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This video explains what is Ecommerce and Freelancing in simple and easy way.
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00:00Welcome to an exciting journey into the world of e-commerce and freelancing.
00:05In this video, we'll explore how you can build a global career,
00:09start a business from home, and earn smartly with little or no investment.
00:13Let's begin.
00:16Before we continue, let's answer a simple question.
00:19Are you planning to start a business or offer a service?
00:22Whether you're interested in selling products or providing skills,
00:25the online world is full of endless opportunities.
00:27Now, e-commerce comes with when you wish to establish your business online.
00:32Whereas, freelancing comes when you wish to offer your services online to others.
00:37Let's move on.
00:39E-commerce is growing rapidly across the globe.
00:42It has its benefits as compared to traditional physical business.
00:46It offers global market growth, business opportunities, long-term potential,
00:51home-based earnings, passive income, low investment.
00:54On the other hand, freelancing is booming with the rise of the global gig economy.
01:01It offers high demand skills, strong income potential, flexibility and global reach,
01:06work with international clients, remote freedom.
01:09Companies are hiring freelancers more than ever.
01:13Let's understand the concept of a marketplace and a standalone store.
01:17A marketplace is like a digital mall, with multiple sellers and walk-in buyers.
01:22Popular platforms handle the traffic for you.
01:25A standalone store is a single, independent online outlet.
01:29You control everything, but you must promote it to attract customers.
01:35There are a number of platforms available to work with like Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Walmart,
01:40Shopify or your own website.
01:42Let's check them one by one.
01:43Amazon is the largest online marketplace where products are being sold with walk-in customers.
01:51On Amazon, you can sell through private label, wholesaling, FBA, fulfillment by Amazon.
01:58They handle shipping and customer service, FBM.
02:01You fulfill orders yourself.
02:04eBay is great for second-hand, auctioned and new products.
02:08It's ideal for small and individual sellers.
02:10Etsy focuses on handmade, vintage, and unique items.
02:15It attracts a niche audience that values creativity.
02:20Walmart marketplace is ideal for established sellers.
02:23It offers high customer traffic, less competition than Amazon US inventory required.
02:28You manage your own logistics.
02:31With Shopify, you can create your own branded store without the knowledge of coding.
02:35It's drag-and-drop tools make it easy for a beginner's to design online store.
02:41It gives you full control and ownership.
02:44You can use it for drop shipping, print-on-demand, private label.
02:48Above all, you get full control and the ability to scale using apps and integrations.
02:53You can also launch your own e-commerce website for 100% ownership and no platform fees.
03:01However, coding knowledge, hosting, domain setup, and design, and it's slower to grow without promotions.
03:08Now it's time to look into different business models you can choose as a beginner in e-commerce or freelancing.
03:14To name a few, there is affiliate marketing, drop shipping, seller accounts, online store, and print-on-demand.
03:24Affiliate marketing involves sharing product links and earn commissions.
03:29It works with zero investment, no inventory, no shipping, perfect for beginners.
03:36In drop shipping, you sell products without stocking them.
03:39It is zero inventory, profit-based with low operational cost and supplier ships directly to customers.
03:47Create an account on marketplaces like Amazon or eBay.
03:51It requires investment and inventory.
03:54You manage shipping and logistics, dependent on platform policies.
03:59Build your own store using Shopify or WordPress with complete ownership.
04:03You handle everything, profits, losses, promotions, and delivery.
04:07Print-on-demand also known as POD.
04:11On this model, products like t-shirts or mugs are printed after the order is placed.
04:16It works with low investment, paid ads for promotions, no inventory, no shipping management.
04:22To succeed in e-commerce or freelancing, learn these in-demand skills.
04:28Web designing.
04:29Build websites with or without coding.
04:32Graphic designing.
04:33Create ads, banners, and visuals for brands.
04:36Video editing.
04:38Edit content and create engaging videos for marketing.
04:41Digital marketing.
04:42Learn to run paid ads and attract buyers.
04:45CEO.
04:46Rank higher in search engines and drive organic traffic.
04:49I hope this video has offered you basic knowledge about e-commerce and freelancing as beginner.
04:56Your comments will be appreciated.
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