Creating ebook cover - if you are good in graphics design, or any software that could create an ebook cover, you could provide this service to people who would like to write an ebook, but does not have the knowledge to create an ebook cover. One of the website that provide this service is CheapestCovers. See and learn.

Creating website for others - do you think you could create a good website for others whom would like to have a website but just do not know how to create one for themselves. It could be either for business, personal use, official website for an organization and etc. You could take their order via email or any other methods of taking orders which suits your preference, and create a website for them. You will be their webmaster, and there are potential for reoccurring business over and over again. It also could be a one time business where you build and provide them the information on how to maintain and expend their site.

Are you a good artist who could paint portraits? Then that could be a type of service that you could offer to potential customers. All you have to do is to get customers to give you a sample of photos which they would like to get painted, and you could get it paint them. In fact, you could also hire someone else who is good in painting portraits and share the profit. If you decide to choose this idea, then check out this site which is an example of how this idea will work and also your future competitor -  www.portraitkingdom.com .

Wood engraving is another idea that could be marketed via internet. For example, you have the skill of engraving on wood and you could engraving according to customers wish. Example such as certain phases, photos, sculpture and anything that the customer wants and you could do. You then could ship the art work to customers around the world.

Digitally editing photos is another service that you could provide. For example, old photos could be digitally edited and quality of the photos could be improved. You could provide such service as there are many people having old photos of their love ones and themselves that they would want to make it looking better. Past photos in black and white, old color photos, badly taken photos and etc. could be improved with today's photo editing software.

I have a friend who started a website about 6 years ago, and who started from scratch and do not know a thing how to do online business. His name is Yeo, and his website is http://www.diyparadise.com . This is a website which started selling parts for DIY audio system. The website at the beginning does not even has a payment system and customer have to bank in the money into his account. However, due to sheer determination, his website grew slowly and today is very successful.  You even could email him at yeo@diyparadise.com if you want too and ask him your personal question.

He has now created his own ebook which explains how he did it from his experiences doing online business. Unlike other online marketing gurus who do not show their "so call profitable website", Mr. Yeo has no problem showing you his website and you can analyze the website as to your wish. I highly recommend his ebook for you reading and experience. Read more about Start Your Online Business by Yeo from diyparadise.com .

STEP 1

Get to know what is the service that you could provide. This is THE MOST crucial part of the business model. You need to know your skill or how you could get people with the skill to help you with the business.

STEP 2

Second thing is you must know how your service will be delivered. If it could be delivered via the internet such as ebook cover or edited photos, then the delivery could be simple and almost cost nothing. But if your service will require a physical product eventually to be delivered to customer such as wood carvings , you need to know is it manageable to be delivered using courier services and the charges that will be incurred. Make sure your product cost as little as possible for it to be delivered. You may check with FedEx, UPS and your local courier service provider for the charges table base on weight and sizes. Customers could view the table and know how much it going to cost them just for the delivery of the product.

STEP 3

How would you take the orders for your services is another issue you may have to think about. Do you need anything physical from the customer or can the customer provide you with the details over emails, diagrams, photos and etc. Do want your orders to follow your predetermined standard order size, quantity, quality and etc, or you will follow as per the customers' request.

STEP 4

Payment is another important aspect that you need to handle. If you have predetermined standard orders, you could quote the customers on your website for standard pricing for the service, and the only aspect that will change is the delivery cost base on location ~ if any. Accepting the payment is another matter you should consider. You may use one or combination of various payment methods such as  Paypal, Storm Pay, e-Gold and many other payment methods over the internet. Paypal is example of payment which accept payments using credit card and e-Gold is non credit card base payment method.

STEP 5

Then you have to create a website ( learn how at toliveonline's creating website page ). Your website need to inform customers about:

1. Services - explain in detail about the services that you are providing to them.

2. Examples of your services - show to customers end results of your service such as edited photos, carved wood and etc. Create confident in them about your ability and skills.

3. Testimony from customers - if you have existing customer, ask them to comment on your services and post the comments in your website.

4. Pricing - Prices for standard orders for your services and inclusive of shipping ~ if any required.

5. Taking orders - explain or show customers how they could provide you with their order details such as using emails  (suitable at the start of your business) and later may be they could post their orders straight on your website.

6. Payment - Try to use reputable payment methods for customers' orders such as using Paypal, Storm Pay or etc. (You need to register with the them first and they will guide you how to use their payment accepting system)

7.  How to contact you  - always clearly show how customers could contact you either via emails or phone. This will make easier for potential customers to get further information from you.