Starting an E-Commerce Business without a Bank LoanCopyright © Roderick Eash
http://www.TheEashSyndicate.comThe dot.com boom of the 1980s permitted legions of people to cash in on the mushrooming availability and popularity of the Internet, but when the bubble burst, there were those who did not cash in but instead ended up owing the bank a small fortune. Those who profited were also those who were able to find a way of starting an e-commerce business without a bank loan. Granted, some might have dipped into their credit cards or homes’ equity – which is only marginally better – but by and large they only invested that which they knew they could afford to lose.
At this point in time potential web-entrepreneurs are a lot more hesitant to march to the bank and ask for a loan to find their e-commerce business. They have learned from the mistakes of others and perhaps they are already so strapped in their personal finances that they know adding another monthly payment will send them over the abyss. Those who are able to not take out the loans in order to invest them in a shiny new e-commerce opportunity will also be those who will live to try another day. The others who may or may not succeed will require years – some even decades – to financially recover from a failure.
It is important to understand that you do not need to start an e-commerce business with a bank loan. Instead, there are alternative ways of funding your entrepreneurship and those methods might – in the long run – be safer. For example, you will need a great computer and the latest software to make your presence known on the ‘Net. While it is tempting to buy the latest and greatest machine, find out if you can simply upgrade that which you already have. Usually you will be able to do so for a fraction of the price that a new system costs. If a new computer system is indicated, wait until special sales events come up and take advantage of them. Refurbished units and used machines which are for sale on many of the major auction sites are also a good idea.
Similarly, do not worry about having an office to start out. You spare bedroom will work just fine until the money begins to roll in. It is important that you do not spend money on items which will do little to further your business. Thus, if you are making and selling e-books, an office is unnecessary. Advertising, packaging, and other incidentals can all be tackled at a shoe string budget until your business grows to such an extent that you can get a bit fancier.
While it is tempting to ask for money from the bank, remember that you will need to repay this money no matter what. Starting an e-commerce business without a bank loan makes more sense in the long run, since you will be able to finance the next phase of your business with the monies you earn from the current phase.
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