Author Frank Fiore gives the reader a foundation for starting an online business. The book is divided into 5 parts. It starts with an explanation of e-commerce, what to sell, how to sell it, how to plan it and where to find the money to fund it. Then it gives the reader the basics of setting up shop on the Web, where to host it, some e-commerce Dos and Don'ts, and how to take orders and ship them. Finally, it will cover the essentials of marketing and promoting their new business. The book is organized in such a way that the reader can quickly find a topic and get the information they need to set up their own online business.

You’ve made the decision to take your business online, but where do you go from here? Launching Your Yahoo! Business helps you do everything from creating a business plan to using basic marketing strategies to promote your business to managing a Yahoo! store. It also includes tips and warnings on how to avoid common pitfalls, as well as terms and directions to web resources for additional information. This book will show you how to put the "e" in e-commerce with a successful Yahoo! store.

Small business owners are walked through the process of writing a business plan step-by-step using easy-to-follow to-do lists--from determining the type of plan needed to what the various pieces should be to common mistakes to avoid.

Learn to turn your PC into a recording studio!TechTV's Secrets of the Digital Studio: Insider's Guide to Desktop Recordingenables audio do-it-yourselfers to turn a home PC into a nearly professional recording studio and provides the guidance necessary to use this desktop studio to produce high quality sound. This book covers a wide array of basic (and not so basic) audio techniques, from recording and mixing to burning CDs to developing a home set-up.

Technology gurus at Tech TV tell "what's now and what's next" in computer technologies and how to navigate the digital lifestyle. Entertaining and insightful information on general computer facts, trends, technical processes, and recent developments are presented in this useful desk reference.

Under the guise of a book to my adolescent son, I've written one for adults. It guides the reader on a journey through the values, hopes and promises of the last three generations. Through personal experiences, teaching stories, and the social and cultural history of the last 100 years, I discuss with Christopher the values we must hold for the future and why we are here. I hoped that the book may act as both sage words for the reader and a valuable guide to Christopher as he grows up.

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This book helps readers deal with the full range of challenges they face on the job. The author shares her practical advice on getting started, setting policies, working with ISPs, designing great home pages, selecting content, drawing site traffic, gaining user feedback, fundraising online, e-commerce, avoiding copyright problems, and much more.

Provides essays and daily tips on Windows, Macs, AOL, the Web, viruses, computer maintenance, buying, privacy, and terminology.

People used to go window-shopping; now they go Windows shopping! Online shopping can save you time and money IF you know what you’re doing. That’s where 2005 Online Shopping Directory For Dummies comes in. The first part of the book covers buying from online auctions and ads and “Let the buyer beware” information, reminding you to check out the product or company, check shipping and handling fees, look for secure sites, and more. Then comes the fun part—a listing more than 1,500 selected sites. Get ready to browse—literally. This is more than a directory—it’s a Cybershopper’s dream, with: Sites grouped into 21 categories such as apparel, computers and electronics, babies and children, home and garden, health and beauty, food, malls and mega stores, travel, and more. Icons that rate each site by price, selection, service, convenience, and security A description of each site that includes the URL, company name, types of merchandise, and a paragraph about the e-tailer 2005 Online Shopping Directory For Dummies was written by Barbara Kasser, author of several books on the Internet, and an avid online shopper, and Frank Fiore, author of six eBusiness books and the Online Shopping Guide for About.com. Together, they created a terrific reference with: Extensively cross-referenced indexes so you can find products by company name, product name, keywords, or URL Tips on everything from how to find the best prices to what to do if you have a problem Sites you might never find on your own, like giftsongs.com, ducttapecreations.com, revengeunlimited.com, and more You won’t find shops like that at the mall! Whether you’re a bargain hunter, a collector of German beer steins, a radio-controlled airplane enthusiast, or just a typical shopper, with 2005 Online Shopping Directory For Dummies, you’ll find what you’re looking for plus things you didn’t know existed!