOGO FOR MY BUSINESS 1997…TO SOULSOLUTION..blog now..my own actualy way of living making art(brand if so one wants to call..) but have a look at my blog EAGLESGIFT..THAT HAS changed name..SOULSOLUTION HSA09)LAST YEAR WILL UPDATE IT..AND HAVE SEPERATED THEM NOW TO DIFFRENT BLOGS..SO A WELL DONE squeezepage is WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR NOW!!I AM IN WAY LOOKING FOR OUTSOURCING..BECAUSE WITHOUT MARKETING SELLING IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE..SO IN THE END SOMESTAGE IT IS THE USE OR OUTSOURCING A NEED FOR FINDING THE RIGHT TEAM FOR THE JOB..BLESS..AND THE RIGHT MENTORING TEAM FOR YOU!!AND THE RIGHT RESOURCES SOFTWARES TO USE..
COMBININNG SEVERAL NICHES IS HARD..AND EVEN HARDER TO KEEP THEM SEPERATLY TOO..(OWERWORK LOAD!!)OR DO ALL BY ONE SELF..EXCELLENT PRESENTATION SKILLS..NEEDED..COACHING FOR THAT WELL SUPER ONE I FOUND TRUE OR SEVERAL..JV’S GIFT EVENT JUST A LITTLE WHILE AGAO.BLESS..SO DID I FIND YOU TOO ERIC!!AND THIS PLACE.GREAT.
TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT DOMAIN..IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE LIKE YOU SAY MONTHLY COASTS ONGOING..ADDS QUICKLY UP..I SEEK LONG TERM SOLUTIONS MAINLY..NOT JUST QUICK TOOLS..OH BOY ARENT THEY GOOD TO HAVE FEW IF NEEDED QUICK BUCK..IN THE TOOLBOX OF COURSE..WELL THATS ABOUT IT FOR NOW..I WILL MAKE A BLOG UP..I SEE I HAVE A LOT ON MY CHEST TO POOR OUT THERE TOO:=)INFINITE SOURCE:=))))
KEEP SMILING AND GO FOR IT ANYTHING THAT IS YOUR PASSION PURSUI IT FULL HEARTEDLY.
-hELI-
ps!!i loved the prewritten..ARTICLES..I DOWNLOADED,,AS YOU SEE EVEN I WRITE POETRY ..WRITING IS DIFFRENT THAN MY PHOTOGRAPHIC OR ART SKILLS:=)SO THAT RESOURCE I LOVE.AND ALSO THE READY BANNERS BLESS..I TELL YOU I FOUND SO WAY MUCH THESE PAST WEEKS I BEEN LOOKING FOR THEM A LONG TIME.SO THANK YOU GUYS AND GALS!!:=)CERATNLY ONE WANTS TO GIVE BACK..EXCELLENT TOOLS..AND SO SO MUCH GIVEN:=)
TIPS ALL ALL OVER THE INTERNET!!FINDING EIGHT TOOLS FOR RESEARCHING..WELL AND CLEAR PICTURE OF WHAT ONE IS LOOKING FOR!!HOW TO APPLY THE TOOLS AND SOFTWARES.WELL I FOUND ABOUT EXPERTS ON EVERY SUBJECT..MORE SO TO FIND SOME NICHE WHERE THERE IS A NEED!!THAT IS SOMETHING OF TO APPLY FOR ALL OF US..NEW WAYS..MAKE IT SO..TO YOUR SUCCESS ALWAYS
heli
SOULSOLUTION
OR WOULD THIS BE BETTER
SOUL-SOLUTION
pps!!
ACTULLY LOOKED AND THE LATTER WAS BETTER KEYWORK:=)
APPLYING THE TOOLS TAKING ACTION AND GOT TONS OF NEW IDEAS POORING OUT!!AND FEW NEW PRODUCT IDEAS TOO BUY THE WAY..
OH AND THE LIST BUILDING SUBJECT!!
I LOOK FF.BEING HERE WITH YOU ALL.
ERIC BLESS YOU!!
Thanks Eric,
Great stuff!
What is LLC is?
A limited liability company (abbreviated L.L.C. or LLC) in the law of the vast majority of the states of the United States is a legal form of business company offering limited liability to its owners. Often incorrectly called a “limited liability corporation” (instead of company), it is a hybrid business entity having characteristics of both a corporation and a partnership. It is often more flexible, the owners have limited liability for the actions and debts of the company, and it is suitable for smaller companies with a single owner. The primary corporate characteristic is limited liability while the primary partnership characteristic is the availability of pass-through income taxation.
A limited liability company (abbreviated L.L.C. or LLC) in the law of the vast majority of the states of the United States is a legal form of business company offering limited liability to its owners. Often incorrectly called a “limited liability corporation” (instead of company), it is a hybrid business entity having characteristics of both a corporation and a partnership. It is often more flexible, the owners have limited liability for the actions and debts of the company, and it is suitable for smaller companies with a single owner. The primary corporate characteristic is limited liability while the primary partnership characteristic is the availability of pass-through income taxation.
Hey Gary –
Are you repeating your post for emphasis?
Dear Eric,
Thanks a lot for your course. It is really the best one. Believe me, I have already tries many of them, without any success. But your course is very clear to understand and to follow even for people, like me in our age(50) with a great desire to improve our life and to help our children.
I am so sooooo grateful to you.
God bless you,
Halina
Hi Eric,
Unfortunately I am confortable with the 16 items less #7 and #9.I haven’t at least $200 as startup capital.What will happens if I won’t be able to pay this sum at that time?
Also my paypal account has “Unverified’ as status.I already payd twice 1.5 Euro to get ny 4-digit number but I never got Paypal statement to see my number.Have you any tips here?
Respectfully,
Petre Tudor
Petre, I had that problem with paypal when I first started and had to work with my bank to get the accounts verified. But it may be different in EU than here in US.
Do the best you can. You may have to work harder than anyone else, but sheer will power and determination can get you through if you have a strong desire to succeed. You’ll have to come up with some money for your business expenses at some point, but if you’re determined you can cross that bridge when you get there.
Your Tips are very helpful, but now there is a situation that I don’t understand. Until #7, I could watch these videos as many times as I wanted,but now when I click on it a window pops up that “created w/Camtasia”. I have tried to downloan it, but cannot. Have you any helpful suggestions? Thank you.
That is strange, I don’t know. Maybe try clearing your cookies and internet cache. Make sure you’re using a current version of IE or firefox.
Hi Eric, Great, awesome video lessons!! I am enjoying them very much!! Great list of things to need in this lesson!
Question about the computer aspect of it?
I have an older laptop, bought maybe 5 or 6 years ago, with Windows XP running on it. It has 512 MB RAM and only a 60 GB HD in it. It’s okay I think for now because I am still in the process of starting a business. I will try to follow your wonderful lessons!
If and when I go to buy a new computer, should I try to go for another more powerful laptop or should I try to purchase a newer Quad 4 desktop pc’s? As of yet, I haven’t really used the laptop for mobility. I’ve noticed a lot of Internet Marketers have both a desktop and a laptop. Should someone wanting to run a small home business on the internet consider having both??
Thank you very much!
Umberto
Your laptop is probably OK for now. As for what to get, its really a matter of personal preference. If you never use the laptop for mobility, then I would recommend a desktop. I tend to get more work done on my desktop because I can type faster and see everything better on a bigger monitor, and multi-task better using dual monitors. And I use my laptop when I travel.
Thank you so much for your great advice! I will probably go with the desktop option, in the future, since I already have a laptop.
Thanks.
I assume Symantec is as good as Grisoft?
Thanks for the lessons. I find them very good.
Glenn Wilkes
http://www.wealthinfoplus.com
I’m not an antivirus expert, but I would imagine it’s as good. The main reason I switched to Grisoft AVG is because it takes up less memory. Norton seemed to slow my computer down a bit.
Thank you Eric. This is really critical info and should reach as many newbie marketers as possible. Enabling their success through articles such as this one will be beneficial to everyone.
Jerome D
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http://www.WriteBetterAds.com
Hi Eric,
Great series…
I have a question of where to form my LLC? Where is an internet company legally based if I am strictly selling down loadable info products. I use Hostgator to host my domains and they are in Texas… I live in California. People keep suggesting Nevada as the best place to incorporate. Is there a standard industry practice? I’m not asking for legal or CPA advice… just confused
Thanks for any light you can shine,
Kent
In general, the business is based where you are based. So if you’re doing business out of your home in California your business is in California. Some businesses register in Nevada or Delaware because those states offer some tax advantages to encourage businesses to locate there. So there are a bunch of companies who will act as your “representative” in those states, which enables you to have a physical address there, and thus register your business there. I talked to my CPA about it, and he said it wouldn’t offer significant benefit for my business. So if you’re interested in going that route, I’d suggest talk to a savvy CPA, otherwise register in your home state.
Great inspirational story about Ladan…i am now truly inspired, coming from zimbabwe a country with most of the obstacle she faces i am galvanized to take action and not make up endless excuses not to start my own internet marketing business. Have been reading a lot of valuable free stuff from other “Gurus” for years and now is the time.your lessons are just what the doctors ordered.
Thanx
Inspired
Michael Chimalizeni
Hi Eric
Lots of good info so far, please keep it up as it is helping me tremendously, thank you
Sussan
Thanks,
That all what I want, in order I can success in business online
Hi Eric et al..
Your presentations are superb! A nice easy laid back approach that moves along so well, especially for someone like me!
To take ‘action’ is undoubtedly the number one item on any agenda and next I would place ‘discipline’ and this course is helping me to maintain mine! To look back can be helpful, but in the ‘internet’ sphere of my life when I look back I see a whole pile of emails and folders piled high with unused/useless downloads, a ‘my documents’ full to the brim of ‘the new’ this that and the other, many opened and many gathering ‘cyber’ dust. Yes, I learned many things that am sure with Eric’s help will be used to follow my new ‘enterprise’ but am equally sure that the recycle bin will over employed as the lessons progress.The need for real help has been answered here and a goal of obtaining my independence from hourly paid labour has been brought a step closer.
So Eric, I won’t give up on you, just don’t give up on me and ‘us’.. Thanks for a job well done,
Paul…and note..no links lol
Yea i will gear up!!!
Hi Eric
Thank you for this amazing information on lesson 8,some of the tips, like sofware programmes, is pretty informative. you are definately a Great Mentor, i will Recommend you any day to my friends and family and my mailing list.
Thank you Eric
and God bless you, keep up the good work
Many thanks
Eric, I am learning. Thanks. I have been doing this for a while but you are a very good teacher. At the moment I am having a lot of trouble with my computer. Can’t get my windows mail deleted. Had HP & ISP technicians on the phone for almost 5 hours today & still have the problem. I amy end up restoring my unit. God bless you. Mary
Dear Eric,
I anwserd my preovious e-mail from lesson 3. on how to get the furture lessons with out waiting on the e-mails. I like what you had to say and I have sales as well as computer experiance and I am willing to learn. I want to build this business and I believe it is a God sent. I would love to talk to you some time on your mission trip also. I have been on several and that is my passion. What concerns me is you said that what you will be teaching is information product. I am ok with that but English and writing skills are a weekness I have. Verbal on the other hand I am great at. I am hoping you will be able to show me a way to get around this handy cap. I purchased your 79 onetime internet offer to learn how to make money on internet believing that E-Bay would be the route I would take. I have already read your E-Bay for cash book you wrote. I do have the resale rights for the books I purchased from you. Will I be able to build and information business from these or will there be other I can buy to resell? The affilliate business I am also interested in. I believe the Lord is going to help me find the right product to market to provide the income I need to provide for my family and also for the passion in my life. Which is working for my KING JESUS. Your help in this area would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
And God Bless you
Doug
Thanks Doug. As far as English writing skills, I will be teaching how to outsource the product creation, so that won’t be a problem.
Hi Eric
I enjoyed and appreciated your informative lesson. However, I am missing a couple from the past, namely lessons 1 & 2
have a good one!
Kind Regards
Terry
Eric, one term missing in lesson 10, and one that baffles me - “long tail keywords.” What does that mean? Thanks, Richard
And you’re posting the question on Lesson 8
Long tail keywords are like this…
Suppose you are creating a list of keywords. You would start with a primary keyword, such as “health insurance”. Within the list, that is the keyword with the most number of searches for it (and also the most competition). As you begin to go down the list, you may come up with keywords like “health insurance california” and “health insurance low premium”. Those are also highly searched terms, but not quite as many searches as the main keyword, and not quite as much competition. But as you move further down the list (down the long tail) you might come up with some slightly more obscure keywords like “health insurance disabled veterans new york” or “health insurance no medical examination”. Perhaps those keywords still have a lot of people searching for them, but not very much competition. The idea is to find the sweet spot of keywords with a high search volume to low competition ratio. Some marketers use the long tail concept to find hundreds or thousands of less competitive keywords, which can add up to big traffic.
There are definitely some conflicting theories currently in the PPC world as to what method is best. Personally I think there’s more than one way to skin a cat.
I find the checklist/actionsteps to be highly motivating. I’m more likely to accomplish my goals with a clear course of action. So, thank you Eric for doing this the way you do.
I’ve had SKYPE for a while and often use it to listen to teleseminars. However,when I make an actual phone call using it there is a problem with the clarity of the call on the other end. I haven’t been able to achieve getting my voice louder or to stop the breaking up of my voice on the other end of the call. Does anyone have a good tip for me?
Thanks,
Melina
http://www.SeminarSwagBag.com
Hey Eric,
your lessons are so great. I could not wait opening this lesson on have a step-by-step list of requirements. I had read the motivating story of Ladan Lashkari and it was so motivating as I find myself in a similar situation in Cameroon - Africa. Could you please through more light on that. Kindly advice on the steps I can take exactly as far as payment means are concerned. I have to start up my internet business as soon as I have a clear-cut solution to this. Thanks so much for all the inspiration. I can’t wait to get going and look forward to getting more advice from you and your helpful products.
Akonwi
Cameroon - Africa
Eric,
Once again you have me excited! I was going down the list going “check!” for almost every item. 200 startup capital? Dream come true for someone like me with limited capital! So what’s the “secret?” Can’t wait for your big reveal!
excellent lesson Eric. No one has ever given a figure as to what kind of start up capital should be on hand that I have heard. It helps to know what you can expect to need. External hard drive yes indeed I recently picked up a worm that caused me to have to reload my operating system and wipe my hard drive. I have an external drive plus I use several flash drives for back up purposes you can pick up 2 gig flash drives cheap enough now a days.
Thanks for the Paypal-add on…didn’t know it was important to have a business account with them…until lesson#9
Thanks Eric for the lesson 8.
Nilufer
Hi,
ERIC,
Do I need to get permit or lisence for online business from Illinois.
Thanks,
Nilufer
almost everything i have!
Hello Eric,
I read the list in lesson #8 and I do not use the Microsoft operating system because my computer is an IMAC. Do you see any problems with that?
Otherwise I really am getting an education from your teachings so thanks a big bunch.
Thanks for the tip, Eric. I have all of those in place. For the lawyer I use Prepaid Legal, which is a great option for business and personal use. I agree that an autoresponder is also important as well as a domain name and web hosting, but I’m guessing you are saving those for a little later when we start getting into the more technical stuff.
MY COMPUTOR REPAIRMAN TOLD ME TO USE INTEL PROCESSORS, AND SEAGATE HARD DRIVES. HE SAID THEY LAST LONGER, WITH FEWER CRASHES.
Eric,
I have been going through your lessons, but since I joined midway through them, thought I go back to the beginning. Boy am I glad I did. Although I haven’t made any money yet, I didn’t realize I should have a “business” set up at the beginning. Thanks so much!
This is an other great video. There is so much to learn about doing business online. They get better and better. Thank you so much.
Dan and Deanna “Marketing Unscrambled”
All of your “things” needed are right on. But as an iMac user I seem to be left out of the loop since you only talk about Windows and using Zip. Is this really a problem or can you advise alternatives for me.
Cheers, Don McCobb
Hi Eric, I love your lessons. I have a cuestion for you and maybe you can help me. I live in argentina and I don’t have acces to credit cards because of my bad finantial situation. What I can get here, is a Visa Electron debit card, but I really don’t know if the mayor websites and CPA networks I will need accept this kind of card, just like if it was a normal credit card. Can you help Eric?
Thanks for the good job shared with us!
Cristian.
i honestly don’t know, but if it’s a Visa I would think some of them would take it.
Hey Don McCobb …
As a Mac user, you are in the loop and the Wincrap users are out! Feel confident that you are set for the future.
I fired my boss in 2000 and have many affiliate buddies - all but 1 switched to Mac and he’s waiting for Apple’s new releases. When you need Wincrap software, Macs can run the apps with VMware or Parallels or you can boot up the native Windows OS. I could give you a long list of Super Affiliates who use Macs.
Comparing OSX to Windows is like putting a Bentley and Ford side by side - BUT when Apple releases their next OSX upgrade (Snow Leopard) next year - it’s game over for Windows as people would have to be paralyzed from the neck up to buy a PC - when Macs can run Windows better than a PC!
The speed, security and rock solid reliability of Snow Leopard will be *mind numbing* - “get your head around a personal computer with 16 Terabytes of RAM!”
Eric is a great marketer and will help you folks, but liberate yourself from the virus plagues and unreliability - and set your toolbox for the future.
PS You still have to pay the self employment tax (SS & Medicare) with a LLC.
Mac users are so passionate
I have a Mac on my desk right next to my PC… I use it for all my video editing. So I do know about Mac’s advantages, and I agree you can be an internet marketer on a Mac.
But most of the IM-related programs I use are made for PC, and PC’s can get the job done.
Surely,I am making progress with some of the tips just arrived in my mail box.
Nice tips!
Hi, there is a lot of good content on your site. And is great for some one starting out as you go through from the beginning step by step, which is the best way to go. All your videos will be a complete program for people to follow. Your tips are more than tips. All the best. Regards.
Hi Eric. What would be your suggestion of a workaround for paypal and credit cards for a person like me who comes from a country where i cannot get registered for either of these? We also do not have business checking accounts. What would you propose?
You could see if your country is able to use Clickbank.
Beyond that, you should do whatever you can to get a Paypal and/or merchant account. You may need to partner with someone in the US or Canada. Or obtain a US or Canada-based mailing address and start a business based in one of those countries.
Clickbank is not available here. And the other methods are not viable for me. Any other suggestions?
there are always ways to get around obstacles. For example: http://www.ericstips.com/tips/ladan-lashkari/
Thanks for the great tidbit for us. I have all of the things on the list and have begun to implement the plan almost like you have said. There is a great antivirus called AVG free you can google it if you want to find it. remember you don’t have to pay income taxes in a small business until you make over 600 dollars a year here in the US. Having a small business is a nice way to make a little extra income for yourself though…
Just keep on pounding away at the keyboard and you will succeed…
Hello Eric,
I received your lesson 8 and than uploaded the adobe flash player but there is nothing happening with the video and i can’t see it, so what is the problem now?
I hope somebody can help mee because i can’t follow this lesson
Greetings
Rien Hiddink
try closing your browser, and clearing your cache. Then try again. Maybe even reboot. Also you could try a different browser, like Firefox.
As Usual, Your infomation is clear and to the point. Seems as though EVERY decision I made prior to starting your lessons was WRONG. While gearing up, been spending a lot of time backing out of the things I’d started that obviously will never work and getting ready to get things built right.
Thanks
Don
When you mention computing you think Windows and antivirus automaticaly but now you can easily install Linux Ubuntu on any PC and do everything you said with NO risque of virus and it’s totally free. Open Office comes from Linux and it is not surprising that it is good because Linux is an enormous community of computer masters. Everybody still uses Windows because it is popular but once they realise how this system outbeats Windows and the philosophy behind it, maybe they will make a change.. It resembles Mac wich is also a good solution but more expensive.
Thanks for the tips
Hi Eric
I enjoyed and appreciated your informative lesson.
Kind Regards
Eric these lessons are great and professional. Thanks for your expertise. I need a prepaid credit card. dp
Eric I appreciate the effort you are making to help us newbies get started. I am 52 and I would consider myself as somewhat knowledgeable
with computers. Some of the tech stuff I still have a ways to go. I hear people talk about a brower and I am not sure what that is.But I will learn. Thanks Eric your help is appreciated.
Hi Eric,
Thanks again! Lots of great informations!
Yes, i will looking out for #9!
Up to now i can follow you easely!
Maybe i need to upgrade my exel skills!
And aquire some vedeo making skills!
I probbably need a good camcorder, right?
Eric,
Re: lawyer. We’ve found pre-paid legal WELL worth the little monthly fee they charge. Their lawyers call you back promptly as many times a month as you need to talk with them on new issues. They’ve helped us out MANY times!
Do i need a Awebe email to set up the list or how can i get a list of emails and how do you recomendo to obtain a good list of emails thank you for your excelent job God belss you for the big knowledge provided. Cecilia
Yes I recommend using Aweber to build your list. But rather than buying a list, you will build your own on Aweber. I will cover this extensively in these lessons.
Excellent presentations and can’t wait to follow you through the next bit. Good stuff.
Hi Eric
I’m totally aboard with your teachings and committed to following your lead,I think you are great. one question I already joined the homecashcourse, which I assume is afiliate marketing, I’ve only joined,purchase the web domain, astablished a clickbank account that’s as far as i made it before finding you, please tell me I don’t need to pursue that any further I had no ideal of what I was doing and definitly do’nt want to spend any more money than I need to. I was just laid off my job so I’m an unemployed banquet Director and a complet newbie to online businesses.
I am not familiar with that particular course. However, most of those clickbank-related courses involve promoting CB products using PPC (such as Adwords). If that’s the case, you will have to spend more money in order to make money with their system. PPC is a legitimate way to get traffic (in fact it’s one of my favorite ways), but it does have a learning curve and you can burn through cash when you’re learning it.
The good news is that you purchased a domain, which is something I teach in these lessons. I’d say keep following my lessons, and build your business step by step. Just keep in mind it is a process, and you will not “get rich quick” which is probably what was implied when you bought that other course.
Great information. I wanted you to know I came acrossed a website that is selling your info as their own. If you want to e-mail me, I can give the site. Don’t want to advertise for them.
God Bless
For a total newbie such as I am, your videos are a God-send, Eric. I really need direction right now. Thanks for providing some.
Hi Eric,
I found your lessons are so informative and one good thing is you are honest in what ever you are saying.I found there is no audio in lesson #7 & 8 , will you please correct them. I already have a on line store and I am looking for some other ways of making money and I think you can guide me. Keep up the Good work.
Thanks. The audio should be there, I would recommend checking to make sure you have the latest version of Flash installed for your browser, and/or try viewing it in a different browser such as firefox.
Lesson 8 was again very informative. I did not realize I was a well set up as I am. I wrote down your list of needed items and have checked off practically every one of the highly recommended ones and most of the optionals. I have an attorney who helped me fight the Public Guardian’s office (long story). I am sure I can get referrals from them. Also, my son sells some sort of pre-paid lawyer. I might look into that when money starts coming in.
By the way, you do not have to have an actual business checking account. You can open a second personal account that does not charge business fees. The idea is to keep business funds and personal funds separate. Unfortunately, I have not been able to keep the business self-sufficient so my personal funds are constantly being involved.
I also recommend having some sort of accounting program or a financial spreadsheet to account for every penny that comes in and out of your business. If you have to use personal funds for the business, log it in as an equity loan from yourself. Currently, my business owes my personal funds quite a bit. At least I don’t have to pay exorbitant interest! I am looking forward to being able to pay myself an actual salary. I also have to get into the habit of investing part of every sale back into the business. I am sure I will learn these things as we progress through building a PROPER business.
Thanks for the lessons, Eric. I wish I had these three years ago — before I set up the corporation and when I lost my last job due to downsizing and their relocation.
Louise
Hi Eric
I am not a very computer literate guy and battle to create a professional website and how to get all the necessary links and click options on the site. This lack of knowledge is really crippling me Can You advise someone or some programme that can guide me step by step until I am knowledgeable about the process
Thanks
Eddie
Actually these lessons can probably help you with that. There are several lessons showing how to build a website, so just take it step by step
Great is an understatement for your work..!! I’m now a follower of your tips and don’t know how enough to Thank You.After all,you’ve shown me a ray of Hope which i’d lost for myself.I sincerely hope this works for me.This is my only chance.
Your lessons are absolutely wonderful! I can not wait for the rest of them and implement.
Thank you so much for your FREE lessons and tips!
Hi Eric and thanks again for a great video and information. These are things I always knew but did not have a list or have them in any order. I do now! Thank you!
eric i just started your tips eight days ago but i started with myonlineincomesystem.on7/30/90 i’ve already have most of your action items prior to this lesson.i set up a personal checking account only for the business before i ven started your lessons.but i have run into a stone wall maybe you can advise me.following the instruction given i went to bluewire to get my three free domains.every thing was find i went back to clickbank and notebooked my affiliate programs then went back to bluewire to start my business going,by this time i’m all excited my on online business WOW bam i never saw the wall i hit coming.i cannot acess my bluewire account to get my domains when i try they tell me i already have them?where are they? i don’t know whats going on can you shed some light on this?i’ve gone over your lesson from 1 to 8 twice now the second time i took the time to read the comments,i didn’t do this before i was to eager to get started.now i have all the time in the world to go back and study your lessons.until i can find out what up with bluewire.i’m sure i’m not the first 63 yr old newbie you delt with.i look forward to your lessons they give me great insight into the online world thank you for any help you can give me may god give his blessing to you on all your endeavors and family
robert
I have never recommended bluewire, so I’m not sure where you got that from and unfortunately I do not know what the issue may be. But in lesson #23 you will see my recommendations for domain registration.
Hi Eric, I’ve been working since May to setup my Corporation…it’s so weird calling myself the president of a corporation…
I’ve got all these action items done and I’m ready to go.
Thanks a lot Eric for your encouragement. i read Ladan’s story. But tell me, how can we overcome this pay pal/click bank thing. My country is restricted too and I get discouraged each time I see what I can do to make money on like, but click bank/PayPal becomes a barrier.
Hello Ngozi,
You may want to try another payment processor like this one:
https://www.2checkout.com/community/
Another great video.
Hi Eric,
I am pretty much up to speed with Laptop, broadband,and vista loaded. I have 25 gig download limits which is just about right for watching video’s online and uploading pages. I have several domains already. Thanks.
Hi again Eric, points noted. I had most of it, except a credit card, I’ve registered to Paypal but I don’t know the status, but I had no problem with clickbank. May be I will arrange for a debit card.
Eric,
Another great lesson. I have been following other “gurus” and not one of them ever mentioned these starting points before venturing into online marketing. They take it for granted that you already knew these things (ala easy for even Newbies). I take heart that I will be successful in my new online business. Keep up the good work. Aloha!
Thanks as always Eric! I look forward everyday to the next EricsTips!
Dear Eric’s
Thanks for ur tips. I learned many more form u. Now pls let me know how can i earn money to write my blog? And minimum how much us dollar i can get from there?
Best Regards.
Ja. Hossain
I will be covering blogging later in the lessons. There is a lot of potential to make money with blogs…
I don’t have website. How do I get one,
new at this.
thanks
I’ll be covering that in depth in lessons #23-30. So stick with us
This post is in response to E. Perry about Ewen Chia. I’ve order quite a few of his products. Most of which are of pretty high quality. However, as far as making money with any of them, it hasn’t happened for me as of this time. But then again I haven’t put forth that huge of an effort. I did get this one up and running but haven’t pushed enough traffic to it for a fair assessment: http://ewenchia-autopilot-profits.com/ The download page does contain some useful video instruction if you are a newbie to moderate experience marketer. But there is far better information out there. But on the other hand, for the price, it’s not bad and certainly won’t break anybody.
-Casey
Hi Eric,
I hope I can get a prepaid Visa Card here in South Africa. Paypal remains a problem. I applied for an account and at the end I was told that my number would be e-mailed to. Two weeks later I am still waiting. I think it is a South African problem. I need to pay for my weebly site so that I can upgrade. Hopefully the Visa Prepaid will solve this problem for me.
Best Wishes, Butch
For a free AV, I’d recommend Avira.
hi Eric
I have question for you.
Is PayPal available in Mongolia? If doesn’t what kind of card is better in our country? WHAT IS DIFFERENCE between Visa,Paypal and Bus.checking account?
buren
Hello Buren,
Yes, PayPal is available in Mongolia.
PayPal is an online money transfer service that allows you to send and receive payments online. A Visa is a major credit card that you could use to make purchases. And, a business checking account is a bank account that you would use for business purposes.
hi eric, i want to point out something i find a bit puzzling. i’v been following your lessons and i think lesson 5 was advising against buying stuffs and being watching out for scams. however you sent me a Special Edition on the 17th of September promoting one turn-key software business by your friends Adeele and Bobby. You said they made $900K in 60 days and you were vauching for it. My question is this,if i have teh money to spend should i go ahead and get it? most importantly, is it GUARANTEED i WILL make money from it too? pls be honest in your answer like you’ve been doing so far.
you are doing a great work!!! thank you
Hello Verity,
Eric promotes worthwhile products from time to time when they are deserving of his recommendation. But, you should only buy if it will help you in your current business, or is something that you would like to start using.
While it’s difficult to be able to guarantee that you WILL make money from a particular product, we can say that you are likely to find success if you use the products in the way they are intended, following the proven strategies of others!
For your capital investment? Do you need $200.00 in addition to a credit card or a credit card with at least $200.00 you can use for investment?
Technically all you need is a credit card with at least $200 available. But I recommend building your business debt-free, so it would be best if you also have the $200 on hand so you can pay off your credit card
Hi Eric,
… somehow I wasn’t able to watch the 7th lessonø it came up…
it should say it never came up
Hello Charles,
Here is a link that should help you to be able to view the videos properly:
http://www.ericstips.com/trouble-viewing-flash-videos/
Hi Eric,
I was on board from lesson #1. I have been trying to piece together the steps for launching my internet business. Up until I started following you on twitter, I hadn’t been making much headway. I want to thank you for providing the detailed, step-by-step, easy to understand information I have been searching everywhere for. I like to say I am a writer just starting out, with all hopes, that one day I will be able to hold my head up and utter these words. My interest are eBooks & informational publications, maybe short stories. I am in the process of writing an eBook. Not to change the subject but the area I am having most trouble comprehending is the whole internet thing, and how it works. Not that I am illiterate when it comes to the World-Wide-Web, it just the mechanics of creating a hosting, ranking, and creating a web-site are all so confusing to me. Maybe I should take a night course or something. Well, anyway thanks for all your help.
Jack
Thanks Jack, I’m glad to have you on board
I do cover those topics throughout the lessons, so hopefully it will clarify some things for you.
Hi Eric,
Love your lessons, so easy to follow. Great stuff.
Barb
Hi,im Rollins from Nigeria.I have been recieving your tips and i must confess its a huge and encouraging package.
I think i will want to do online business by working at home and getting paid.
Please i will like you to shortlist the sites that pay well to work from home and the basic requirements to meet before starting.Hoping to hear from you soon.
Thanks
My focus is really on building your own business, rather than working from home. You can see some of my recommendations here:
http://www.ericstips.com/recommended/
Will you be teaching html code in any future lessons? I have a web site just got indexed and working on back links. I have enjoyed your lessons so far.
Jeff H
Nashville TN.
Yes in lesson #28
I started my biz as a sole proprieter. In California is it super easy to set up, manage, and file taxes. It’s the logical place to start if you are on limited means. Every state has a different set of rules. Make sure you really look into what those rules might be.
Hello Eric… thanks, again a great lesson with valuable information. You are covering simply everything. I am looking forward to the next video.
All the best,
Arne
hi Eric,
I am living in nigeria, and nigeria as a country is not listed on click bank. so pls tell me how can i register on click bank.
Regards.
This is going to sound oversimplified but… FIND A WAY
There are many Nigerians who have built legitimate online businesses.
If you haven’t seen this article yet check it out for some inspiration regarding overcoming online obstacles… http://www.ericstips.com/tips/ladan-lashkari/
Thanks a ton, Erick. You are an excellent educator.Your step by step lessons are great.
Hi Eric,
Great lesson! You are truely a great teacher…I never seen any of the so called “guru” explaining what it’s needed to start an online business, quit shoking! I am wondering if most of the people out there on the internet don’t pay taxes, etc.
I consider what you have just covered in this lesson a must to begin a serious business.
Blessings,
Max
Hi Eric,
Thank you so much for all of the tips. I have used them many times. I have been trying to start a successful internet marketing business, but so far have spent a ton of money and only earned $267. I’m not giving up yet. I just purchased the Trading Pro System and am exited about the potential. My dumb basic question is how do I get the information from my computer to my site? I can handle basic text and images, but have not done anything fancy. Do I use a program like Filezilla to upload? I have been unsucessful using that to upload so far. I think I am having firewall issues. Everything makes sense when I go through the tips, but I seem to miss something when I try to do it myself.
Yes a program like filezilla is what you need. I cover this in a lesson about FTP
Dear Eric, thank you for one more informational lesson. I wish you could share more in one day thanks Barbara
dear Eric, I try to Download 7-Zip for Windows vista but is telling me I need so much space that I do not have, even if my PC is only one year old I have not enough space for this download, there is another way to download? Thanks Barbara
That is unusual. Have you tried rebooting your computer? You shouldn’t have any problem…
What brand of accounting software program do you recommend? Quickbooks? Peachtree? Will you be discussing how to set up your accounting for an internet business?
Thanks for your valuable information.
I will be talking about accounting toward the end of the lessons but I will not be covering it in depth. In a nutshell my advice is to use whatever you are comfortable with. I’m most comfortable with Excel spreadsheets, so that’s what I use.
in this lesson, u told us about getting a biz registration. I’m currently with my husband on military duty in korea, and we have a apo address, but live off base, so is there a website i can go to about a biz reg for this situation?
I honestly do not know, but if you’re a US citizen it should not be a problem to start an LLC. That may be a good question to ask legalzoom http://www.ericstips.com/legalzoom/
Or you might want to just run as a sole proprietor for now, and then look into a formal business registration after you start making decent money.
What a great gift from you, just started going through your online lessons, Just wanna say thanks.
Hi Eric, you have some very valuable information,however unless I have missed it, I have not noticed any info. directed at ecommerce
shopping websites. I am currently in the final stages of having our site completed and I have spent more than a few hundred dollars by far.
These lessons are focused more on information marketing, rather than an “Ecommerce” site in the traditional sense.
However, most of the lessons can be applied to Ecommerce (ie. lessons on upsells, customer service, list building, traffic, etc.)
hi Eric,
I am new in this field and i want to start my online business. Can you please tell me that how much money we can earn. can you please tell me other sites that is right for online business and please can you tell me paid blog sites are good things or just time pass .
There are no guarantees about how much money you will make. But the sky is the limit!
Hi Eric
I have a laptop with internet connection i have a gmail account and have been reading paid email from some company but i have not get paid.
Hi Eric,
Again a great lesson. I have a premier PayPal account. What is the difference with business and premier accounts?
Kari
There is not much difference between the premier and business. Business allows multi-user access:
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=xpt/Marketing/general/PayPalAccountTypes-outside
eric I’m trying to say something other than a word of thanks You deserve more than thanks
i hope if i could helpen people like u
plive me there are a lot them need help so much
so god bless u and go on
Hey Eric, this was a very good, informative video. I have already invested in a lot of the things that you recommend. I have skype, a notebook computer, paypal, I have hosting, an email account, it is just a matter of finding the right niche that I am interested in and that I can be passionate about. I have watched a lot of videos on starting an internet business but I have never seen anybody tell me exactly what is needed to really get my business started. All they ever talk about is making money and that it is simple, but they fail to tell you about all the tools that you will need to get started. Thanks for putting all these lessons together, I have gotten a ton of information out of them. Thanks Again.
Hi Eric
I already have the must haves. One question though. I live in Australia and already have a LLC setup in US. Would it be best to have bank account in US or in Australia?
Good question. But having never lived in Australia, I do not know the answer. Generally, I would say there are some advantages of having a US account, but Australia probably has as good if not better of an economy than the US these days. Many US banks have failed, so I would think a local Australian bank would be good if it meets your needs. I’ve experienced several benefits as a result of being a good long-term customer and developing a good relationship with my local bank here in the US.
I have four computers but only one of them is new and its really tiny. I have been using it almost exclusively for the past few months. Also a business account is a must. When I first started I thought that I didn’t need one but to avoid the confusion I always use one now.
Dear Eric,
Thanks for the information on the requirements of internet marketing.
I will make necessary arrangements to keep everything ready which are mandatory and I am really 100% committed to this Internet Business.
Again thanks for the lesson No 8.
Looking forword for furhter lessons.
I found that useful, and the part on forming a company was very helpful. Thank You.
Eric, Very new at this. Thank you for all the great tip’s. Please keep them coming.
Eric,
Good info keep it coming.
Hi Eric, you make a really nice contribution to the internet marketing community. Thank you for your help. Make it a great day, Ken :^)
Sir, Thank you for your program I have so far only got to lesson 9 and have learned a lot. Now my question is the free E book I have not been able to look at. Being a 77 year young kid I just am not able to see where I go to down load these to look at. Can you help??~~ Glen
Do you know specifically which ebook you are trying to access?
Thanks Eric appreciate it. Great lesson
Thank you,Eric
That’s all what i want, so that I can succeed in online business
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