Start Your Own Online Store Business from HomeLearn how to start, build and run your own online store business from home. Build a beautiful and professional online store with ease. Sell the best selling products online. Get set-up with drop-ship distributors and wholesalers and sell from over 500,000 brand new, top selling products online. Sell on Facebook, Amazon, eBay and more!
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Learn How to Start Your Own Online Store Business from Home
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On this website, you'll learn;
-How to start your own online store business -How to create your own optimized business name -How to choose which niche product market to specialize in -How to get signed up with drop-shippers, distributors, wholesalers -How to sell over 500,000 BRAND NEW top selling products online -How to create and register your own SE optimized domain name -How to get a professional online store up and running quickly -How to accept credit cards online with your own merchant account -How to promote, market and advertise your online store -How to run a successful online store business from home |
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Work Online and Work from Home
Thanks to drop-shipping, modern technology and the internet, you can now run your online store business from the comfort and convenience of your very own home. They cant see you. They can only see your website, which makes this business opportunity the perfect home business to start, build and run from home.
Get Set-Up with Wholesale Drop-Ship Distributors
You'll learn how to get set-up with the best, wholesale, drop-ship distributors so that you can start selling products right away. You'll gain complete access to an extensive directory of the best distributors, drop-shippers, and wholesalers in the US with complete contact details as well. Drop-ship distributing is your key to ecommerce success. Buy wholesale and sell at retail. And/or carry no inventory and have dropship distributors drop-ship the products directly to your customers' door step with your business name on the box.
Sell the Best Selling Products Online
You'll learn how to sell the best selling products online. Books, computers, clothing, toys, video games, consumer electronics, jewelry, health and beauty products are just some among the best selling products online. And with the Online Store Business Course you'll be able to sell from over 500,000 top selling products online.
Open Your Own Online Store and Sell Online
Sell online with your own online store. Creating a beautiful and professional e-commerce storefront has never been as easier and affordable as it is today. Our partner ecommerce solution providers Volusion, Shopify and BigCommerce offer complete online store, ecommerce solutions that will allow you to set up and run your online store with ease. Add products, customize your store's design, accept credit card orders and much much more.
You'll learn everything there is to know about internet marketing and how to use the most effective, internet marketing techniques to bring targeted traffic to your store each and every day. You'll learn how to promote, market and advertise your online store to help get you off to a fast and profitable start with our complete, step-by-step guides on search engine marketing. And with over 84% of Internet surfers using search engines to find websites, you'll see why search engine marketing becomes top priority in your marketing plan. Get started now!
You'll learn everything there is to know about internet marketing and how to use the most effective, internet marketing techniques to bring targeted traffic to your store each and every day. You'll learn how to promote, market and advertise your online store to help get you off to a fast and profitable start with our complete, step-by-step guides on search engine marketing. And with over 84% of Internet surfers using search engines to find websites, you'll see why search engine marketing becomes top priority in your marketing plan. Get started now!
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The following is a brief, step-by-step business plan on how to start, build, and run your online store business from home to help you get started right away.
1. Create your company name. (check domain name availability)
2. Register your company/business name.
3. Form your business structure; i.e. Sole Proprietorship, Corporation, Partnership etc.
4. Obtain your business/occupational license (if applicable).
5. Obtain your sales tax ID (resellers license).
6. Select and get signed up with the dropship distributors of your choice.
7. Choose which products/product lines (niche market) you're going to specialize in.
8. Read and learn about the products you're going to be selling.
9. Decide if you're going to build your own e-store or have it built for you.
10. Choose a webhost or storefront provider and a hosting plan.
11. Create and register your domain name.
12. Choose your web development software, (if you're going to build your own estore)
13. Start building your online store.
14. Get set up with your own merchant account.
15. Complete your online store.
16. Promote, market and advertise your online store.
17. Then wait for the orders to start coming in.
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1. Create your company name. (check domain name availability)
2. Register your company/business name.
3. Form your business structure; i.e. Sole Proprietorship, Corporation, Partnership etc.
4. Obtain your business/occupational license (if applicable).
5. Obtain your sales tax ID (resellers license).
6. Select and get signed up with the dropship distributors of your choice.
7. Choose which products/product lines (niche market) you're going to specialize in.
8. Read and learn about the products you're going to be selling.
9. Decide if you're going to build your own e-store or have it built for you.
10. Choose a webhost or storefront provider and a hosting plan.
11. Create and register your domain name.
12. Choose your web development software, (if you're going to build your own estore)
13. Start building your online store.
14. Get set up with your own merchant account.
15. Complete your online store.
16. Promote, market and advertise your online store.
17. Then wait for the orders to start coming in.
->Click on the links below. Get started now:
Start Your Online Store Business-How an Online Store Business Works
-How to Succeed in Your Online Store Business -How to Start Your Online Store Business -How to Choose Your Niche Product Market -How to Create an Effective Business Name -Check for Domain Name Availability -How to Register Your Business Name and more -How to Choose the Right Business Entity for Business |
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How an Online Store Business WorksHow an online store business works is simple. And an online store business works in the same manner as with any other internet retail, drop-ship business: 1. After your online store is up and running, customers will find your store on the internet by search engines, text links, banner ads, articles, press releases and more. Read more->
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How to Succeed in Your Online Store Business. Helpful Tips for SuccessIf you want to succeed online, then the first thing you’re going to have to do is to take a chance and start your own online store. Because you’ll never know what the outcome will be until you really try. Do everything right from the start. Start your business right from the very beginning... Read more->
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How to Start Your Online Store BusinessWhen you’re ready to start your online store business then you may want to create your own business plan first, or use the overview below as your blue print for getting started. And the first step in starting your internet business will be to choose your niche market or in other words, choose which products you’re going to specialize in and sell online. Read more->
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How to Choose Your Niche Product Market When Selling Products OnlineIn order to create an effective business name, you’ll have to choose your niche market first and then create your business name based upon that niche market. But it’s also important to know why focusing on a niche market works best for internet retail success. Read more->
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How to Create an Effective Business Name for Your Online Store BusinessOnce you’ve determined which products you’re going to sell, then you can proceed to create your business / company name based upon that niche product market. And for and search engine optimization, it’s best to have your most important keywords within your business name. Read more->
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How to Register Your Business NameIt’s important to register your business name (fictitious name) so that no one else can use it. And registering your business name is a simple procedure which anyone can do. If you’re starting your business as a sole proprietorship then in most states you can register your business name with your county clerks’ office or with your state government office. Read more->
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Should You Use a PO Box or Your Home Address for Your Online Store Business?Many Internet and home businesses still use a post office box for an official business address. And that may be fine when it comes to businesses where products are not sold, but when products are being sold on your website, your customers may want to know where your business is located. Read more->
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How to Choose the Right Business Entity for Your Online Store BusinessThere are basically 3 types of business entities (business structures): 1. Sole Proprietorship 2. Corporation 3. Partnership. A sole proprietorship is owned and operated by one person - you. And many entrepreneurs choose this form of entity when starting their first business or a new business. Read more->
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Sole Proprietorships ExplainedA sole proprietorship is a legal business entity owned and operated by a single individual or a married couple. A sole proprietorship is also the easiest and least expensive way to start a business online and/or from home. In a sole proprietorship the individual who owns and operates the business is personally liable for all business debts as well. Read more->
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Corporations ExplainedA corporation is a legal business entity which has its own privileges and liabilities separate from those of its members. There are different forms of corporations. General Corporation: A general corporation is one of the most common corporate structures used in America today. It is a separate form of entity owned by the owners of the company. Read more->
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Partnerships ExplainedA partnership is a legal business entity formed by two or more owners in which the partners work together to achieve and share profits and losses. Yet, all owners of the business share unlimited liability for the debts incurred by the business as well. A partnership is simple, inexpensive and easy to form and maintain and can be done so by any two people or more. Read more->
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Limited Liability Companies ExplainedA limited liability company, LLC, is a legal business entity made to protect its owners from business debts, claims and personal liability. Owners of an LLC are called members. And just as in a partnership, a limited liability company is also a “pass-through” tax entity where the net income of the business is passed through the business to the members of the LLC. Read more->
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Incorporate Your Business OnlineIncorporations, DBAs, trademarks, business licenses, dissolutions, and more! Great Customer Service. Dedicated Specialists. Over 500,000 filings made. In Business for 15+Years. Types: Limited Liability Company, C-Corporation & S-Corporation, Benefit Corporation, Non-Profit Corporation. MyCorporation can help you easily form an LLC, incorporate a business and more. Read more->
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How to Obtain Your Sales Tax LicenseWhere sales tax is applicable, then sales tax must be collected on the sales of consumer products. And a sales tax license is nothing more than a certificate which allows you to collect sales tax for sales made within your home state and then mail those funds in to the IRS, quarterly. A sales tax license is also known as a dealers’ license, resellers’ license. Read more->
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The Best Selling Products On the Internet to Sell On Your Online StoreThe Best Selling Products Online (Intro)
1. Books 2. Computers, Computer Hardware 3. Computer Software 4. Consumer Electronics and more |
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The Best Selling Products Online (Intro)Sell the best selling products online: You'll be able to sell the Internets' top selling brand name products from over 100,000 manufactures. Buy wholesale - sell retail. Or have products dropshipped by drop-ship distributors. The NRF Index captured purchasing in 24 separate categories. The E-Commerce Times has combined these categories into segments as follows: Read more->
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1. BooksBooks continue to be one of the best selling products online. And below you will find a list of the best selling book categories on the Internet, why they sell and what it means for you. This should not come as a grand surprise when you realize that information is the most sought after prize on the internet. The average Internet surfer is well educated, self employed... Read more->
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2. Computers, Computer HardwareThere are literally millions of people who use computers, laptops, tablets and purchase computer products daily. Furthermore, there are over 1 million new internet surfers who go online each and every day looking to purchase products online. There are thousands of small to large businesses who make large purchases of computer related products on a daily basis. Read more->
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3. Computer SoftwareComputer software products continue to be among the most popular items purchased via the Internet, according to the latest research. Computer software is one of the most popular Internet purchases made by those 50 and older as well, according to the Nielsen/CommerceNet survey. Categories that experienced a significant increase include software... Read more->
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4. Consumer ElectronicsIncreased demand for home electronics sparks a sales growth online and off. Consumer electronics also includes computer related products. Home market spending shifting to desire driven consumer purchases of home furnishings increased significantly according to a report from Unity Marketing. New technological advances are drawing consumers. Read more->
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5. Apparel, ClothingCatalog and online retailers made large strides in gaining market share. Online apparel retailers marked a major milestone with sales in the billions. According to NPD, the percentage of total apparel dollars spent on the Internet tripled between September and November, leveling off at year end. Across all channels of distribution, sales of men's apparel... Read more->
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6. Toys/Video GamesToys lead e-retail into holiday seasons. And a significant increase in the number of shoppers at toy sites towards the beginning of November has led analysts to declare that time as the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Almost every category of online retailer saw traffic spike during the week ending Nov. 11, according to Nielsen / NetRatings... Read more->
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7. Videos DVD’sDVD’s, Blu-rays are top sellers on the internet and offline as well. And New DVD, Blu-ray releases are released weekly by all major studios, (typically released on Tuesdays of every week). With the advent of Blu-ray releases, studios now rely on both Blu-ray and DVDs to supplement their revenue for a particular movie. HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc were released... Read more->
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8. Health and Beauty Consumers continue to show great interest in the online health and beauty sector. Online beauty product sales accounted for approximately 1 percent of the $25 billion-plus total US beauty market, but could gain significant market share in the near term, according to a report by The NPD Group. While a relatively small percentage of Internet users... Read more->
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9. MusicMusic has been and will continue to be a top selling category online. Furthermore, music DVD videos continue to help music sales see outstanding growth in the music category. And DVD music videos are expected to become a major growth contributor to music sales in general. Music videos saw a growth in value as well which was driven by growth in DVD. Read more->
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10. JewelryRetail Index finds jewelry sales are up and not down, according to the latest figures from the NRF/Forrester Online Retail Index. The index is produced by the National Retail Federation and Forrester Research Inc. in conjunction with Greenfield Online. "Valentine's Day was a big reason why consumers spent over $17 million more in February on jewelry than in January,". Read more->
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11. Office SuppliesThe office supplies sector has become one of the best selling categories on the Internet and continues to grow, especially in the home business segment, as more people are bringing the office home. And as technology grows, small to mid size businesses must upgrade their office equipment regularly in order to keep up with the corporate world. Read more->
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12. Linens/Home DécorConsumer spending continues for linens/home decor items. Forrester Research in conjunction with Greenfield Online announced the results of the latest Forrester Online Retail Index. Consumers spent in excess of $65 million for linens and home décor items. Online furniture sales also increased to $57.7 million online as well. Read more->
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13. FlowersFebruary each year proved that an e-rose by any other name smells mighty profitable. Online buying activity annalist, ComScore.com reported "sales of online flowers for the seven days before Valentine's Day totaled $59.3 million." It goes on to say, "The latest week's (Feb. 7-13) online flower sales represented a dramatic--if expected--increase of 460 percent... Read more->
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14. Sporting GoodsThe US retail sporting goods industry includes about 20,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $35 billion. The 50 largest companies account for about 55 percent of revenue. Only about 170 companies have more than five stores, which leaves plenty of room for online stores to grow and flourish. The sporting goods industry involves companies... Read more->
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15. Footwear, ShoesMany consumers are willing to spend more on footwear, according to the NPD Group, Inc. Furthermore, consumers surveyed said they're willing to spend more money on apparel and footwear online. Consumers spend more than usual on footwear during the months of May, June, July and right before the fall season as well. Internet storefronts should be ready... Read more->
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16. Small AppliancesThe small appliance industry consists of home appliances that are movable or partially movable, and can be used on counters, tables, and other platform spaces. There are two versions of small appliance: commercial appliances and home appliance. Commercial appliances are used in businesses while home appliances are meant to be used in the homed. Read more->
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17. Tools and GardenAs consumers emerge from their cocoons, they’re turning their decorating passion to the outside and are spending more money on their gardens and the tools which are necessary to beautify their gardens, according to Unity Marketing, Pam Danziger, of Unity Marketing predicts Tool and Garden marketers and retailers will enjoy a period of steady growth... Read more->
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18. Gift ProductsGift products, some of the Best Selling Products for Online Stores. The giftware industry has generated billions in online retail sales, according to a research report from Unity Marketing. "Today's gifts market is experiencing dynamic growth as consumers buy more gifts and home decorative products for themselves, as a personal reward,''... Read more->
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You'll be able to sell from over 500,000 top selling brand name products online from over 100,000 manufactures. The NRF Index captured purchasing in 24 separate categories. E-Commerce Times, Forrester Research, NRF Index and Statistic Brain Research Institute has combined these categories into segments as follows:
Top Selling Internet Products: Annual Sales: Market Share:
Software, Books, Music, Flowers: $38,050,000,000 Annual Sales - 26% Market Share
Computer Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Office Supplies: $24,800,000,000 Annual Sales - 16% Market Share
Apparel, Footwear, Jewelry, Linens / Home Decor: $22,000,000,000 Annual Sales - 13% Market Share
Health, Beauty, Food and Beverage: $12,400,000,000 Annual Sales - 8% Market Share
Toys, Video Games, Sporting Goods: $10,975,000,000 Annual Sales - 7% Market Share
Small Appliances, Furniture, Tools, Garden Equipment: $5,275,000,000 Annual Sales - 3% Market Share
Sources: NRF Index. Forrester Research. E-Commerce Times. Statistic Brain Research Institute
These are the best selling products on the Internet right now!
Top Selling Internet Products: Annual Sales: Market Share:
Software, Books, Music, Flowers: $38,050,000,000 Annual Sales - 26% Market Share
Computer Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Office Supplies: $24,800,000,000 Annual Sales - 16% Market Share
Apparel, Footwear, Jewelry, Linens / Home Decor: $22,000,000,000 Annual Sales - 13% Market Share
Health, Beauty, Food and Beverage: $12,400,000,000 Annual Sales - 8% Market Share
Toys, Video Games, Sporting Goods: $10,975,000,000 Annual Sales - 7% Market Share
Small Appliances, Furniture, Tools, Garden Equipment: $5,275,000,000 Annual Sales - 3% Market Share
Sources: NRF Index. Forrester Research. E-Commerce Times. Statistic Brain Research Institute
These are the best selling products on the Internet right now!
Drop-Shippers, Distributors, Wholesalers & more-About DropShipping, Distribution
-Choosing the Right Distributors, DropShippers -How to Get Signed-Up With DropShippers, Distributors -Books Distributors, DropShippers, Wholesalers -Computers, Hardware, Software DropShippers -Apparel, Clothing DropShippers, Distributors -Toys/Video Games DropShippers, Distributors and more |
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About DropShipping, DistributionThe distributor, (wholesale drop-shipper), is the fulfillment company which takes the orders from you, the retailer (reseller), and ships the products directly to your customers with your business name on the box. However, the entire process of product distribution begins with the manufacturer first. The manufacturer, such as Microsoft for example... Read more->
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Choosing the Right Distributors, DropShippers, Wholesalers & MoreWhen choosing the right drop-ship distributors for your business, you’ll want to make sure the distributor provides the following services: Multiple payment options: The drop-ship distributor should offer multiple ways for you to pay for the products. i.e. credit card, debit card, COD... Read more->
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How to Get Signed-Up With DropShippers, DistributorsGetting signed up with drop-ship distributors is as simple as contacting them, filling out their dealer application and then faxing it back to them in a timely manner. However, before contacting distributors, it’s important to have your business set up and ready to operate. Read more->
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Books Distributors, DropShippers, Wholesalers and MoreWhether you are around the corner or around the world, Ingram offers more than 2.6 million in-stock titles, speedy delivery, and unmatched service. We also provide data management and other services to help your business grow. Booksellers across the country depend on the inventory... Read more->
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Computers, Hardware, Software Distributors, DropShippers, WholesalersAs a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs. Ingram Micro helps businesses fully realize the promise of technology helping them maximize the value of the technology... Read more->
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Apparel, Clothing DropShippers, Distributors, Wholesalers and MoreAmerican Apparel is a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor and retailer, based in downtown Los Angeles, California. We currently employ approximately 10,000 people globally (about 5,000 in LA), and operate more than 285 retail stores in 20 countries. Read more->
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Toys/Video Games DropShippers, Distributors, Wholesalers and MoreA&A Global Industries is the leading distributor and manufacturer of bulk vending machines and supplies in the industry. Product categories include gum, candy, nuts, superballs, toys, novelties, empty and filled capsules, stickers, temporary tattoos and more. Read more->
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Video DVD Distributors, DropShippers, Wholesalers and MoreIngram Entertainment Inc.'s mission is to be the nation's best distributor of home entertainment products. Ingram Entertainment is the nation's largest distributor of DVD hardware and software and largest distributor of video rental and sell-through products. Ingram Entertainment... Read more->
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Health and Beauty DropShippers, Distributors, Wholesalers and MoreAdvantis is a leading distributor of quality brand name nutritional supplements and exercise equipment. We have been in business since 2007, and have always focused on providing high quality service and competitive pricing. Our goal is to be your one stop shop for everything... Read more->
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Consumer Electronics Distributors, DropShippers,Wholesalers and MoreWYNIT Distribution, LLC. is a leading national distributor with a 20-year history of selling internationally branded products in the consumer electronics, digital photography, print and presentation, video editing, outdoor, security and photo ID market categories. The company operates with... Read more->
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Music Distributors, DropShippers, Wholesalers and MoreAlliance Entertainment offers an extensive product inventory (including CDs, DVDs, videos, video games and related merchandise), e-commerce fulfillment capabilities and innovative technology and support services for today's marketplace, including third party logistics services. Read more->
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Jewelry Distributors, DropShippers, Wholesalers and MoreJ Goodin is the largest wholesale manufacturer in fashion jewelry today. We are a group of highly motivated and energetic people passionate about jewelry design and craftsmanship and committed to delivering a great product. We have a design team in California and China. Read more->
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Office Supply Distributors, DropShippers, Wholesalers and MoreIn the traditional sense, we are one of the largest wholesale suppliers of digital supplies and imaging products. We offer all the benchmark services, and have fully staffed sales, purchasing, distribution, information technology, and customer service departments to assist you. Read more->
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Linens/Home Décor DropShippers, Distributors, Wholesalers and MoreBenzara Inc. is a leading Importer & Wholesale supplier of Home Decor, Gifts, Home Furnishings, Indian Handicrafts & accessories. Enriched with a vast experience, Benzara Inc. has managed to stick firmly to its unique way of working i.e. working with a passion. Read more->
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Flowers Distributors, DropShippers, Wholesalers and MoreCarbone Floral Distributors is a full-service wholesaler with 3 departments – fresh flowers, greenhouse plants, and floral hardgoods. Carbone’s Hardgoods Department contains nearly 8,000 items including glassware, pottery, baskets, and other containers, ribbons, silk and dried flowers and more. Read more->
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Sporting Goods Distributors, DropShippers, Wholesalers and MoreThe SportsLife System gives you the tools that get you going in your own sports business. Thousands of people just like you have gone on to become successful sports business owners either full or part time. They saw the opportunity and took that first step toward... Read more->
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Footwear, Shoes DropShippers, Distributors, Wholesalers and MoreKaro's Shoes constantly introduces new styles and designs to meet customers demand while providing exceptional quality and friendly service all over the world. Our products are 100% made in U.S.A. With a customer base distributed around the globe, we continue to grow... Read more->
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Small Appliances Distributors, DropShippers, Wholesalers and MoreAlmo Corporation is a leading distributor for appliances, consumer electronics, AV systems and more. At Almo we work hard to meet the needs of our major appliance dealers by offering unprecedented 1 to 2 day delivery, extensive in-stock inventory, financing options and marketing support. Read more->
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Tools and Garden Distributors, DropShippers, Wholesalers and MoreAmerican Machine Tools is a nationwide distributor for the United States, Canada, and Mexico. See our website to see specs and photos of our Sheet Metal Hand Brakes, Press Brakes, Hydraulic Shears, Notchers, HVAC Pittsburgh Lockformers, Bending Rolls and more. Read more->
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Gift Products Distributors, DropShippers, Wholesalers and MoreAkron Novelty and Merchandise is a Wholesale Merchandise Distributor of General Merchandise Products with a wide variety of toy, gift and novelty merchandise at wholesale and closeout prices. We have a great variety of wholesale merchandise. Read more->
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How to Find More Distributors, DropShippers, Wholesalers and MoreThere’s an easy way to find more drop-shippers, distributors and wholesalers if you know exactly what product(s) you want to sell. And the best place to start searching for more suppliers is at the source itself, which is of course, the manufacturer. If you know which products you want to sell... Read more->
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Open Your Own Online Store-How to Open Your Online Store
-How to Build Your Own Online Store -How to Build Effective Product Web Pages -Building Your Online Store with Website Templates -Designing, Planning and Organizing Your Online Store -Implementing Graphic Elements onto Your Online Store -How to Create Your Own Company Logo -How to Create Search Engine Optimized Product Pages |
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How to Open Your Online StoreWhen it comes to starting your online store, there are several options to choose from and you can choose whichever option works best for you. For example, you can: A. Build and open your online store with a simple web design program such as Microsoft Expression Web, Adobe Dreamweaver, Go Live etc. B. Build and open your online store... Read more->
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How to Build Your Own Online StoreBuilding an online store is much easier than what most people think. And you can build a very nice website using a simple website design program such as CoffeeCup HTML Editor, Adobe Dreamweaver, GoLive and others. Learning how to use such programs is as simple as reading the step-by-step tutorials and then putting them into practice. Read more->
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How to Build Effective Product Web Pages for Your Online StoreAn effective product webpage is a page that can sell the product without the customer having the need of any further information about the product or having to seek for more information elsewhere. Not only should a product page be completely optimized for search engines... Read more->
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Building Your Online Store with Professional Website TemplatesA website template is a professional, pre-built, webpage design with tables, rows and columns already in place, along with complete graphic elements as well. And all you’ll have to do is edit the template by adding product images and information to that template. Read more->
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Designing, Planning and Organizing Your Online Store Web PagesMost effective ecommerce websites have a few features in common: design, scheme and layout. And the design and layout of each webpage within your site should be consistent throughout the entire website. And whether you’re building your website from scratch or using a website template.. Read more->
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Implementing Graphic Elements onto Your Online Store Web PagesOne of the most important aspects of having a successful website is your image. You can have great pricing and all kinds of products, but if your website looks cheap and homemade then you’ll lose credibility and your customers will move on to the next web store. Read more->
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How to Create Your Own Company LogoYou can create your own company logo with ease. And creating a logo can be as easy as typing out letters, adding a special effect to the text, and then implementing a graphic icon or image along side the text. And there are many ways for you to create a logo as well. 1. You can create your logo from scratch with a simple image editing program. Read more->
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How to Create Search Engine Optimized Product Pages for Your Online StoreCreating search engine optimized product pages is crucial to your internet marketing strategy. And optimizing your product pages to be indexed and ranked high by search engines begins with implementing your most important keywords in all the right place. Read more->
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How to Create a Content Rich WebsiteOne of the best ways to draw more traffic, make more sales, and beat the competition, is to create a content rich website. Most online stores provide basic information for the product only, which many times causes shoppers to look elsewhere for more information on that product and other products alike. However, if you want to stand out from the crowd... Read more->
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Choosing a Web Host Provider for Your Online Store BusinessIf you’re going to build your website from scratch or with a pre-built, website template, then you’re going to need a web host provider to host your site for you. And when choosing which web host provider is right for you, there are several points to look at and consider as well. Read more->
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How to Create a Search Engine Optimized Domain NameYour domain name, wwwyourbusiness.com, is one of the most important elements to your Internet marketing success. Your domain name should always match your business name. If you created a search engine optimized business name then your domain name is already done. Read more->
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Check for Domain Name AvailabilityStart your domain search today & let GoDaddy help you find your perfect domain. 24/7 Technical Support. Big Savings Over Others. 100's of New Domains. Services: Domain Names, Hosting, Website Builder, Email. With 18 million happy customers and 77 million domains under management, we know how to set you up for success online. Read more->
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Top Web Building Software ProgramsAdobe Dreamweaver: Adobe Dreamweaver is the industry-leading, web authoring software that provides both visual and code-level capabilities for creating standards-based websites and designs for the desktop, smartphones, tablets, and other devices as well. Dreamweaver is also a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor... Read more->
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Top 10 Web Host ProvidersJust Host is dedicated to providing their customers with the most reliable web hosting service possible. Fast, reliable, web hosting at an affordable price with secure servers, and 24/7 technical support make hosting your website with Just Host the obvious choice. FREE Domain Name, FREE Site Builder with Templates, FREE e-Commerce Shopping Carts and more. Read more->
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All About Shopping CartsIf you’re going to sell products online then you’re going to need a shopping cart system on your website. And a shopping cart system is nothing more than a data base driven program that allows your customers to add products to the shopping cart and complete their order online. A basic shopping cart program normally runs on the server computer... Read more->
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All About Payment ProcessingThe payment process in which funds are transferred from the customers’ credit card into your bank account is a quick and easy process. And although everything is done automatically, it’s still important to know and understand how the process works in order to know what’s really going on behind the payment processing scene. Read more->
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All About Merchant Accounts and How to Get Your Own Merchant AccountA merchant account is an account with a merchant bank that makes it possible for businesses to accept credit card and debit card payments online. And although merchant accounts are offered through local banks, a merchant account is not the same as a checking or savings account. Read more->
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Using PayPal as a Payment Processing Solution for Your Online StoreMost online retail stores now give their customers the option to pay for their purchase using PayPal, and rightfully so as well. Over 100 million shoppers use PayPal world wide. Most internet retailers use PayPal as an additional or even as a primary payment processing solution. Read more->
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Setting Your Prices for Products to Sell on Your Online StoreThere are many factors that can have an effect upon your bottom line. You’re in business to make sales and profits. And setting the right price for your products is crucial in order to succeed online. However, figuring out how to price your products can become a task in itself... Read more->
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Setting Shipping ChargesWhen you focus your business on a niche product market, then most, if not all of your products, are going to be shipped in the same size packages. And when shipping from one main location to various customers one can easily find an average shipping cost to cover the entire region without losing any money. Read more->
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Maintaining Your Online StoreThe hardest part of starting and opening your online store is building the storefront and adding your entire or initial line of products. And in the beginning, this is where most of your time and efforts will be spent, (adding product images and product information). However, once your internet storefront is up and running and virtually stocked as well... Read more->
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Marketing Your Online Store-Your Internet Marketing Master Plan
-All About Search Engines -The Top Search Engines -Search Engine Optimization Guide Pt.1 -Search Engine Optimization Guide Pt.2 -All About Building and Exchanging Links -Purchasing Text Link Ads -All About Press Release Marketing and more |
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Your Internet Marketing Master PlanIt is essential to have a weekly and even daily internet marketing plan in place and ready to go in order to succeed online. And your internet marketing plan must include the following: Top selling products, an effective online store and effective internet marketing strategies. Each of these major elements becomes a major contributor to your success online. Read more->
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All About Search EnginesSearch engines such as Google, Yahoo and Bing are programs which search for, find and index internet websites by addresses such as wwwyourcompany.com. Search engine programs are database driven systems which consist of information which is collected from the internet by search engine spiders. Read more->
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The Top Search EnginesGoogle, Yahoo and Bing rule the internet taking in 90% of the searches performed online. Furthermore, it’s Google and Yahoo who provide the rest of the major search engines with their search results as well. Google however, remains the top major search engine providing the most search results for all the major search engines and continues to be... Read more->
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Search Engine Optimization Guide Pt.1If you want to succeed online, then search engine optimization is a must. And search engine optimization or what is also known as SEO is nothing more than placing all the right keywords in all the right places, along with a few more strategies as well, all of which will be explained in this 2 part segment. The majority of your customers will find your website... Read more->
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Search Engine Optimization Guide Pt.2Implementing your most important keywords within the domain name, title tags, description tags and keyword tags are just a part of search engine optimization. Now you’ll have to implement your most important keywords throughout the actual web page itself. The content of your web page is what your customers will see... Read more->
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All About Building and Exchanging LinksLink building and link exchanging is yet another part of search engine optimization, but it’s also a means of creating new and targeted traffic for your website as well. More often than not, building and exchanging links comes in the form of web masters finding your website and offering to exchange links with your site. In this case, webmasters and other website... Read more->
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Purchasing Text Link AdsText link ads are keyword-rich text links which are placed on high page rank and high traffic, industry related blogs or websites for a small fixed, monthly fee. And the two main benefits of text link ads are increased page rank and more targeted traffic for your website. Text link ads can bring you lots of targeted traffic and can also increase your Google page rank... Read more->
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All About Press Release MarketingPress release marketing is a simple and effective marketing strategy used to create mass consumer awareness and receive a flood of traffic practically over night. And a press release is nothing more than a news-worthy, well written article, designed to create awareness and get the reader to visit your website. However, your press release article must be... Read more->
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All About Pay-Per-Click MarketingPay-Per-Click marketing, is when you pay the ad publisher a click fee each time someone clicks on your ad to visit your website. Pay-Per-Click marketing is a highly effective, internet marketing strategy which can send targeted traffic to your online store within a couple of hours or less. Pay Per Click (PPC) also known as Cost per click... Read more->
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All About Discussion Forum Marketing
Discussion forum marketing is a highly effective internet marketing strategy used to draw targeted traffic to your website for free and consists of simply participating and contributing to niche market forums. Each message you post or question you answer will be concluded with your signature file which includes your name, website address and slogan/headline... Read more->
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All About Article MarketingArticle marketing consist of writing and posting short yet informative articles about the products you’re selling or the services you’re offering. Furthermore, article marketing is an effective internet marketing strategy used to draw targeted traffic to your website daily and can continue to draw traffic for many months and even years to come. Read more->
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All About Email MarketingEmail marketing is a highly effective, internet marketing strategy which sends direct marketing messages to consumers, customers and potential customers via email. Simply create an effective marketing message and then press send to reach hundreds and even thousands of potential customers world wide. There are many ways to implement email marketing... Read more->
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All About Banner AdvertisingBanner advertising is more effective today than ever before, possibly due to better ad placement and a major increase of high traffic, high quality content related websites. And now with new advertisement standards, banner ads are getting more clicks, more traffic and as a result, online stores are getting more sales as well. Furthermore, a banner advertising campaign... Read more->
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How Offering Free Shipping Can Boost Your Sales on Your Online StoreIf you’re going to succeed online, then you’re going to have to offer free shipping in one form or another since free shipping is one of the most effective marketing tools being used online today to encourage consumers to buy. Just by placing the Free Shipping headline on each and every page... Read more->
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All About 800 Toll Free NumbersA toll-free 800 number is a special telephone number which is free for the caller to call but the charges for the calls are forwarded to you, the owner of the 800 toll-free number. A toll-free number is assigned from a special dialing prefix range (area code) such as 1-800. The price of the calls to your 800 number is usually based on the duration of the calls... Read more->
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How to Beat the CompetitionIf you want to beat the competition, then you’re going to have to implement every successful and proven internet marketing strategy. You’re going to have to do things right, in every aspect of your business venture, beginning with the selection of a popular niche market. Statistics have shown that the best way for small businesses to succeed online is to focus on... Read more->
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Running Your Online Store Business-How to Run an Online Store Business
-Dealing with Customers -How to Minimize Interaction with Customers -How to Deal with Customers via Email -How to Take and Place Orders -Paying for Products with Your Customers’ Money -How to Collect Sales Tax Online for Internet Sales -Avoiding Credit Card Fraud Online and more |
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How to Run an Online Store BusinessStarting and building your online store business is not that difficult to do. And running it is much easier as well. For the most part, your day to day business operation will always be the same. Business operating hours: Standard business hours are from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday, your time. And attending to your business during these hours... Read more->
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Dealing with CustomersDealing with customers is an important part of doing business online. Whether it’s done by email or by phone, dealing with customers in a courteous and professional manner is essential for Internet business success. In fact, the only way to keep your customers happy and retain customer loyalty is to do your best to deal with your customers in a kind manner. Read more->
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How to Minimize Interaction with Customers in Your Online Store BusinessDealing with customers is an important part of business. However, if you’re simply not willing to deal with customers or are not able to do so for whatever the reason may be then there are some steps you can take to minimize customer interaction while continuing to produce sales. Read more->
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How to Deal with Customers via EmailElectronic mail, also known as email has become an effective and resourceful tool for communication and exchanging messages over the internet. And email can become a great marketing tool for presales and after sales support as well. Many customers and potential customers alike would much rather send you an email than to take the time to call you... Read more->
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How to Take and Place OrdersTaking and placing orders is the best part of doing business. Taking orders online or by phone is easy for anyone to do. And once you’ve taken a few orders online or off, then the whole process becomes routine and a pleasant one as well. After the customer places their order online, an order confirmation email is sent to you, the seller, from your shopping cart. Read more->
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Paying for Products with Your Customers’ MoneyThere are a few ways to pay for the products using your customers’ money and none of your own. And all of these methods are safe, fast and effective as well. But no matter how you look at it, in the end it’s always the customer who pays for the product, and not you, the reseller. Read more->
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How to Collect Sales Tax Online for Internet SalesIf you own and run a physical storefront within a state that collects sales tax then you are obligated to collect sales tax for every sale made to customers who walk through your door. If you own and run an internet business from your home or small office then you still have to collect sales tax... Read more->
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Avoiding Credit Card Fraud OnlineAvoiding credit card fraud through fraud detection and prevention is essential in order to minimize risk and maximize profits. Furthermore, new and advanced fraud prevention tools provided by payment gateway service providers such as Authorized.net for example are making it much more difficult for crooks to use stolen credit cards online. Read more->
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How to Ship International and OverseasThe best way to ship orders international and overseas is to have the distributor ship the product to you first and then you re-package and ship the order to your international customers yourself. And there are a couple of reasons why it’s best to ship international orders yourself. Most U.S. based distributors will not ship orders international or overseas. Read more->
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How You Get Paid Each and Every DayMost shoppers who shop online are going to order and pay for the product with their credit card. And if the customer pays for the product by phone then you can enter the customers billing and shipping information into your shopping cart as if you were placing the order online for them. After completing the order, your shopping cart software will... Read more->
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Dealing with Product Returns and Exchanges on Your Online StoreSooner or later, you’re going to have to deal with returning and exchanging products. It’s all part of doing business online and offline as well. However, processing returns and exchanges can also become a simple and trouble free experience for both you and the customer. Read more->
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Sample Return Policy and ProceduresReturn Policy and Procedures: (You can copy and paste the following policy onto your website replacing "ABC Company" with your company name. Edit policy as needed). Most unopened items in new condition returned within 30 days will receive a refund or exchange. Some items have a modified return policy that is less than 30 days. Read more->
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Sample Privacy PolicySample Privacy Policy: (You can copy and paste the following privacy policy onto your website replacing "ABC Company" with your company name. Edit policy as needed). By visiting the ABCCompany.com website, you agree to accept the practices described in this Privacy Notice. If you do not agree to the terms of this Privacy Notice, please do not use the Site. Read more->
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Sample Terms and Conditions PolicySample Terms and Conditions Policy: You can copy and paste the following Terms and Conditions onto your website replacing "ABC Company" with your company name. Edit policy as needed. All orders are subject to review and acceptance by ABCCompany.com. As all prices are subject to change, your order may not be accepted or we may have to communicate... Read more->
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Conclusion for Starting, Building and Running an Online Store BusinessStarting and running your own online store business is easy to do. Furthermore, anyone can do it as well. No experience is necessary and no special skills are required. All you have to do is start from the beginning and follow the instructions in the course in a step-by-step manner. Read more->
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