How To Start An Online Business in 7 days!

Allan Mungai
3 min readJan 25, 2023

The advice I’d give to myself…

Make money online

Starting an online business can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. But can you really start a business in just 7 days?…

With a bit of planning and a lot of hustle, the sky isn’t the limit when there are footsteps on the moon. So here’s a step-by-step guide that I’d tell myself to use in order to get started.

Day 1: Identify your niche

The first step to starting any business is to identify your niche. What are you passionate about? What products or services do you want to offer? Take some time to research your market and identify a gap that you can fill.

Day 2: Create a business plan

Once you’ve identified your niche, it’s time to create a business plan. A business plan will help you define your goals, target market, and competitive advantages. It’s also a great tool for securing funding or investors.

Day 3: Choose your platform

Now that you have a business plan, it’s time to choose your platform. There are many e-commerce platforms available, such as Shopify, WooCommerce, and Magento. Research the different options and choose the one that best fits your needs.

Day 4: Design your website

With your platform chosen, it’s time to design your website. You can hire a web designer or use a website builder tool to create a professional-looking website. Make sure your website is mobile-friendly and easy to navigate.

Day 5: Set up your payment gateway

In order to sell products or services online, you’ll need to set up a payment gateway. There are many options available, such as Stripe, PayPal, and Square. Do your research and choose the one that best fits your needs.

Day 6: Market your business

Now that your website is up and running, it’s time to market your business. Create a social media presence, start a blog, and reach out to influencers in your niche. Use SEO, PPC, and other digital marketing strategies to drive traffic to your website.

Day 7: Launch your business

The final step is to launch your business. Make sure all your ducks are in a row, double-check your website and payment gateway, and then go live!

Starting an online business can be challenging, but it’s definitely doable in 7 days. By following this guide, you can create a professional-looking website, set up a payment gateway, and start marketing your business. Remember to stay focused, stay organized, and most importantly, never give up.

But if I did not have a product or service to sell nor do I want to create one because I have neither the time nor energy? And want something that can run on the side. Then I’d recommend Affiliate Marketing.

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Cheers,

Allan

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Allan Mungai

Fortunate to be Co-Founder of Allan Martin Ltd & CEO at leadbenk.com. I love doing things related to internet marketing and sharing ideas about life.