Build an Online Business: How to Plan, Research, Execute and Grow

Starting an online business is a dream for the majority of people. Yet, the majority do it wrong and soon get disappointed and drop out. Why? How can you start a digital business with almost zero costs and start making a profit from it? Learn all through this training.

1.199,00

Build an Online Business: How to Plan, Research, Execute and Grow

Description

There is no limit to what kind of online business you can start now, but at the same time, setting it up correctly and running a business is not a game. Even if you can create one with almost zero cost from your bedroom, it still needs business fundamentals to be in place. Do not neglect to acquire this knowledge. Business basics were never to be ignored.

What is an online business?

An online business is a business model that uses digital technologies to operate and grow its operations. It uses technology, data, and digital channels to evaluate and create new business opportunities, enhance customer experiences, perform marketing and sales, and streamline business operations. It is not limited to specific industries and sectors but encompasses all kinds of businesses, even solopreneurs. When built right, it can be a low-cost, low-maintenance model that can bring back more money than it spends.

Technology exists to help businesses start lean and grow big. You need to know how to build such a business, and you can start even from your room.

When such businesses are built right and want to grow, they can achieve that with the minimum necessary amount of people. That is the beauty and the opportunity to use technology appropriately.

What are the benefits of building an online business?

  • Increased competitiveness: An online business model allows you to compete more effectively by providing a level playing field for small and large businesses and enabling your business to reach global markets efficiently.
  • Increased revenue:  An online business can open up new revenue streams, such as e-commerce, digital advertising, and subscription-based services.
  • Increased efficiency: Technology can automate many routine tasks and streamline business processes. That allows you to operate more efficiently and reduce costs.
  • Improved customer experiences: Using channels such as websites, social media, and mobile applications provides new opportunities to engage with customers and deliver personalized experiences.
  • Enhanced agility and innovation: Your businesses can respond quickly to changing market conditions, demands, and customer needs. You can rapidly develop, market, and test new products and services.
  • Better data insights: An online business generates large amounts of data you can automate to analyze and gain insights into customer behavior, market trends, and business performance, enabling you to make more informed decisions.

Who must take this course?

You need this online business course when you want to:

  • Avoid crucial mistakes & future risks from day one (this is where most people fail in the long run and drop out when all mistakes pile up).
  • Define your goals.
  • Run your business from anywhere.
  • Conduct competitive research, understand market gaps, and find a profitable niche.
  • Pinpoint your business idea.
  • Find what people want. 
  • Sell to the right customer and have the ideal product-market fit.
  • Find the right price.
  • Understand how customers buy.
  • Automate marketing, sales, and distribution operations.
  • Calculate the costs of running your business.
  • Create awareness.
  • Cut down on expenses.
  • Spend less time in operations & logistics but more time making money.
  • Identify that it was easy to subscribe to sell affiliate products and services but more challenging to sell them online.
  • Create content to rank in search engines.
  • Scale your business.
  • Run your business from anywhere.

Training outcome

At the end of this training, you will have the knowledge and the tools to build your very own online business. We support you beyond this training by answering all your questions in between courses. You will know exactly what you need to start and run an online business right from day one and avoid all the mistakes the majority make and fails. The course fee falls under the “best value for money” concept. We have provided services to businesses for more than 20 years, continuously.

Online business course outline

This is a 1-to-1 training, not a group training.

Course 1: Introduction to an Online Business

  • Understanding what is an online business
  • Understanding the online business landscape
  • Key trends and challenges in online business

Course 2: Identifying Business Opportunities

  • Identifying customer pain points and unmet needs
  • Developing a business idea
  • Conducting market research

Course 3: Developing a Business Plan

  • Creating a business plan
  • Defining your business model
  • Identifying revenue streams
  • Assessing competition

Course 4: Building a Digital Platform

  • Choosing the right platform (website, mobile app, e-commerce)
  • Developing a website or app
  • Creating a user-friendly interface
  • Integrating payment options

Course 5: Creating Content

  • Developing a content strategy
  • Creating engaging and shareable content
  • Optimizing content for search engines
  • Creating a social media presence

Course 6: Digital Marketing

  • Introduction to digital marketing
  • Social media marketing
  • Search engine optimization (SEO)
  • Online advertising
  • Influencer marketing

Course 7: Measuring and Optimizing Performance

  • Understanding analytics and metrics
  • Measuring the effectiveness of your digital platform and marketing campaigns
  • Identifying areas for improvement and optimization

Course 8: Scaling Your Business

  • Expanding your product or service offerings
  • Entering new markets
  • Developing strategic partnerships
  • Scaling your digital platform and operations

Course 9: Legal and Regulatory Considerations

  • Understanding legal and regulatory requirements for online businesses
  • Data protection and privacy
  • Intellectual property rights
  • Cybersecurity

Course 10: Conclusion and Next Steps

  • Review of key learnings
  • Next steps for building a successful online business

Training length

This package involves 10 hours of training.

Our Expertise

Head Trainer & Consultant

Christos Vasilopoulos, CPC, Digital Marketing & Business Growth

Christos Vassilopoulos has two decades of continuous work in business development, digital marketing, business analysis and improvement services, and coaching with clientele in Greece and abroad.

Chris has been designing and running eLearning programs on digital marketing since 2012. He is a City College (Analysis/Programming) graduate and a certified professional coach through the International Coaching Association (I.C.A.). He is also a registered member of the I.C.F. (International Coaching Federation) and I.C.F. Greece. Chris designs and running eLearning programs on digital marketing since 2012.

He has provided digital marketing and growth services since 2001. He has also trained startups and small, medium, and multinational companies in Greece and abroad.
Chris participates as a partner in international projects of Erasmus+ that focus on wellness & mindfulness, collaborating with universities, N.G.O.s, and research organizations.

He is actively involved as a partner in sustainable tourism and local development projects. On a personal level, he is a husband, father of 2 children, CrossFit athlete, and a keen outdoorsman.

All of the above contribute to his in-depth understanding of business development and the development of the individual in a multifaceted and holistic way, both from the aspects of structures, goals, and systems, as well as from the aspect of the well-being of the people involved.

How it Works

Session Specifications

Cancellations & Returns

Our priority is always to receive an impeccable experience. You are entitled to a refund (excluding money transfer fees or/and any applicable taxes), no-questions-asked, in these cases:

  • If you cancel your purchased services up to seven days before any single or multi-session service starts.
  • For multi-session services: If you decide that the service was not what you had in mind at the end of the 1st session, you only pay for that 1st session and receive the remaining fees. Example: In a 7-session service, the price is divided into seven equal parts, and you pay one-seventh (1/7th).