Start A Web Business
Paul and Alison Martin, who met while they were students at Stanford University, decided to launch a Web-based baby-product business shortly after the birth of their twins, Ainsley and Sierra. The couple launched Noss Galen Baby in February 2004, just before Paul graduated.
By May 2005, Paul said, the site was profitable enough to support the family.
The Martins had some distinct advantages. Paul had programming and start-up experience from a stint at PayPal, so he built and maintains their Web site. The couple also moved from expensive Menlo Park, Calif., to more reasonable Albuquerque, N.M., which keeps down their living costs.
Perhaps even more significant, the Martins were able to capitalize their business with stock-option money from Paul’s time at PayPal. But Paul said initial inventory costs were just a few thousand dollars, and he could have gotten a small-business loan or worked a part-time job to keep the venture going until profits came in.
If you find a concept that works, you might make additional money teaching other people what you know. Tamaira Sandifer of Sacramento, Calif., launched a service called Fun Mail for Kids that sends customized packets, complete with stickers, personalized letters and crafts projects, to kids via the U.S. mail. Once that was a hit, she wrote an e-book, available for $25 on her site, to teach others how to run similar businesses on the Web.
Photo by Noss Galen Baby.
Clifford Blyth on July 2nd, 2007 11:26 am
Be the first in your area to jump on. I’m talking about Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing. Get the fax befor you tell yourself No. Go to my website and see how you can get paid for using cellular service,nutrition,satellite television,long distance and a lot more thing that people use everyday. You can earn money when a friend,family member, or acquaintance uses a product or service through your Fortune business. If you like making $$$$$ you just need to find out for yourself. look at the issue of
Success from home about FHTM. it is the August
issue 2007 You cann’t get it yet but I have one it like insider trading. Knowing it before it’s out.
I pray your life is filled with everything you dream of. Clifford Blyth
Clifford Blyth on July 2nd, 2007 11:33 am
My comment is for Paul, Thanks
FranchiseBrief.com on July 2nd, 2007 3:53 pm
What the hell is this comment about?? Anyways, I enjoy reading that kind of success story. Normal people like you and me making it happen, that’s waht I’m talking about!
Chris on September 28th, 2008 4:40 am
Many people are seeking to find financial independence in a world that is in financial chaos right now. This is the type of story that can help people to either get back on their feet, or to keep from going over the edge. A web based business is the way to go and it is good to see that some have had, and are still having success.
cassy on December 12th, 2008 10:16 pm
congrats, for the success launching of the web site Paul and Alison martin,i love reading your story,you really inspired me. more luck to come and keep it up guys!
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