It's never been easier to start a business than it is right now with the leverage the Web gives you.
You don't have to invest much in terms of capital and if you know how to use the power of the Web properly you can build your business by starting small.
Of course this means more than just having a web presence. It's the strength of your web presence that will make a real difference to your small business.
This means that you have to put in a fair amount of work to grow your business. It's not easy but most things of value aren't easy to come by.
A strong content strategy for your business web site and a strong social media strategy both play a vitally important part in the overall success you can achieve with your business online.
The most important thing content-wise is to have a regular content schedule which provides valuable content to potential clients or customers of your business. You may need to do some research to find out what interests your potential patrons.
Combine this with a good strategy for sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Linked In and other social media sites in your niche and you'll have a strong foundation for your business.
With jobs becoming more scarce by the day and the economies of the world being as turbulent as they are at present I think everyone owes it to themselves to create multiple streams of income through business and investment.
It's simply no longer safe to rely on just one job, if you're so lucky to have one.
So, I suggest everyone learn how to use the Web properly for business as this is the easiest and most economical way to get started with your own small business in your spare time.