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Course 1100: Starting Up Your eCommerce Business ($79.99)
Are you just starting out? Never been in business for yourself before? This is just the Course for you. If you are serious about being successful in eCommerce you need to hear and see these practical Do's and Don'ts. For more details on the individual modules, click the links below. To view other courses offered by Visual Learning Systems, click here.
This eight module course includes:
Module 1110: Starting Your Business The Right Way
Start right! Don't waste money! Don't succumb to scams! Know where to go to get free information. Ease into eCommerce the correct way and give yourself time to become successful. Internationally recognized, Chris Malta, CEO of Worldwide Brands, Inc hosts this module.
Key Topics: Risks, Markets, Suppliers, Products, eStores
Module 1120: Should You Incorporate?
It does not have to be expensive to get legal. It can be VERY expensive if you don't! Here are tips that save you time and money. Sydney Johnston, Founder and CEO of Cyber Solutions, LLC, is a nine-year eCommerce veteran. She outlines the different kinds of legal structures and gives tips on how and where to get help. If you have never registered a business before and are serious about structuring your eCommerce enterprise correctly, this module is a must.
Key Topics: Partnerships, Corporations, LLC, Legal Information
Module 1130: Biz Names, URLs and Tax ID
It's no good establishing an eStore that nobody gets to see. Without customers buying from you, you can't make profits! Here's how to avoid losing traffic. Sydney Johnston has started many eCommerce businesses and has registered every kind of legal business entity. See how she does it.
Key Topics: Business Name, URL, Domains, Taxes, Sales Tax
Module 1140: Collecting Money From Your Customers
The purpose of having your own business is to make money - right? Well you have to collect your money first! Here's how to get your money fast and have it paid into the right bank account. Worldwide Brand's CEO, Chris Malta, hosts this module. As a partner in a successful wholesale business as well as Worldwide Brands, Inc, Chris has extensive experience of doing business in Drop Ship, Light Bulk, eBay and electronic delivery retail environments.
Key Topics: Bankers, Credit Card, Order Page, Merchant Account, Chargeback
Module 1150: Putting A Professional Face On Your Business
Do customers avoid you because they know you operate from home? You can't make money unless people buy from you and continue coming back to do business with you. Chris Malta explains the basic do's and don'ts of creating a professional image for your business. You can start small, and work your way up to an increasingly professional image.
Key Topics: Branding, Policies, Privacy Policy, Returns, Business Telephones
Module 1160: Setting Up You Home Office
Getting into eCommerce does not mean getting into debt. There are many things more important than investing in furniture and equipment. Here's how to get started with the least amount of expenditure. Andy Jenkins and his partner Audrey Kerwood survive working with multiple suppliers and multiple customer orders across many eStores all at the same time. In this module Andy stresses how to start out slowly within your budget.
Key Topics: Home Office Environment, Desk Space, Disciplines, Filing Methods
Module 1170: Your Home Office Computer System
Can you make it on the Internet? Do you have the right computer equipment and software to operate an eStore and service customers? A Squared Artifacts' CEO, Andy Jenkins, could not be described as a 'computer-geek.' However he has depended on multiple computers for running his many eCommerce businesses for many years. He has been through some significant changes in functionality and security during these times. In this module Andy provides the minimum basic knowledge you need to understand your computer system, and use it effectively.
Key Topics: CPU, RAM, Storage, Display Card, Applications, Broadband, Firewall, Viruses
Module 1180: Professional Home Office Communications
Customers enjoy face-to-face communications in a retail store. What makes them want to deal with you and keep shopping on your eStore? Andy and Audrey lead an active business and social life. Andy frequents trade shows in search of new products and new suppliers. He travels extensively for his other business ventures. His customers rate him very 'high' for customer service and satisfaction. Despite his activities, Andy maintains personal and email contact with hundreds of people weekly. He attributes his customers' and suppliers' good perception of him to his very successful use of modern communication systems.
Key Topics: Telephone Communications, Digital Call Management, Fax, eMail