Want to start a business but don't know where to start?

Starting a business, whether offline or online can be an exciting time. It can also be very stressful and overwhelming for most.  That's why we've compiled a few tips to help you get started on the right foot. 

So how do I ensure I start a business the right way, then?

1. The first thing to do is to research your competitors and make notes, see what and how they do it and make notes.
2. Create your business plan around those who are already successful in your field or niche market.
3. Set money aside and don't be scared to invest into your new business venture, as long as it doesn't put you in a difficult financial position.
4. The next step is to start establishing your brand, which can be done with a simple website or blog, as well as creating a social media presence on well known sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or our personal favorite, LinkedIn.
5. Content Marketing and SEO (search engine optimization).

People underestimate the power of SEO and great content, and we encourage you to put some time and effort into this to ensure maximum efficiency.

You can download our free guide here for some great writing & on-page SEO tips.

6. Connect with your audience through social media channels and newsletters.

By answering questions and helping your audience, not only will you establish your brand or business as an authority in your niche, but you'll also gather invaluable data into your market doing so.

7. Always put your focus on generating traffic to your website or blog by any means necessary.

If you're not getting customers through the doors, you're not going to make sales.

8. Convert your traffic into leads by means of an autoresponder, enticing visitors to sign up to your newsletter or course by giving something of value away for free.

Doing so will allow you to create a highly targeted email list to which you can market and sell over and over again, whilst helping them solve their problems and answering questions through newsletters.

9. Learn about PPC (pay-per-click) advertising and remarketing campaigns to maximize your traffic and overall profits.
10. Last but not least, split-test everything and never stop learning and looking for ways to improve your business.

Thanks for watching, please like and subscribe, and should you have any questions about building an online business don't hesitate to reach out to us.

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