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HOW TO START AN ONLINE BUSINESS The purpose of this document is to take you through the step-by-step process of starting an online business. Note that it's important to do your own research before starting any business. Find a Niche Before you begin your digital entrepreneur journey, it is important for you to know your expertise and your target market. The mistake most people make is they look for a product to sell first and then the market. On the contrary, you should solve a real-world problem. In simple words, look for the problems for which people are actively searching solutions and then offer a product that can satisfy their needs. When starting a business online, go for a niche that is not overcrowded but make sure you have competition, as lack of competition shows an absence of a market for your product. Validate Your Business Idea Running a business, whether online or offline, involves costs. So, it is of utmost importance to assess the viability of your business idea. You might have a brilliant idea, but not every idea turns into a profitable venture. Your business idea may fail if your product/service has no market demand. Likewise, you will end up wasting money if you solve a problem that plagues most people, but these very people don't care enough to spend time or money on solving that problem. So, evaluate your business idea and ensure you solve a real-world problem with enough market demand. Analyse the Competition Anyone willing to start an online business cannot afford to ignore the competition. Competitor analysis will not only help you to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your current and potential competitors, but it will also enable you to identify opportunities and threats and develop robust marketing strategies. Moreover, competitor analysis will help you enhance your product and provide you with valuable information about your market. In addition, analysing your competition will give you quantitative and qualitative data to make informed business decisions. Develop Your Business Plan Post validating your business idea and analysing your competition, it's time to develop your business plan. It is a crucial and strategic tool and acts as a blueprint for your business. A business plan will help you define your business ideas, goals and strategies and help you focus on broad operational and financial objectives and other aspects like budgeting and market planning. It acts as a roadmap and assists you in making better business decisions and plan for future growth and profitability. Choose a Business Name Deciding the right business name for your online business is crucial. It not only gives your business a unique identity but is also the first thing a customer sees about your business. Therefore, your business name should be short, catchy, and memorable, and leave a powerful impression. Since it is an online business, your chosen business name must be available for registration in your country and on the worldwide web. Therefore, you will have to check the availability of the desired name as a business name, as a domain name and as a username on social media platforms.
