Virtual Entrepreneur

DO’S 1. Learn basic accounting before you go into business. Go to school if necessary. 2. Consult and retain an accountant familiar with your industry before you start. 3. Determine what accounting software program works best for your business. 4. In the beginning, do your own bookkeeping... More

Best Syndication: … since your store is hosted by Yahoo, potential buyers / customers can more easily find it. Yahoo! has 3 options depending on how much business you can do. You will likely start out with their ’starter plan’ which will cost only $39.95 per month. You can sell up... More

Red Bubble is an online art marketplace and creative community. You can sell prints, greeting cards, posters, T-shirts and other products based on your own photography, artwork or design. With $0 outlay. All you need to do is sign-up for a Red Bubble account (free), upload your work, choose the products... More

IBLS Internet Law: E-commerce patents are the latest protection for innovative business methods delivered online. Many claim e-commerce models are not patentable because the subject matter they assert is not within the statutory definitions and because the United States Patent office, and most patent... More

More small firms reach out to on-the-go customers. CNNMoney: Brett Dewey’s company thrives on spur-of-the-moment purchases. His North Hollywood, Calif., web business, WickedCoolStuff, collects $1 million a year for nostalgic merchandise such as Captain Picard action figures, Underdog lunch boxes,... More

BusinessWeek: Michael Stajer bet big on his idea to start an eBay-style Web site for buying and selling wines in 1999. The Bay Area attorney sold his personal wine collection for $25,000 to finance the site, called WineCommune. At the time, he hoped to get venture or angel funding early on. ‘My... More

Empreendedor.com.br: Assim como as lojas físicas, o varejo eletrônico também se prepara para atender uma grande demanda de vendas neste Natal. De acordo com estimativa da consultoria e-bit, as vendas do comércio eletrônico brasileiro devem obter um crescimento nominal de 45% em relação ao Natal... More

1. Shop from Reliable Retailers. It’s wise to do business with companies you already know and trust. If the retailer is unfamiliar, look up information on the company with the Better Business Bureau or the Office of the State Attorney General in the state where the seller is located. 2. Use a... More

ltruex: Thanksgiving is upon us, which means the holiday season is in full swing. Christmas, Hanukah and Kwanzaa are right around the corner and with them the expense of food, gifts and travel. If you’re like me and are faced with spending hundreds of dollars in the next few weeks because you waited... More

Época Negócios: * Pioneiros – Famílias ou casais sem filhos dispostos a gastar quantias elevadas com as últimas novidades tecnológicas. Usam computadores pessoais, mas sem fanatismo. Os marqueteiros podem alcançá-los por meios tradicionais, especialmente a TV. * Tecnocêntricos –... More