.More and more people are using the Web to sell their items, whether from their own ecommerce store, auction sites such as eBay or Etsy.com, or from classified ads sites such as Craigslist. Others are using the Web to provide information, and earn through affiliate sales and advertising. Still others use the Web to complement their existing brick and mortar businesses.
According to the government site Business.gov , here are steps to consider when starting an online business:
- Follow the basic rules of starting a business
- Register a domain name
- Select a web host
- Design your website
- Begin advertising and marketing
- Comply with online business regulations
- Find state and local compliance regulations
- Learn federal, state and local tax requirements
- Understand international trade laws
