If you’ve thought of starting an online business or if you’re already selling online, here’s how to get your share of online customers. This second edition of Starting an Online Business All-in-One For Dummies covers everything from creating a business plan and building a customer-friendly site to marketing with Facebook and MySpace. There’s even a section about setting up shop in the virtual world of Second Life.

Eleven handy minibooks cover online business basics, legal and accounting, Web site design, online and operating, Internet security, boosting sales, retail to e-tail, storefront selling, fundraising sites, niche e-commerce, and e-commerce advanced. You’ll learn to:

• Build a business plan that translates your ideas into a profitable enterprise
• Choose software to help you manage taxes, balance sheets, and other accounting chores
• Create a Web site that helps your business make money
• Fill orders, pack and ship merchandise, and manage stock
• Set up, budget for, and implement a plan to protect vital computer equipment
• Use PR and advertising tools that best promote your business online, including Google AdWords
• Choose what sells best in Second Life and earn real money from your virtual store
• Market through niche communities, find and use special marketing tools for nonprofit organizations, and apply successful mobile marketing techniques

Inside the book, you’ll even find a Google AdWords gift card worth $25 to help spread the word about your online business! ....read more

Have you ever wanted to start your own company and work from your home? Make your dream a reality! Learn how to start a home-based business selling used items online. Selling Online includes all the information you will need to succeed. You will learn:

Where to find items to sell online
*Where to look for used items to resell, both on the web and in your own neighborhood.
*Where to find new items to sell online.

What to buy and how much to pay
*What products you should focus on and what you should avoid.
*Find the items that sell the fastest, are the easiest to store, and are simple to ship.

Where to sell your items online
*Detailed instructions on how to sell online without ever owning a website.
*The five best websites to use, pluse over twenty other websites where you can sell your items.

How to become a professional seller
*Automation software and inventory management techniques.
*Shipping your orders and how to provide customer service.

How to start your business
*Registering your business and dealing with taxes.
*Accounting tips and where to find free accounting software. ....read more