This is a guest post by Kyle Clouse. See below for bio.

Over the last decade, the Internet has become a viable option in facilitating business start-ups. Due to the large number of audiences that people can get with online company formations, more and more are using it. A great example for this is the company formation, which is a place in the Internet where anyone can form a profitable company on the Internet. Apart from being an easy way to create your own business, online company formations also make marketing much easier.

Following are a few steps to create an impressive business online:

It all starts with an idea. It is very important that you first plan everything before actually building your company online. Understand your market, competition, and supply and demand. Following a certain scheme for your online business will help it grow successfully. Consult with an attorney, accountant or mentor to understand any laws or regulations about business. Even if it’s an online business, there are still certain rules that need to be followed.

There are various company formation packages you can choose from when registering your business. Some of the examples are a C– Corporation, S-Corporation or Limited Liability Corporation. The type of formation that you choose will likely depend on the nature of your business, product or service.

After forming your business entity, you can then begin to design and construct your website. Your design needs to be related with the products and services that you offer so that people can recognize it easily. In most cases, seeking help from professionals with regard to your website and design can greatly expedite your profits and shorten or eliminate unnecessary learning curves.

Marketing your company online is the biggest way to bring in more customers and drive traffic to your website. Marketing your business on the Internet is also one of the principal and most important decisions that you make. It’s important that when choosing methods of marketing on the Internet that you take into consideration price, exposure, and ROI or Return on Investment. Without substantial traffic and ROI the chances of making your business a success on the Internet are almost impossible.

About the Author:
Video optimization should not lead to frustration. Kyle Clouse is a video marketing specialist and authority on social and Internet marketing. As a speaker and mentor of video marketing best practices, Kyle has demonstrated that getting on the first page of Google does not have to be difficult or time consuming. Increasing clients exposure and traffic up to 600%, Kyle has taken his proficiencies and appetite for excellence and partnered with New York Shop Exchange as their Vice President of all things online. With his trademark straightforward anal-retentive approach, Kyle offers weekly marketing webinars on increasing exposure, building brand awareness and search engine ranking (and it’s not always what you expect).

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4 steps to launching on the Internet. Which ones are you missing?

This is part of the A-Z of Making Money Online series. This series covers various ways of making money online, in alphabetical order.

Now, for some reason, I don’t seem to have many money-making resources that start with the letter R…

• Repeat Visits and Return Customers – An important part of business!

Can you think of any other resources that start with this letter?

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R is for…

This is part of the A-Z of Making Money Online series. This series covers various ways of making money online, in alphabetical order.

Now here are some money-making ideas that start with the letter Q…

• Questionnaires – I’ve heard people making money online by taking surveys and questionnaires. However, all the sites I’ve tested so far haven’t really resulted in to any real income. So, I’ve hesitated to write more about this topic. But, I’m told that it’s possible, so I thought I’d mention it here anyway. I’m still doubtful.
• QuickShop – This is a WordPress plugin to help you build an online shop.
• Quizzes – One great way to introduce interactivity in to sites and social networking pages is through quizzes. People some to love taking them! That’s why many sites have dedicated services just for making and taking quizzes, and it’s how they make money online.

Hmmm… As you can see, I haven’t really encountered a lot of Q-related sites and services that help people to make money online. What about you? Do you have any suggestions?

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Q is for…

This is part of the A-Z of Making Money Online series. This series covers various ways of making money online, in alphabetical order.

Now here are some money-making ideas that start with the letter P…

• PayDotCom – An affiliate marketing tool.
• Paypal – One of the most online payment systems.
• PayPerPost – A system where bloggers can make money by writing paid posts. Advertisers can buy these ad placements.
• Pepperjam – Another popular affiliate marketing service.
• PicApp – Using free images on your site using PicApp service. Here was my take on it.
• Plugins - Some WordPress Plugins to help you to make money online.
• Photography – There are different ways you can make money online with your photography.
• Photoshop – Yes, you can find ways to make money using Photoshop.
• Project Wonderful – An advertising by auction system.
• PremiumThemes – Sell WordPress themes to make money online.
• Pubmatic – Advertising optimisation service.

Can you think of any other related sites and services that start with the letter P?

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P is for…

This is a guest post by freelancer J.R. Pittman. Read below for author’s bio.

Many people have preconceived notions about what it means to be a freelancer, and just as many of those preconceptions are wrong. As a beginning freelancer, you’re going to make mistakes, no matter how much research you do before starting; that’s just the way it is. However, if you know about some of the big ones and avoid them, you’ll have a much better chance of being a successful freelancer.

Freelance Pricing
There’s no way around it; pricing your own work is difficult. Starting out, there are generally two classes of freelancers: the ones who under price and the ones who overprice. First, though, you need to figure out your flat rate. Your flat rate should include expenses, such as the cost of materials. Once your expenses are totaled, add a small percentage for your profit. Keep your flat rate in mind when you bid, but also have a low price – what’s the lowest amount you’ll take for a project?

Now, potential clients will sometimes want to negotiate; thus, the reason for the low cost rate. However, when setting individual project prices, think of the overall value of a project. Would it be a great piece to add to your portfolio? Is there a possibility of more work later? Does the potential client have contacts that might be beneficial to you? It may be worth taking a little lower amount for these benefits.

Time Management
Several starting freelancers have an issue with managing their time between work, home and play. Plan and simple, it’s harder for most without the time clock. As a freelancer, you’re your own boss, and you have to crack the proverbial whip. Set specific hours that you work – and then work them.

For those that love to play, it’s hard to keep the right frame of mind to be a freelancer. Part of keeping the work atmosphere is to treat freelancing just like a job, and part of that includes NOT working in your pajamas. Before you sit down at your computer, get dressed! It doesn’t have to be in a suit or fancy clothes, but working in your nightgown or pajamas isn’t the best way to keep a “business” frame of mind.

Over Commitment
Sometimes it’s hard to say “no” and many freelancers are afraid that turning down someone will ruin them in some way. However, you know if you have too many clients or ongoing projects. Accepting another one can put enough pressure or stress on you that the quality of your deliverables goes down. Don’t let this happen to you. If you don’t have the time, be honest and tell the potential client “no”. If you’re polite, explain that you’re booked for the time being and ask if you can set up another time, chances are they may come back at a later date.

Record Keeping
It’s important to keep records, even as a part time freelancer. One, because of the almighty IRS. Two, because that’s what makes the difference between a hobby and a business. Three, because keeping records gives you the ability to keep track of how you’re doing and growing as a business. You can look back three months and see if you’re making less or more, if your expenses are costing more than you’re making, etc. Record keeping is an important part of any business, especially when you’re self-employed.

Contractual Agreements
Many freelancers don’t bother with contracts, but they’re a part of keeping records. They help establish trust with your clients, as well as give you a little bit of a legal leg to stand on should something go wrong. Don’t skip over the contract; if you agree to do something, put it in writing!

Bio: J.R. Pittman is a freelance writer on YesFreelance, and has several years’ experience dealing with the ins and outs of freelancing and running her own business. Currently, she shares those experiences on the YesFreelance blog, along with other YF members.

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The 5 Pitfalls of Freelancing

This is part of the A-Z of Making Money Online series. This series covers various ways of making money online, in alphabetical order.

Now here are some money-making ideas that start with the letter O…

• Obopay – A mobile payment system.
• oDesk – An online marketplace where people can source workers (web designers, writers, etc) and freelancers can find online job opportunities.
• OIO Publisher – A great plugin/tool to help you with selling direct advertising on your sites or blogs.
• Online Payment Systems – Different ways to receive and to send money online.
• Oronjo – A way to sell premium content online.
• osCommerce – An open source online merchant solution.

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O is for…

This is part of the A-Z of Making Money Online series. This series covers the various ways of making money online, in alphabetical order.

Now here are some money-making ideas that start with the letter N…

Ning – A social networking service that enables you to run your own social network. And, you can charge membership fees!

Notchup – The possibility of getting paid to be interviewed for a job.

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N is for…

In the past, a few JMMO readers and visitors have mentioned that although they wish to make money online, they haven’t taken the plunge yet. Now, I’m curious to find out from you what your main concerns are when it comes to making money online.

So, here’s our new poll of the month -

I’m looking forward to your votes and feedback!

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New Poll: What’s your biggest concern about making money online?

This is part of the A-Z of Making Money Online series. This series covers the various ways of making money online, in alphabetical order.

So, if you’re looking for money-making ideas that start with the letter M, here they are…

Membership Sites – A really good way to find good regular income on the web.

Metacafe – Making money with online videos

Mofuse – This is one way to make money using mobile web content.

Multiply – Learn how you can monetise this social networking service.

MyHelpHub – An affiliate marketing programme.

MySpace – Find some ideas on how to monetise this popular social networking site.

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M is for…

Shaun Connell is the webmaster of Learn Financial Planning, where he writes about everything from the finding the best online savings account to making money online.

Ever since my friends and family learned that I earn a full-time online several months ago, they’ve peppered me with questions. “Is it sustainable?” “Is it easy?” But lately, the most common question is, “Is there any way I can start my own website without spending any money?”

With the recession in full-swing, finding a way to make money without having to spend money up-front can be essential for some individuals to get started with a website at all. You can’t spend a hundred dollars that you don’t have.

Let’s talk about how it’s possible to build a website without spending money, consider whether it’s worth the tradeoff, and then analyze a way of paying for a website before you start it. Interesting? Read on.

The “Free” Website

You can certianly get a free “website” over at Blogger.com or WordPress.com. The problem is that you get what you pay for — not much. Here are a few problems with such a free service:

Authority. Call me paranoid, but I prefer having complete control over my website and domain. Having the ability to have complete autonomy is extremely important to me and to many others. If you want to have the “last say” regarding your website, a free service probably won’t work for you.

Security. A free service can be ended abruptly — your success is dependent upon your free service’s existence. In the past, several hosts (like Geocities) have been shut down, taking many users with them.

Branding. It’s harder to remember a long URL like JustMakeMoneyOnline.blogspot.com — it’s easier remember a straight-up domain like JustMakeMoneyOnline.com. This is a huge part of repeat traffic — making your website harder to remember can undermine your marketing.

Limitations. This is perhaps the biggest concern I have with free hosts — they severely hinder your ability to operate. Owning your own website allows you to make any change you want (so long as it’s legal), such as building forums, directories and other tools that can help you in the long run.

There are more problems with getting a free website, but this will suffice for this post. To read about more concerns regarding a free host, check out Want to Create a Free Website?

So what does this mean? If you don’t have money, does this mean you shouldn’t get a website? Far from it.

How to Get a Website Without Losing Money

This section of the article is specifically for individuals who simply don’t have the money to get a “real” host and domain.

Several days ago, I set out to prove that someone could make a $100 in one day by doing “cheap” online labor. I achieved my goal, though I didn’t exactly have a ball getting there. I used TextBroker.com, and wrote extremely short articles for a few dollars a piece.

As Shai as explained over and over, there are many ways of making money online, though most of them won’t exactly make you rich. But that’s okay — right now the goal is just to make enough to cover hosting and domain costs so you can have your own website instead of using a freebie.

Make your goal to earn $100 — just enough to purchase a website. I used TextBrokers.com, and achieved this goal in one afternoon, though the level of fast-paced writing certainly wouldn’t be something I would want to do for the long haul.

Browse Shai’s archives — find a way to earn $100, even if it takes a few days of working at it part time. Once you receive payment, instantly buy a “real” domain and host. It won’t actually “cost” you anything that you wouldn’t have been without before hand — and you’ll end with your own website.

Last Thoughts

Though a $100 isn’t much to me now, when I first started, it seemed like a fortune. Don’t let that stop you from building your own website and making money online. Use the “nickel and dime” approach to get your web foundation, and then go for a real income. Good luck!

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How to Start a Website Without Spending Money