Start an Automated Online Business


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From the Automated Online Business book trilogy, this first book shows solopreneurs how to start a profitable business from scratch. Learn to mesh your passion with remuneration, solve a problem for someone, define the ideal customer, create a product to sell, formalize the business, build your sales funnel, optimize the customer experience, and convert customers to cheerleaders. --Adapted from book cover.




The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, Revised


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The self-employment revolution is here. Learn the latest pioneering tactics from real people who are bringing in $1 million a year on their own terms. Join the record number of people who have ended their dependence on traditional employment and embraced entrepreneurship as the ultimate way to control their futures. Determine when, where, and how much you work, and by what values. With up-to-date advice and more real-life success stories, this revised edition of The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business shows the latest strategies you can apply from everyday people who--on their own--are bringing in $1 million a year to live exactly how they want.




The Mom Test


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The Mom Test is a quick, practical guide that will save you time, money, and heartbreak. They say you shouldn't ask your mom whether your business is a good idea, because she loves you and will lie to you. This is technically true, but it misses the point. You shouldn't ask anyone if your business is a good idea. It's a bad question and everyone will lie to you at least a little . As a matter of fact, it's not their responsibility to tell you the truth. It's your responsibility to find it and it's worth doing right . Talking to customers is one of the foundational skills of both Customer Development and Lean Startup. We all know we're supposed to do it, but nobody seems willing to admit that it's easy to screw up and hard to do right. This book is going to show you how customer conversations go wrong and how you can do better.




The Automatic Customer


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The lifeblood of your business is repeat customers. But customers can be fickle, markets shift, and competitors are ruthless. So how do you ensure a steady flow of repeat business? The secret—no matter what industry you’re in—is finding and keeping automatic customers. These days virtually anything you need can be purchased through a subscription, with more convenience than ever before. Far beyond Spotify, Netflix, and New York Times subscriptions, you can sign up for weekly or monthly supplies of everything from groceries (AmazonFresh) to cosmetics (Birchbox) to razor blades (Dollar Shave Club). According to John Warrillow, this emerging subscription economy offers huge opportunities to companies that know how to turn customers into subscribers. Automatic customers are the key to increasing cash flow, igniting growth, and boosting the value of your company. Consider Whatsapp, the internet-based messaging service that was purchased by Facebook for $19 billion. While other services bombarded users with invasive ads in order to fund a free messaging platform, Whatsapp offered a refreshingly private tool on a subscription platform, charging just $1 per year. Their business model enabled the kind of service that customers wanted and ensured automatic customers for years to come. As Warrillow shows, subscriptions aren’t limited to technology or media businesses. Companies in nearly any industry, from start-ups to the Fortune 500, from home contractors to florists, can build subscriptions into their business. Warrillow provides the essential blueprint for winning automatic customers with one of the nine subscription business models, including: • The Membership Website Model: Companies like The Wood Whisperer Guild, ContractorSelling, and DanceStudioOwner offer access to highly specialized, high quality information, recognizing that people will pay for good content. This model can work for any business with a tightly defined niche market and insider information. • The Simplifier Model: Companies like Mosquito Squad (pest control) and Hassle Free Homes (home maintenance) take a recurring task off your to-do list. Any business serving busy consumers can adopt this model not only to create a recurring revenue stream, but also to take advantage of the opportunity to cross-sell or bundle their services. • The Surprise Box Model: Companies like BarkBox (dog treats) and Standard Cocoa (craft chocolate) send their subscribers curated packages of goodies each month. If you can handle the logistics of shipping, giving customers joy in something new can translate to sales on your larger e-commerce site. This book also shows you how to master the psychology of selling subscriptions and how to reduce churn and provides a road map for the essential statistics you need to measure the health of your subscription business. Whether you want to transform your entire business into a recurring revenue engine or just pick up an extra 5 percent of sales growth, The Automatic Customer will be your secret weapon.




Start a Profitable Online Business with No Money, No Website, and No Idea


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Are you ready to embark on a remarkable journey and unlock the potential of starting a profitable online business, even if you have no money, no website, and no idea? Imagine the freedom and fulfillment that come with being your own boss, setting your own schedule, and creating a thriving business from scratch. It's time to turn your dreams into reality! Introducing "Start a Profitable Online Business with No Money, No Website, and No Idea" – the ultimate guide that will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to kickstart your online entrepreneurial journey. This groundbreaking ebook is your passport to success in the digital landscape, where opportunities abound and limitations fade away. No money? No problem! We will guide you through the process of finding a profitable niche with low competition and high demand, using free tools and resources that are right at your fingertips. Discover how to analyze market size, identify customer pain points, and pinpoint the perfect niche that aligns with your passion and expertise. No website? Don't worry! We will reveal the secrets of marketing your offer without a website or an email list. Learn how to leverage free or low-cost platforms and channels to reach and attract your ideal customers. Dive into the art of creating compelling content that captivates, engages, and builds trust. Uncover the power of effective calls to action and social proof to optimize your conversion rate and generate sales. No idea? Fear not! We will ignite your creativity and help you create a valuable offer that solves your audience's problems and desires. Explore various types of offers, from digital products to services, memberships to courses, and discover how to craft a unique selling proposition that sets you apart from the competition. We'll also guide you in pricing your offer based on the value you provide and the demand you generate. But our journey doesn't end there. We will equip you with the tools and strategies to scale your online business without spending a lot of money or time. Learn how to automate and outsource tasks, leverage existing platforms and networks, and increase your revenue and profit through upsells, cross-sells, bundles, and recurring payments. Unleash your potential and achieve sustainable growth with these proven techniques. Throughout this ebook, we will debunk common myths and objections that may hold you back. No, you don't need a hefty investment to get started. No, you don't need a website to make sales. No, you don't need a groundbreaking idea to stand out. We will provide you with practical solutions and alternatives that will empower you to overcome these obstacles and embrace the path of success. The time is now. Take control of your future and build a life of freedom and abundance. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or someone seeking a change, "Start a Profitable Online Business with No Money, No Website, and No Idea" is your roadmap to success. It's time to seize the limitless opportunities of the online world and turn your passion into profit. Don't let your dreams slip away. Join the ranks of successful online entrepreneurs who have turned their visions into reality. Grab your copy of "Start a Profitable Online Business with No Money, No Website, and No Idea" and embark on a transformative journey that will redefine your future. Your entrepreneurial adventure starts now!




The Everything Guide to Starting an Online Business


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"Contains material adapted and abridged from The everything start your own business book, 4th edition, by Julia B. Harrington"--T.p. verso.




SYSTEMology


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Whether you've tried to systemise in the past or not, SYSTEMology provides a revolutionary approach to small business systems.




The Ultimate Guide to Dropshipping


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"This guide will teach you everyhing you need to know to get your own business off the ground while avoiding the costly mistakes that can kill new dropshipping ventures. We will discuss everything from the dropshipping fundamentals to how to operate a dropshipping business and deal with the problems that arise."--Back cover.




Automating Online Business


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Why You Need to Automate Your Online Business? There are many benefits that you can gain by automating your online business. With a sound system, people in your organization have a clear understanding of the work they need to perform and what is expected of them. Without policies, there are many unanswered questions, and quality and service can’t be guaranteed. Now that you understand why it's good to have a systemized business let's explore the benefits that you can gain. Use Automation - Having a FAQ and self-help area prior to offering an automated ticketing system on your site, that will enable customers and clients to empower themselves to help themselves, is a great way to use automation. Providing automated customer self-service is an essential element of offering excellent online customer service. First of all, most people prefer to try to help themselves before submitting tickets and certainly before they call anyone. This is true especially in relation to online business, because this target audience is often surfing the web in the middle of the night or early in the morning before work and hope to get help before typical business hours. Managing your email inbox or reading through piles of mail isn't the most efficient use of your time. As the business owner, your time would be better spent analyzing new business opportunities or developing new product lines. Delegating many of the days to day tasks that are required to run a business, can free up your time so you can focus your energy on the activities that will allow you to grow your business and increase revenues. Even if you have a bricks and mortar store, a proper website should offer some form of online customer service, including online self-service options Without clearly documented business procedures, you can’t delegate those daily tasks that eat up most of your time. By recording your processes, you can easily delegate tasks knowing that they will be done correctly, allowing you to free up your time to oversee more projects, which brings in more revenue for your growing business. Increase Efficiency Documenting procedures allows you to discover any unnecessary steps that you may be taking. When you record your systems, you provide yourself with the opportunity to improve the process, which can result in cutting costs and freeing up your valuable time to grow your business. It can also help you complete tasks with fewer mistakes




Guerrilla Marketing on the Internet


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The Father of Guerrilla Marketing, Jay Conrad Levinson, changed marketing forever when he unleashed his original arsenal of marketing tactics for surviving the advertising jungle on a shoestring budget. And now, Levinson and online marketing masters Mitch Meyerson and Mary Eule Scarborough once again show you how to beat the odds by combining the unconventional, take-no-prisoners Guerrilla Marketing approach with today’s ultimate marketing weapon—the Internet. Learn how to use the internet Guerrilla style. Level the playing field, and achieve greater online visibility. Boost traffic to your website. Convert visitors into paying clients. Capture and keep your market share, and create multiple income streams—all while saving time and money! This complete Guerrilla Marketing online guide includes: • The 10 most effective Guerrilla strategies • Case studies of the five greatest online Guerrilla Marketing campaigns • How to create a high-impact website on a budget • Low-cost tactics for maximizing traffic • The 12 biggest internet marketing mistakes and how to avoid them • Creative tactics and cutting-edge tools that inspire customers to take action • Essential information on cutting-edge technology