How do I know if my idea will work? How do I decide on the business model? How do I find my audience? Your digital business start-up journey begins here. From the bestselling author of The Small Business Start-up Workbook Cheryl Rickman brings you a thoroughly practical guide to starting up a digital business covering the full journey from idea to exit with easy-to-implement strategies to make your online venture an ongoing success. With a combination of tips exercises checklists anecdotes case studies & lessons learned by business leaders this workbook will guide you through each step of digital business. Learn how to: * Assess whether your business idea will work online/digitally * Choose the right business model for your proposition & avoid wasting time * Assess demand viability & uncover untapped needs & gaps in the market * Build a usable engaging website & mobile app * Create a buzz using social networking * Drive high quality traffic to your site & convert visitors into paying customers * Use search engine optimization (SEO) & marketing (SEM) tools effectively * Raise finance & protect your business * Build & maintain a strong brand * Recruit & retain a strong team * Sell the business or find a suitable successor. Reviews for the book: If you want advice on starting your own internet business dont ask me read this book instead. It is more up-to-date & costs far less than a good lunch." Nick Jenkins Founder of Moonpig.com " This book excels in providing practical guidance on how to create a successful digital business which exceeds customer expectations & keeps customers happy each step of the way." Scott Weavers-Wright CEO of Kiddicare.com & MD of Morrison.com (non-food) " If you read just one book on digital business make it this one... It is inspirational informative & interactive in equal measure. Highly recommended!" Rowan Gormley Founder & CEO of Naked Wines.com " Interspersed with inspiring & useful stories from successful entrepreneurs this book can help aspiring business owners through a step-by-step process of refining their start-up ideas & building a solid business." Elizabeth Varley Founder & CEO of Tech Hub"