Can you believe it’s the last weekend of January? It simply flew by, huh? As much as I feel like I’ve worked my butt off this month, I know for sure I lacked some structure to start the new year on the right foot. I bet I’m not the only one. Good news is, we all still have time. If you were planning to finally start that online business this year- you can absolutely still turn your year around and still make it happen this month! Perhaps even take the most out of this weekend? Roll up your sleeves, follow the checklist and just do it.

Checklist On Starting An Online Business In 2019

☑ Register a website. This is the first and most obvious step you have to take. Every online business needs a website & nope, you don’t need any preparation to get started, it can easily be done today. You can follow this simple, 5-minute tutorial over here to make the process as smooth as possible. Starting an online shop through WordPress is super easy too, follow this step-by-step tutorial.

☑ Decide on a clear niche. I used to blog about EVERYTHING. Seriously. Not only it was exhausting, but I couldn’t see my blog + biz growing smoothly. As soon as I decided to narrow my niche, things started to pick up. Read: How to Find the Right Niche for Your Blog?

☑ Decide on how you’re going to monetize. There are many ways in which your online presence can be monetized, make sure to pick the right one that fits your brand best, if you’re looking for monetisation ideas- Find Out How These 5 Bloggers Make Up To $10,000 Per Month. 

☑ Get on social media. Go ahead and register your business name on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest & Facebook straight away. Social media brought me the most clients & opportunities thus far. Create strategies, make friends, have fun and tell your story! Read more: Growing Your Blog’s Audience Through Social Media.

☑ Improve your photography skills. In this visual era of the internet, your photography skills mean more than ever. With a huge competition out there, most readers will leave your blog straight away if they don’t like the visual aesthetics of your blog. Uploading high-quality, professionally edited images can really help you attract attention to what you really want to say throughout your content. Read: How To Edit Photos Like A Blogger Using Lightroom Presets.

☑ Set goals. Running an online business is a never-ending work & you always have space to improve. End of the year is the perfect time to reflect and set yourself towards a new direction. You have to know where you stand & what YOU want to achieve in order to plan further. Read: Find Your Ultimate Blogging Goal.

☑ Start a newsletter list. The only thing I regret in my blogging career is not starting my Newsletter List sooner. Seriously, what the heck I was thinking?? Don’t let this happen to you. Read: Why Your Blog Needs a Newsletter List & How to Start One.

☑ Believe in yourself. You have to be strong & confident about the work you’re going to do. There’ll be ups and downs, but if you really think that working online is for you, I know for sure it’s going to work out. I keep telling you this, but that’s very true- if I can do it, so can you! All you need is a little bit of determination and too much coffee. Read: How to feel confident about your blog?

Let me know if you’re starting an online business in 2019! I’d love to see what you’re working on!