You’ve got an idea, one that you think could be a great business. But you don’t want to limit yourself to one location, you’re not looking for a brick-and-mortar store, you’re thinking online. That’s not a bad idea since online shopping and spending is predicted to grow at exponential rates. Get the advice, tips, tools, and pointers you need here.
This Building an Online Business course will lead you from your idea to your online business. It will take a look at important components such as business plans and marketing while touching upon payments, online marketplaces, and much more. With those topics covered you will have the skills to become an online entrepreneur.
Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course.
What’s Included?
Unlimited lifetime access
Access anywhere, any time
Fast effective training, written and designed by industry experts
Track your progress with our Learning Management System
Unlimited support
Save money, time and travel costs
Learn at your own pace and leisure
Easier to retain knowledge and revise topics than traditional methods
Exam preparation quizzes, tests and mock exams to ensure that you are 100% ready
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Modules
Only 6 to 8 hours of study is required per course.
Session 1: Course Overview
Learning Objectives
Pre-Assignment
Session 2: How Online Businesses Can Benefit You
A Brief History
Benefits of Online Businesses
Words of Warning
Session 3: Laying the Groundwork
Who Are You?
Doing Your Research
Outlining Your Ideas
Pre-Assignment Review
Session 4: Creating a Business Plan
Creating a Business Plan
The One-Page Plan
Sample Business Plan, Part One
Sample Business Plan, Part Two
Sample Business Plan, Part Three
Sample Business Plan, Part Four
Sample Business Plan, Part Five
Sample Business Plan, Part Six
Gathering Resources
Session 5: Breaking Down the Plan
Creating a Marketing Plan
Cycle Overview
Looking at the Steps
Creating Financial Projections
Part One: The Sales Process (I)
Part One: The Sales Process (II)
Part Two: Sales Metrics
Part Three: Expenses
Raising Startup Capital with Crowdfunding
Case Studies
Session 6: Building Your Online Business
The Basic Elements
Creating a Website, Part One
Creating a Website, Part Two
Creating a Website, Part Three
Creating a Website, Part Four
Creating a Website, Part Five
Creating a Website, Part Six
Creating a Website, Part Seven
Checking Out the Sites, Part One
E-Commerce Options
E-Commerce Payment Options
Security and Privacy Considerations
Creating a Mobile Presence
Creating Apps
Checking Out the Sites, Part Two
Joining Online Marketplaces
Amazon
eBay
Specialty Marketplaces
Session 7: Internet Marketing Basics
Social Media Strategies for Success
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Pinterest
YouTube
Building Relationships
Session 8: A Personal Action Plan
Starting Point
Where I Want to Go
How I Will Get There
System Requirements
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP, or later
Modern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS:
OSX/iOS 6 or later
Modern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems:
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or faster
Flash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities (We recommend Google Chrome)
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