Many beginners assume they need a website before they can start an online business. You do not always need one, but a website for your online business can be a powerful choice. In this article we explain what a website gives you, the responsibilities that come with it, and how to decide whether it should be your key profile. There are three key profiles we differentiate: Marketplace, Website or Social Store.
If you want the easiest way to start selling online, a marketplace is usually the answer. Selling on marketplaces for beginners means you open a shop inside a platform that already has buyers, payments and rules in place. In this article we explain what a marketplace profile is, why it is so beginner-friendly, which marketplaces fit which business models, and how to stay safe. There are three key profiles we differentiate: Marketplace, Website or Social Store.
Online business setup for beginners can feel technical and overwhelming. In reality, it comes down to two decisions: where your business will live online, and which tools you need to earn. In this article, the start of Lesson T3, we explain both parts and show you where to focus your energy, and where not to. “How could I set up my online presence, and with what kind of programs that enable earning technically?” This is the question we answer in the Profile & Setup lesson.
Every list of the best online business models for beginners looks a little different. Lynnaider’s list is based on a simple principle: we only teach what we can explain confidently, because we have studied, tested or currently use it. In this article we present our ten models, explain why we chose them, and why some popular options did not make the list. The ten business models Lynnaider teaches are the ones we consider most realizable for beginners in this space.
There is a lot of hype about earning on the internet, and much less honesty. Before you choose your first income technique, it helps to know a few truths about making money online that apply to every model. In this article we share five of them, and explain how to work with each one instead of being surprised by it. It is tempting to think some income techniques are more effortless than others.
Generative AI for small business has gone from a novelty to an everyday tool in just a few years. Many solo entrepreneurs now use chat assistants to draft texts, plan content and answer questions. In this article we explain in plain language how generative AI produces its answers, why it spread so quickly, and how to use it wisely. Generative AI covers a wide field.
AI, machine learning and deep learning are often used as if they meant the same thing. They do not, and knowing the difference helps you understand the tools you will use in your online business. In this article we explain AI vs machine learning vs deep learning in plain language, with everyday examples. The figure you see here shows how these fields relate.
Automation for online business is what makes it possible for one person to run a shop, a service or a content business alone. Many beginners think automation means artificial intelligence, but most automation has nothing to do with AI. In this article, the start of section 2.2 on income, we explain what automation is, where it meets AI, and how much of it you actually need. In the Income stage of your online journey, you are essentially answering one question.
When online business models are compared, people usually look at income potential. A more useful comparison is what each model actually delivers to the customer. In this article we go through the ten online income techniques one by one, and show which of the four offering types each one delivers. Looking across the ten business models in the table you see here, you will notice something important.
“What can you sell online?” is one of the first questions every aspiring entrepreneur asks. The answer is simpler than it looks: every online business delivers one of four types of offerings, or a combination. In this article, the start of Lesson T2, we explain the four types, give examples of each, and help you decide which one fits you. If you already have a running business, you probably have your first products and services figured out.
One of the most practical habits you can build as a new entrepreneur is to separate business and personal finances. It sounds like something for later, when the amounts are bigger. In reality, it is easiest and most useful from the very first sale. In this article we explain why, what to know about taxes, and when online income truly changes your financial picture.
Online income rarely arrives all at once. It tends to grow through clear phases, and knowing these phases of online income will save you a lot of frustration. In this article we explain what your first sale really tells you, and describe the three phases that usually follow. For most beginners, the first money that arrives is a big moment.