Timotheus Update: This post was originally published on 21 June, 2021. This section has been updated on the following website – Business 101 series – All About Starting and Growing an Online Business (timotheuslee.com). Please visit my website to learn more about how to start and grow an online business.
Have you started an online business? Or you are going to start one? And you find you need guidance, knowledge or ideas to help you succeed?
Then this Business 101 section is perfect for your learning needs. I have created this section to be a useful and helpful resource for you.
I am a lecturer who teaches business and digital marketing subjects. And I have many students, and even fellow lecturers, who approached me to teach them about digital marketing. Plus, I am a mentor to many, including my students, helping them to succeed with online businesses.
This section was created as an additional resource to further help them. And you.
It is filled with all the lessons, information, ideas, tips, etc to help you start and grow your business. Also, to help your business be successful and make a lot of money.
Why Do You Need to Start an Online Business?
Almost a decade ago, I realized that to live comfortably in a world where costs are continually rising, people must keep earning an income. And it is best to have multiple streams of income.
For me, one of these streams is making money continuously from online businesses. And I am so happy that many of my students are also doing online businesses and earning revenue. If you have not yet started an online business, you should do it now.
And if you are already doing online businesses, I hope the knowledge, information, ideas and tips in this Business 101 section will help you be more successful.
How to Start an Online Business in 2021 with 10 Steps
Timotheus Update: This post was originally published on 21 June, 2021. This post has been updated and published on my website – 10 Steps to Start an Online Business | Part 1 of 7 (timotheuslee.com). Please visit the link to learn more.
I started my first online business more than a decade ago. And how I did it was very different back then.
This is because the digital world is an ever-changing landscape. What worked more than a decade ago, may not work today.
Hence, I wrote this blog post with the latest information on How to Start an Online Business in 2021 with 10 Steps.
Whether you are planning to become an online entrepreneur, or already are one, I recommend reading this article. Click on the image below to get there.
6 Steps to Choose a Profitable Niche in 2021
Timotheus Update: This post was originally published on 21 June, 2021. This post has been updated and published on my website – 6 Steps to Choose a Profitable Niche | Part 2 of 7 (timotheuslee.com). Please visit the link to learn more.
When I first decided to start my first online business, I thought I already knew what niche my business would be in. I was so confident and sure.
Soon enough, I discovered how naive I had been.
Choosing a niche is not as easy as it seems. And choosing a profitable one is even harder.
With all I have experienced, let me help you learn the 6 Steps to Choose a Profitable Niche in 2021. Click on the image below to get all the knowledge.
Struggling to find a niche? Here’s a Free keyword search tool to help you brainstorm profitable niche ideas. Click on the image on the left to read more.
3 Steps to Help You Create a Brand for Your Business in 2021
Timotheus Update: This post was originally published on 21 June, 2021. This post has been updated and published on my website – 3 Steps to Create a Brand for Your Business | Part 3 of 7 (timotheuslee.com). Please visit the link to learn more.
It is important to create strong brand. With strong brand equity, you can have brand awareness, top of the mind brand recall, good and favourable association for your brand.
As a result, it will be easier to be consumer’s brand of choice. And this can achieve in sales and higher revenue.
Back in 2010, I was able to achieve $10,000,000 revenue for a company I was working for. Part of the reason that I was able to achieve that sales amount was because the company’s brand equity was high. Together with strong marketing strategies, it was easy to achieve $10,000,000.
Do you need knowledge and tips on branding? Here are 3 Steps to Help You Create a Brand for Your Business in 2021. Click image below for this valuable lesson in branding
7 Steps to Create A Website for Your Business in 2021
Timotheus Update: This post was originally published on 21 June, 2021. This post has been updated and published on my website – 7 Steps to Create A Website for Your Business | Part 4 of 7 (timotheuslee.com). Please visit the link to learn more.
About 25 years ago, I joined a web and multimedia company. Together with a web development team, we created websites for many businesses.
I have enjoyed building and growing websites since then. Today, I am still doing websites like this one that you are visiting and reading.
Are you about to develop a website for your business? Or you already have a website, and you are looking for ideas and tips to improve it?
I would like to help you by giving you 7 Steps to Create A Website for Your Business in 2021. Click on the image below to go to the article and learn more.
Best Web Hosting for Your Website
For years, I hosted my websites at SiteGround, spending thousands of dollars. I soon realized this is unnecessary expenses.
I am a member of Wealthy Affiliate, and they offer web hosting services, too. This is on top of all the great training, live classes, business tools and support.
Was it easy to move my websites from SiteGround to Wealthy Affiliate? Click on the button below to find out more.
Did I make the right choice when I moved my websites to Wealthy Affiliate servers? How do their servers, features and pricing compare to other web hosting services?
8 Ways to Promote Your Website
Timotheus Update: This post was originally published on 21 June, 2021. This post has been updated and published on my website – 8 Ways to Promote Your Website | Part 5 of 7 (timotheuslee.com). Please visit the link to learn more.
Now that you have created your business website, next you have to promote your business and products or services. There are many ways to promote your website. For example, there is SEO, which stands for Search Engine Optimization. This is an excellent way to create online visibility for your business.
Online visibility means that your brand and business can be seen by many consumers on the Internet. With this brand exposure, you apply strategic digital marketing tactics to drive traffic to your website. When they arrive at your website, you have the opportunity to convert them into customers.
Out of all the digital marketing strategies, I have found some that worked better for me. They are the 8 Ways to Promote Your Website. Click on the image below to go to the article and learn more.
7 Ways to Make Money From Your Website
Timotheus Update: This post was originally published on 21 June, 2021. This post has been updated and published on my website – 7 Ways to Make Money from Your Website | Part 6 of 7 (timotheuslee.com). Please visit the link to learn more.
Every online entrepreneur wants this. That is to monetize their website.
I too endeavor for this to happen for all my websites. The idea is to create passive income. And have multiple streams of income. One of which is from my online businesses.
Over the decades, I have tried many ways to make money online. I have tried private label, drop shipping, FBA (Fulfilment by Amazon), and many more.
Here, I narrow down what I have learned and experienced, and present to you 7 Ways to Make Money From Your Website. Click on the image below to go to the article and learn more.
Winning The Micro Moments That Matter
Timotheus Update: This post was originally published on 21 June, 2021. This post has been updated and published on my website – Winning the Micro Moments That Matter | Part 7 of 7 (timotheuslee.com). Please visit the link to learn more.
I am surprised that many people, especially online entrepreneurs and digital marketers, still do not know about micro moments. This is a critical lesson to learn.
The old customer decision making journey has changed. Today, it is all about micro moments. And Winning The Micro Moments That Matter.
What are Micro Moments? What are those that do not matter and those that do? And how to win against your competitors at the Micro Moment? Click on the image below to go to the article and find out.
Always Check Your Competitors
In any niche, there will always be competitors. It is a good idea to check them out. See what they are doing.
In this blog post, I share about a Free SEO Competitor Research Tool. It helps you find out what your competitors are doing to get ranked on 1st pages of search results. Read the blog post now to learn how to beat your competitors.
Live Classes to Help You Grow and Scale Your Business
A new series featuring the live classes at Wealthy Affiliate. Every live class has valuable lessons that can help you grow and scale your business.
In episode 2, there are live classes that teach about niche research, all you need to know about the make money online niche, how to do screencasting and how to use Canva for your content creation.
In episode 3, there are live classes that teach about researching keywords within a niche, using Canva to make Pinterest pin images, videos and infographics, detailed discussion about the natural pet care niche, and more.
In episode 4, there are live classes that teach about how to use Canva to make logos, banners and eBook covers, how to build your Instagram feed, how to succeed with the relationship niche, and more.
In episode 5, there are live classes that teach about keyword research using Jaaxy, how to plan and record your videos like a YouTube pro, and more.
In episode 6, the live classes cover topics such as optimizing your YouTube videos, how to get a competitive advantage, and more.
In episode 7, the live classes cover topics such as the key to YouTube success, how to choose high potential niche, and more.
In episode 8, the live classes cover topics such how to choose fast loading themes, how to convert referrals to customers, and more.
In episode 9, the live classes cover topics such understanding WordPress plugins, an introduction to Google Ads, and more.
In episode 9, the live classes cover topics such understanding WordPress plugins, an introduction to Google Ads, and more.
In episode 10, the live classes cover topics such how to optimize your Google Ads, how to find keywords for Free traffic, and more.
Next – Learn from Digital Marketing 101
So far, the above are the blog posts I have produced for the Business 101 series. I will be creating more in the future.
Meantime, I have also started the Digital Marketing 101 series. Here is the first episode of the series. It is the Ultimate Guide to Digital Marketing: 9 Strategies That Work.
Every online entrepreneur constantly needs to learn and be updated on the latest strategies. These 9 strategies are for 2021. Do not miss out on this useful and helpful information. Click on the image below to go to the article and learn more.
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Timotheus Final Word, for Passive Online Revenue
I am so happy and grateful that you have arrived here on this page. Please do read each Business 101 article, and learn more to help your business be more successful.
I believe in lifelong learning. With the ever changing digital landscape, it is even more critical to stay updated on the latest techniques and tactics to promote your online businesses. This is to drive quality traffic to your website, and convert visitors to customers. Ultimately, to make money online.
So, do remember to join my I Love Passive Income Community to stay updated on the latest information.
Previously, I talked about the 3 essential things you need to succeed in an online business. Education. Tools. Expert help. While my website does help you get some knowledge. There is an excellent resource that will give you all the three essentials.
Besides education and training, you can get features and tools to help you grow your business. And succeed. For example, there is the powerful and effective keyword research tool. The same one I use to get my pages and posts on the 1st pages of search results. Being on the 1st pages has helped my business to grow, and make money.
On this platform, you can also get expert help. There are over 100,000 internet marketers there. Each with valuable experience and knowledge. Any time you need help with your online business, you can ask them for it. And they will come running to assist you.
Get all 3 essentials at this valuable resource. You can start with a free starter account. It comes with some free training, and all the goodies I just mentioned. Plus, you can create a website for free, too! Click on the ‘Get It Now’ blue button below to get started.
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Join the Wealthy Affiliate as a Starter member for Free! And get access to free training as well as many free features and tools. Plus, you get to create a website hosted on the Wealthy Affiliate server for free.
At the same time I would like to hear from you. Are you thinking of starting an online business? Or have you already started and looking for some guidance today?
Leave your comments. Would love to hear from you.
I look forward to your success.
Timotheus
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