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Improve profitability and cash flow for small business, even the one-person operation, by applying proven value engineering methods.

Online Business Course FAQ

This FAQ answers frequently asked questions about the online business course called SiteSell: Building a Successful Business Using the Internet.

Note. This FAQ does NOT refer to a business course that is delivered online. It DOES refer to an in-classroom course about building an online business. In fact, you actually build your Internet business in class.

Frequently Asked Questions

On many pages of this site, you'll see paired images like these two that urge you to "Apply VE to your business..." and "Profit by doing things better."
Apply VE to your business... Profit by doing things better.
They appear just as a reminder of the basic premise of this site, which is that we can use value engineering principles to solve almost any business problem and so improve a company's performance, profitability and cash flow.

Answers to Questions

Do I need to come to the first class with a business idea in hand? Arriving at the course with a business idea doesn't hurt, but the market research / brainstorming phase will reveal business ideas if you don't already have one.

What happens if I miss a class? If you miss a class, contact the course instructor for guidance in following the material in the course manual. Do this as quickly as possible to stay at the same level as the rest of the class.

What is needed to succeed in the course? The most important thing is to be totally committed to having an online business, especially so that you don't give up in the early stages when you're dealing with new concepts.

What happens if I still need help after the course? Post-course help includes: Tips and Techniques headquarters, the SBI forums, SiteSell technical support, personal coaching. Contact your instructor who will keep you on the path to success by recommending the right resource for you.

How much time is really needed to succeed in the course? In addition to the three hours per week of class instruction, you need to dedicate an additional 8-10 hours per week studying and implementing what you've learned.

Do I need computer skills to succeed at an online business? If you can send email and find things in Google, you already have what you really need. It's much more important to be truly committed to having an online business, than it is to have technical knowledge.

Do I need a computer at home to succeed in the course and in having an online business? You need a computer with Internet connection. It's convenient for it to be at your home, but it doesn't have to be. You could use a library computer for example.

Why do I need a SiteBuildIt subscription just to learn about having an online business? In this course, you're not just learning; you're also doing, in the sense that you're actually building your online business. To do this, you need all the services included in the SiteBuildit subscription. You also need the commitment, which is partly shown by not hesitating to acquire the tools you need to succeed.

Online Business Course Overview

This course gives you the training and tools you need to build a new Internet business or improve an existing one using a proven, 10-step process for succeeding online. The 10 steps are:

  1. understanding pre-selling versus selling - the C-T-P-M concept; success examples, entrepreneurship; accessing online resources
  2. brainstorming business ideas - types of online businesses; entrepreneur/infopreneur; building on passion/hobby/experience
  3. doing precise online market research - lateral and vertical brainstorming, analyzing supply and demand
  4. selecting an effective domain name - unifying business concept; searching available names; registering
  5. choosing an appropriate site look and feel - using standard and custom templates; starting and upgrading
  6. developing original site content - outlining like a book; using online resources; studying competition, writing for site visitors
  7. creating search-engine-friendly pages - analyzing page content; incorporating keywords; organizing content in tiers
  8. incorporating preselling techniques - using email giveaways; offering downloadable ebooks; offering free online courses
  9. promoting the business in multiple ways - free search engine traffic plus directories; blogging; advertising, ezines, relationships, joint ventures
  10. implementing proven money-generating techniques - incorporating content-based ads, being an affiliate for others' products/services

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