11-STEP GUIDE
Start an Online Business
Learn the vital steps to creating a successful online business.
STEP ONE
Choose a Business Model
Online businesses offer different opportunities to make money for your business. Consider these business models when just getting started!
STEP TWO
Build a Website
To learn why you need to build a new website for your business, read our guide. It will help you see how a website can help improve your business.
STEP THREE
Create an Online Store
Creating an online store for your Iowa business is easier than it has ever been. Read our guide to see how to create a successful online store.
STEP FOUR
Purchase Your Domain Name
Purchasing the right domain name for your Iowa business is very important. Read our guide on how to find and purchase the best domain name.
STEP FIVE
Register Your Business
Learning how to register your business with the state of Iowa is vital to your business. If you have not registered your business, read this guide.
STEP SIX
Collect Sales Tax for Online Orders
Many Iowa business owners have asked us if they need to collect sales tac for online orders. In this guide, we will help you learn how to collect sales tax.
STEP SEVEN
Additional Licensing for your Online Business
Our team at IASourceLink cannot tell you if your business will need to apply for additional licensing. Use this guide to connect with the needed resources.
STEP EIGHT
Collect Online Payments
Our team at IASourceLink wants to help your online business collect online payments. Learn more about the different payment collection options you have.
STEP NINE
Ship Your Products
Shipping products may seem like a difficult task. From the initial order, to maintaining steady supply chain, it’s important that you get your shipping process under control.
STEP TEN
SEO Best Practices and Tools
Knowing SEO best practices can be very beneficial to your Iowa business. Learn some tips, tricks and tools to help your business rank for valuable queries.
STEP ELEVEN
Create an Effective Email Newsletter
Creating an effective email newsletter can help you stay in tough with your customers. Learn how to create an effective newsletter today.