How to Start an Online Business with No Experience: A Beginner’s Guide

Rakshita Upadhyay
5 min readAug 31, 2024

(I Wish Someone Had Written This When I Wad Just Starting Out)

Starting an online business can feel daunting, especially when you have no experience. I remember being in college, staring at my laptop screen, trying to figure out how to turn my skills and passions into something that could pay the bills. I had little idea where to start, but I knew I wanted to create something of my own. Thankfully, the internet opened up a world of possibilities, guiding me from confusion to clarity.

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Here’s how I started my online business with no experience — and how you can too.

1. Believe in the Power of the Internet

I felt completely overwhelmed when I first considered starting my freelance journey or online business. The thought of competing with seasoned entrepreneurs with years of experience made me second-guess myself. But then I realized something — the internet is the ultimate equalizer.

The online world is full of resources, courses, and communities that can teach you everything you need to know. I spent hours reading blogs, watching YouTube tutorials, and participating in forums. I started with the basics: what kind of online businesses exist, how people make money online, and what tools are available to…

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