50 Ways to Make a Successful Online Publishing Business

  1. Be prepared to work. Don't depend on someone else to do the job for you. Starting something successful on the Internet today is a tough job for anyone. You can't be in it for the short run; building a name and subscriber base will take time.

  2. Be sure you bite off only as much as you can chew. Start small, and develop over time. In the beginning, you'll have tons of energy for your e-publication, but that enthusiasm will probably dissipate in less than six months.

  3. Do your technical homework. Although you don't need to be a computer expert to manage an email publication, it would be wise if you had some practical experience on the Internet beforehand. Talk to other Internet-savvy friends; ...

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