By Rhonda Winn

If you’ve been thinking of starting a business on the Web but you’re not sure what type of business to start, then this article is for you. You could be wasting valuable time trying to make your first move. There are thousands of opportunities on the Web; here are a few that could help you get up and running with your very own e-commerce business soon.

The act of running a business over the Internet offers many rewards. For one, it dramatically reduces your start-up and overhead costs while simultaneously expanding your target base. You literally have a global store when you operate an e-business.

Starting a business over the Web isn’t free. However, the costs involved with starting these businesses don’t have to deter you. You could start an e-commerce business with as little as $500, possibly even less. Putting away a few dollars each week could get you to the $500 mark in no time.

Let’s work from there. Start any of the following businesses, or see if you can come up with some ideas of your own.

1. Clothing retailer of all types
2. Educational courses
3. Diet and fitness information and products
4. Web design templates
5. DVDs and videos of all sorts
6. Credit repair advisers
7. Data entry services
8. Web designers
9. Telephone answering service
10. Photography services, stock images

These ideas are great places to start. They are also affordable and relatively simple to get started. If you need additional information on any of these businesses, a quick search on your favorite search engine will provide you with more information than you thought possible.

To reduce your start up costs, it’s important to set up a strict budget and stick to it. That part may sound easy, but many people make the mistake of spending money without accounting for it or continuously buying advertising without a set strategy.

If you don’t already have a computer, use a friend’s or visit your local library or Internet cafe. You can also buy used computers for less than $200. They will be outdated, but you’ll still be able to log on to the Internet and create documents.

Some other suggestions on how to save money include using a Web template until your business becomes more established. And remember, for your Web development needs, there are tons of free applications available. Check out SourceForge.net to get started adding more functionality to your site.

Good luck!

Rhonda Winn has been helping small business owners since 2000. She is the author of the popular ebook, “How to Live Your Dreams and Achieve Unlimited Wealth in Small Business.” Get the first chapter free when you join her bi-monthly newsletter.

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