subject: Is Beginning An Internet Organization Worth The Risk? [print this page] The biggest factor that puts most people off starting up an online business
is the risk. What if things go wrong? What if they lose money? And what
happens if their online business fails?
If youve had these worries yourself, its important to know that there are
things you can do to reduce the risk.
Smart Ways to Start an Online Business & Not Lose Your Shirt
Take it seriously: You should treat your online business as you would any
other job and give it 100% effort. Too many people start up a business and fall
at the first post because they fail to do this.
Dont expect overnight success: Although some people do achieve great
success within a relatively short time, they are usually the exception to the
rule. Understand that starting up an online business is no different to starting
any type of business it takes time to grow.
Keep your day job: In the early days it is wise to keep your day job, unless
you have at least six months of cash to live on. That way youre not putting
yourself under pressure to pay your personal expenses from your business in
the early days.
Choose a business that interests you: Its amazing how many people
launch an online business that doesnt interest or inspire them on any level,
apart from its money making potential. Its much easier to motivate yourself if
youre doing something you love.
Dont bet the farm: Keep your start up expenses as low as possible. Dont
spend money on things that wont help you to produce your product or
service, or sell more of it.
Get rid of your debts: Its a smart idea to reduce your personal debts as
much as possible before starting up an online business. That way, when you
do quit your job, you have fewer expenses to cover.
Is Starting Up An Online Business Right For You?
When youre considering taking the leap, its easy to let fear get in the way
and talk you out of starting up an online business. You might worry that you
dont have any business experience or, you dont have the same potential
as INSERT AMAZING ENTREPRENEUR HERE.
Starting a business isnt for everyone but if youre already considering it, it
may be right for you. Everyone who started their first online business went
into it at the same point as you. Experience and knowledge is something you
gain as you go.
If you want to escape the rat race, youre self motivated, willing to learn and
youre passionate about your chosen business what have you got to lose?
Starting up an online business may be the best thing that ever happened to
