Starting an Online Business for Dummies

by Greg Holden

Directory of Online Business Internet Resources Inside! Everything You Need to Know About Starting a Business Online! The Internet is changing the way we do business, and setting up a business in cyberspace today is easier than ever! With friendly, step-by-step instructions, Starting an Online Business For Dummies shows you how to establish a successful business presence online — right away and with low start-up costs. From choosing the right Web hosting service to preparing for the tax man, Greg Holden's expert advice is sure to help your online business thrive in the worldwide marketplace known as the Internet. Valuable Bonus CD Shareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs as you like — free — but they have no technical support. System 486 or faster PC running Windows 3.1 or later, or 68040 or faster Macintosh running system 7.5 or later; 8MB RAM (16MB RAM recommended for Windows 95 or later, or PowerPC Macintosh); CD-ROM drive double-speed (2X) or faster; Internet connection (14,400 bps or faster modem, or network — regular access charges apply). Inside, find helpful advice on how

Genres: Business, Nonfiction, Self Help, Entrepreneurship, Reference

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Narelle Clauscen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book would have been great when it was originally released, but today is a little dated. It's definitely due for a revised edition. If you're a complete beginner, you will still find golden nuggets in this book, but I would suggest looking for something more current, especially with the introduction of build your own web business that do all the complex, behind the scenes programming for you.

[Kostas · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit too much geared towards the American market. Ok, but not essential. In such a fast evolving field as e-commerce, you can probably do as well with some carefully considered google searches.

[Alavi Meem · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too basic. Doesn't contain info you can't already find on the Internet.

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mostly out of date.

[Susan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Seems to be channeling Kari Chapin.

[Lisa Welch · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great resource with lots of helpful information. I am not quite ready for some of it, but it will come in handy if I want to develop more of a business in the future. Good info about google and search engine optimization, tips for an appealing website, and trademarking. I will definitely come back to this one.

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author assumed that you were selling on E-bay and focused much of the book to this. However, there were some good tips for the new on-line business owner, like how to get a free domain name on the web.

[Greg]

I'm going to push on rating it. It's long on can-do rhetoric, but focuses way more on online marketplaces and blogs than I wanted. My business is more of a service, and that wasn't covered a whole lot.

[Cherry Bob*omb · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well, part of the title was accurate. The second part. It seemed like the book was more about both how to think of an idea for a business, and how to expand and market your ebay/ currently existing business, while lacking practical information on the steps to take to manage an actual startup.

[Christine Jolley · Rating 2 out of 5]

outdated & unhelpful for someone like me. Only two chapters were beneficial.

[Kitx · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really for dummies. Very basic.

[Brian Kirby · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wasn't impressed with this book. If you want a business in physical sales, this could be useful to you.

[German Diaz]

Un libro muy completo para leerlo con calma y poner un negocio online

[Anvar Eshov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, like big important encyclopedia!

[Ratthapong · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is good and full of information but the information is obsolete.