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how to make money on the internet The Internet is transforming the way we do business but with the excitement of new opportunities comes the daunting prospect of understanding how best to take advantage of them. Which is where antonia Chitty, from Bexhill, comes in with her second book launch in a year. The new title, Making Money online, written with business partner Erica Douglas, is for people who wish to start an online business or grow additional income streams in their spare time. The authors certainly know what they are talking about and in the book they share their experiences of running online training and publishing enterprises as well as those of other high-profile online entrepreneurs and bloggers. The launch of the book came after antonia was highly Commended in the East Sussex Women in Business awards. She was also shortlisted as a SuperBlogger in the national MumsClub Business awards. antonia, who runs online training and publishing business aceInspire (http:// www.aceinspire.com) says of the book: “More and more people are interested in making money from the internet, and this new book shows you how. “Making Money online takes you step by step through the process of building an online profile, finding fans, creating products and making sales. “from the basics of getting started, through deciding what to specialize in, to finding and keeping followers, you will find inspiring case studies and useful resources in every chapter.” It has to be said that the book is very much targeted at those taking their first steps on the road towards internet success; those more experienced in the art will find that they know most of the information presented here but for those seeking to learn it’s a terrific work and one to be recommended. from blogging to e-commerce systems, product development to residual income, it’s all here. In short, if you have had enough of floundering or failing to make money online and want a serious income this book will show you how. Making Money online is available from http://www.acebusinesstraining.com/, amazon and other good bookstores at £12.99. iSBn 978-0709092674
WoRLD ViEW The 2013 programme for the Sussex Enterprise supported Sussex International Trade forum (SITf), brings some modifications to the established format that has proved such a success over the four years since the forum started. The goals remain the same: n To create opportunities for Sussex business to discuss International trade. n To encourage businesses that do not yet trade outside the uK to consider trading and have the opportunity to learn from other businesses that have that experience. n To assist those already trading internationally to consider new markets and build their general skills base. n To share skills and experience in general between businesses by listening to successful Sussex businesses sharing their insights. The changes include adding to the established format of a territorial focus, a second trade topic that is related to the territory in focus but has wider general interest. In addition, the SITf is for its first meeting of the year, holding a breakfast meeting for the first time. The forum has had the support of uKTI and hSBC since inception, but this year legal company DMh Stallard has added its support and indeed the first Trade forum of the year on february 22nd will be held at their Crawley offices. The full annual programme, along with dates and locations, is highlighted in the box below.
rob fryatt of horsham based international business consultants xenex associates, who chairs the forum commented to Business Edge, “Each meeting is attended by between 30 and 50 delegates, but we would like to see a higher proportion of businesses that are actually operating international strategies attend these meetings. International does not just mean companies who export products and services but those who source products and raw materials from outside the uK or have established their own production overseas.” rob continued. “I feel one of the greatest values of the forum is the opportunity for companies considering their first step into international markets to come along and network with those companies who have that knowledge and experience. Everyone shares to the benefit of all. Come along and join us – it’s free.” More detailed information on the Sussex International Trade forum meetings can be found on the Sussex Enterprise website or contact amber allsopp on 0844 371 5405 or amber.allsopp@ sussexenterprise.co.uk.
Date
Location
Time
Topics
22nd february
DMh Stallard offices Crawley
0730-1000
Trade Barriers Latin america
19th June
Mithras house Brighton university
1800-2030
ask the Experts panel
18th September
hSBC Business Centre Eastbourne
1800-2030
Selling on Line in International markets English Speaking Export Markets
20th november
hSBC Business Centre Worthing
1800-2030
Sourcing and Importing asia
february/march 2013 business edge
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