How would I start up a hometown sports website E-business?
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I think the best way to start is to first determine what your product or service is.  once you have determined this, find out who your target market is.  What type of people will purchase this prodct or service.  Once you have figured this out you must get in front of those people by provding advertising and banners on other websites that people that fit your target market will hit.  One of the most important things about an eBusiness is having a website that does not look like it's home grown.  It should be professional and easy to use.  I worked with a company that specializes in startup companies called ScienStream.  They might be able to help you out, you can check out their website at www.scienstream.com/index.php
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not exactly what you asked for, but the link gives you information on starting an online business\n\ni guess you'd have to be more explicit what do you need\n\n1.- programing\n2.- marketing
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i would probably start by creating an online business that deals with what you are trying to do. That could help you obtain the capital needed to start you big business
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Try starting your own website.
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well you could start here \nhttp://www.steveandbarrys.com/website/contact.htm\n\nask them about opening your own store, I bet they could at least point you in the right direction.\n\nI love that place, I have one of there shirts on right now lol\n\nedit:\nwell it looks like you cant get your own, just noticed this in there FAQ\n\nhttp://www.steveandbarrys.com/website/faq.htm\n\nSteve and Barry's University Sportswear is a privately-owned company and therefore, we do not offer franchises. If you would like to get involved with our company, please view the current opportunities for employment.
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If you are planning an e-commerce venture, I suggest you subscribe to the magazine Internet Retailer http://www.internetretailer.com . This magazine gives you strategies used by successful etailers and other tips/case studies that you can apply to your business. They have a Top 400 Top Etailers special edition that you can order that lists the top online sellers and what made them succeed (almost all are "big boys" but you sure can get good ideas).\n\nOne article that I found very useful is "7 Steps to Successful Web Site Development" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol142/website.htm as it takes to you all the decision steps that you need to take when starting an online business. Like any other business, startup period is full of "should I do this" or "should I do that" questions. The article is useful because it helps you think through every step of the way - from why do you want a website to who is your audience to how will you create your website to how you will market your new website.\n\nHere are the steps you need to take when creating your online business:\n\nSTEP 1: Set Your Goals - Why do you want a web site? What is the size of the online market? What are the goals for your website?\n\nSTEP 2: Develop Your Web Site Strategy - Who is your website target audience? What typically appeals to your target audience? How are the other websites (your competition) reaching out to this target audience? How will you measure your performance?\n\nSTEP 3: Set-Up Implementation Plans - What name will you give to your site? How do you envision the design of your web site? How will you create your website? How will you create your content? How will you maintain your website?\n\nSTEP 4: Start the Ball Rolling - Do you have a logo? For e-retailers, do you have the critical components needed to run an e-commerce site? How are you going to host your site?\n\nSTEP 5: Create and Launch Your Web Site - Have you uploaded your site with your chosen web host provider? Are the scripts and application you need for your website functioning well? Have you tested your website? \n\nSTEP 6: Promote Your Web Site and Measure Its Results - Do you have a plan in place to market your website? Do you regularly review your traffic logs and web site performance tracker? How are you going to get sites to link to you? Do you know the search engine keywords that you rank well? If your site is not visible in the search engine results pages for its keywords, what strategies do you intend to do? \n\nSTEP 7: Maintain Your Website and Grow Your Web Business - Continue to find ways to grow your web business. How do you intend to continue your education on web development?
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Usually your community will have a free news sports and advertising page...check that out and they will have an announcements section..post it in there....you might find your free-paper by typing in your "city name" then " free local news and advertising"
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You can go to your county and look for the business registration division. They would have all the documentation you need for starting a business.\n\nOr you can go to your Secretary of State website and look for links on Doing Business in [YOUR STATE]. That section will contain information on starting your business, and some states will even let you do everything online.
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Open up an e-commerce web site.
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You can find a step-by-step guide on starting your own internet business at\n\nhttp://www.getyourebook.com\n\nYou can also start on eBay. Try these\n\nhttp://www.getyourebook.com/ebaymillionaire\nhttp://www.getyourebook.com/silentmachine\nhttp://www.getyourebook.com/wwbstartright\nhttp://www.getyourebook.com/imc-course
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Well if you decide to make it into a business you might want to check out http://www.merchantcircle.com\n\nthey're a new site whose sole purpose is to help small businesses grow. They provide tools to connect with the local community and help target potential customers through newsletters and coupons.\n\ncould be of some help, hope it does :)
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What should you look for in an "ideal" internet/home business? \n\n- No or minimal start-up fees (Our business start-up is $29.00)\n- A product or service you feel good about  (Consumable products used in every home… safer, more effective, less expensive, things people use and need on a daily basis)\n- A duplicable system (work FOR yourself- NOT BY yourself… we are a TEAM of individuals working to help others… “Enhancing the lives of those we touch by helping others reach their goals from Home!!!”\n- Residual income (Residual Income PLUS bonuses for helping others!!!)\n- Customizable web sites to promote your business  (Free website for ALL Members)\n- Free training and support  (Free Company and TEAM Training… we will work with you to reach YOUR GOALS!!!)\n- Free marketing materials and ideas (Our support team has 70 members who are there to help you every step of the way… Training and support from people who have been there and done that.  Training provided via email, internet, or telephone)\n- Company in business at least 18 months and in good standing with the Better Business Bureau (Inc 500 Company in business for over 20 years with over 700 Million in annual sales. As for the Better Business Bureau: “The Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming division of the Better Business \nBureau recently presented Our Company AND CEO with its 2005 "Hall of Fame" award. This prestigious award honored Our Company for its example of ethics and integrity in \ndealings with customers, employees, and the community. We have received many other Prestigious Awards.)\n\nContact me, through Yahoo360 or IM, for more information.
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Try a large sports store chain.
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ebay or sports authority
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Best Start a Home Based Business Based on YOUR Know-How\n\nFind the type of business on the link below that best describes what it is that YOU do (or want to do). Then see how to truly use the Net to make your specific business (or business idea) thrive.  http://www.wotsnext.com
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Check out Yahoo Small Business.  They can do everything for you from register a domain, to hosting your store, helping you set up a merchant account, etc.
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you might be interested in http://www.merchantcircle.com\n\nthey're a new site whose sole purpose is to help small businesses grow. They provide tools to connect with the local community and help target potential customers through newsletters and coupons.\n\nhope this helps :)