A few years ago, Steve Yakim wrote a really good article on the 7 Common Mistakes For Online Business Startups and it is ALL still relevant today…

How many are you guilty of?

“It is said that before we learn how to run, we must first learn how to walk. And in the process of learning how to walk, we stumble from time to time.

No big deal, though. It’s part of the learning process. Experience, as many claim, is the best teacher, and experience entails some failures here and there.

In this light, it is not uncommon to see startup Internet business ventures making some mistakes of their own.

The sad part however, is that other business people actually capitalize on these mistakes to earn some profit for themselves at the expense of the novice online entrepreneur who would just be left bewildered by so many promises that are bound to be broken.

The following tip is one of THE most important for a beginner, especially one on a low budget.

Hello everyone, I was going to spend this weekend playing some more much needed catch-up, but I just can’t hold this much longer.

As you know, my principle goal is somewhat of an adviser to those direct sellers that are trying to *take it online*.

This is a particular question I see everywhere, and often. Whether it be forums and message boards or through social networking, it is continually asked…and it scares the jeepers out me every time…

“Where can I find a really cheap or free alternative to…..” and they mention very select things. Things that you should most certainly not go free or *cheapo* on.

Things that are key components to an online business to which going FREE will cost you TIME & MONEY in the long run…..not to mention too many hassles and headaches to count.