The two most valuable resources you have when starting a business online without any funding are your time and your skill set. Offer your services to clients you've already worked with to get your firm off the ground. Then, as your network grows and your business model becomes more refined, expand it further. You’ll need a great understanding of your strengths and the value of your time if you want to work in service-based industries rather than directly selling people physical goods.

You can’t just say “hey, buy my stuff!” and expect people to show up. It’s not that easy. You have to be able to explain why they should buy your product or service, and how it’ll benefit them in some way. The more you can make them feel like they’re getting something out of it, the more likely they are to buy it. We’ll talk about how to convince people to patronize your business- whether online or offline.