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Can you tell me about your business background?

I got my start in Business working for my father's Import/Export company. He had a firm dealing mainly with construction, paper and textiles. He was also a foreign manufacturer's representative.

As a person on the Internet, how did you get started?

I bought a computer and started cold turkey. I had no knowledge of computers; most of the members of my generation are not computer literate. That should give you a ballpark idea of my age.

Anyhow, I got books and read and took a few courses. Before long, I could tell that I had a knack for digital communication. In short order, I surpassed most of my acquaintances that had computers for many years. They would phone me while looking for answers.

I took the bull by the horns and got certifications to teach computing on the software and hardware level. I studied high-end applications for Web authoring, graphics and desktop publishing. My preparation was many years in the making.

How long have you been in business online?

I started the work on my Website about five months ago. The first two and a half months were devoted to building, experimentation and learning. Officially, I've been open for business about two and a half months.

How did you learn what it takes to succeed?

I think that's a quality I already had, way before I ever built my Website. I've always made it a point to finish the projects I start. When I find a particular chore not to my liking, I do it first.

Now, if you are asking me about Internet or Web specific qualities, I'm still learning. My main areas of study is about translating winning business principles into their applicable Net equivalent.

Do you do all of your business online?

Yes, though I'm looking to go beyond traditional Web channels to gain a customer base using other media, such as print. Print magazines and newspapers are a future source of customers.

What can you tell me about your business in 7 sentences?

My business is dedicated to showing Newbies that they can setup their Web venture and be successful. I want to show them a path of long-lasting value as a guide to getting there. Many of our resources were, in fact, used to build the Newbie Business Guide. Clear and practical Web Business building is what we're all about. Our Website is a testament to what a Newbie can do in a short time.

How do YOU get traffic to your website?

I eat, think, sleep and dream TRAFFIC! On a more practical viewpoint, I don't ever miss an opportunity to promote my website. I hand out business cards, post at the forums, join traffic exchanges, write articles, look for new sources of advertising. Furthermore, it's working!

What do you like most, and least, about the Internet?

From a Newbie's perspective, the sheer avalanche of deceitful Internet Marketing get-rich-quick offers that proclaim big bucks with no effort. They are such a negative influence.

On a more positive tone, the easy access to information is a very wonderful thing. Sitting right at your fingertips is the way to check out the truthfulness of most of those offers. It's a double edged sword.

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