Starting Up an Internet Business

The decision to embark in to the world of business is a big decision to make. An internet business often seems like the perfect scenario for women as they’re often looking for something home based due to having children etc at home. I think this combined with the fact that there are now so many ‘gurus’ promoting this model at seminars – means that more and more women are investing in the ‘dream’ of having an online business. I say ‘dream’ because that’s how it’s sold – all based on emotion – you see the presenters success, their own rags to riches story – and that’s it your hooked – you want what they have and being an INTELLIGENT EMPOWERED woman you decide if they can do it – you can too! Whoa mamma – I’m not telling you not to try, but I will tell you from the get go – that it’s also not THAT easy!

Now I don’t want to be a dream crusher here and I’m certainly not telling you not to try, I just want to help you be aware that it is a large process so that you don’t feel like a failure when it doesn’t all come together for you from the get go.

Here are a few tips to get you started and some things to take in to consideration:

1. You are building a BUSINESS, think of it like a business; one of the things I did when first starting out in my current business was sticker up my car and print business cards. Being in my car is like when you buy gym clothes for the first time, you know wearing them feels so great that it makes you want to work out – well my car is like that for me. When I sit in it and see my website across the front of my window it empowers me!

Kat Hudson founder of Womens Web Marketing with her car geared up to promote her business

Obviously if you’re just starting out and you’re affiliate marketing you wouldn’t do this – but when you know exactly what direction you’re taking it’s a great thing to do – it lets the world know what you’re about! If you think of what you do in a business light – then it’s impossible to ignore the hard cold facts; either you’re making money or you’re not, either your profits are higher than your losses or they’re not and if they’re not then you have to do something about it!

Your local small business centre can be a great place to get information on starting a business and will help you determine some of the key fundamental steps you may need to undertake.

2. Do your research and plan out a strategy. If you’re new to all this – then you may need to hire a coach or mentor, I may or may not be available due to my workload – but I could definitely spare you 5 minutes to make some recommendations and point you in the right direction – feel free to contact me any time via my contact form. I am going to use the plan to fail cliche here, if you don’t have a plan well then you’re planning to fail – it doesn’t have to be perfect and it doesn’t have to be long, just brief, because there’s a better than average chance once the ball starts rolling – you’re going to change strategies. Having a base plan in place however, will help you stay focused.

3. Once you decide on an angle, niche, market – give it your full attention, turn it in to your baby and don’t give up. I believe there’s no such thing as failure, only results, if your outcome isn’t the desired result you may need to adjust your strategy.

4. Structure a list of monetization strategies – I have outlined quite a few monetization strategies in my Women’s Web Marketing “7 Step Survival Guide” – if you haven’t got your copy already, I give you a free copy of this when you join my monthly newsletter – just enter your details next to my video at the top of the page and I will send it straight out to you.

Now girlfriend go hell for leather – pull it all together – your freedom depends on it. No one can do this for you – it’s a right of passage almost – you will earn your stripes as you gain success and your bank account will be living proof! I believe in you! The fact that you’re here tells me you already have what it takes! Sincerely, best of luck – make sure you drop back here – as the information I blog about will educate and inspire you to do whatever it takes!

“Do whatever it takes, for as long as it takes and you can achieve anything!”