Start a New Business


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Susan Gast, Author and Food Preservation Enthusiast
Susan has been dehydrating and preserving foods for over a decade, sharing practical, tested methods that help readers make healthy, long-lasting meals at home.

Starting a new business is one of the most exciting - and sometimes overwhelming - steps you can take. Whether you want freedom from the 9–5 grind or simply want to share your passion with the world, the key is finding a path that’s practical, affordable, and built for today’s digital world.

✅ Quick Answer: How do you start a new business?
To start a new business, identify a marketable idea, create a simple business plan, and build an online presence that reaches your audience. Affordable tools like Solo Build It! make it easier by guiding you step-by-step with planning, content creation, and monetization.

The good news? You don’t need a huge budget or an MBA to get started.

Susan Gast working on her SBI! websites

Time to Start a New Business! Join in the Golden Age of America...

Gain real freedom from the 9-5 grind!

We have the choice to not be tethered to a desk at a boring job we hate. We can, instead, tether ourselves to our own desk and love it! Covid-19 played a huge role in our working habits. Read this article about why I think working from home with stick around.

Start a NEW e-business with SBI!

Why Old Business Models Are Breaking (and What to Do Instead)

Traditional ways of doing business are falling apart - meaning they are changing rapidly. Take book publishing, for instance.

Authors can now self-publish on Amazon and other places. It's a great way to start a new business. The gatekeepers of the big publishing companies do not have a stranglehold on new authors anymore. Admittedly, it makes the competition out there steeper with more and more authors. But competition is good - it keeps prices in check.

AND, as the late great musician David Bowie sang...


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We know that if we don’t adapt to the fast-changing digital world, we risk falling behind.

That’s why Solo Build It! created ‘Tai’ - a six-step AI process that scrutinizes your content.

Tai shows you what your page could and should communicate to fully satisfy your readers’ search intent - while also putting money in your pocket.

How to Chart Your Own Course and Build a Profitable Business

What better way to earn income on the side, or have it replace a full-time job you hate(!), by creating a winning website. One that your visitors love, and you enjoy putting together. You are in total control.


SBI!

And it's never been easier to start a new business and chart your own course.

The internet has made it possible to reach millions of people not only in your own country but around the world.

This opens up the endless possibilities for customers worldwide.

But, to reiterate, competition can be fierce.

You need to get the right ammunition. There is no point in going off half-cocked with a "free" website. You honestly do "get what you pay for" as the saying goes.

Do those "free website" companies teach you

  • How to build a business plan?
  • How to do keyword research?
  • How to have a profitable website?

No Siree Bob. But SBI! does.


With SBI, it's easy to get your site up an running with their Action Guide.

How about making sure your site is mobile-friendly?

Yup, and it's all inside the Action Guide too.


What SBI! Gives You: Tools, AI, and Full Support

I also use WordPress sites. Their templates are great and most of them are free.  Hosting isn't free! Don't forget: you still have to pay for hosting! 

But - and there's always a but! - I get tired of just about every day having to update the plugins every time I log in. I have to spend precious time updating and updating and updating... there's none of that needed over at SBI! That's done for you.

Speaking of templates, SBI! does have a good selection, and all of them can be customized to fit your needs. Don't like the header in the template? Then upload your own header instead! Do you want horizontal navigation bars instead of vertical bars? No problem. Change the color scheme or headline font. All is easily achieved inside Site Designer across your whole site's pages.

Do you want to have a blog page? Easy... I have their "Recent Articles" sidebar/column that I chose to rename "LATEST READS on EFD" that links out to the corresponding pages on the site. Automagically.

Yes, I'm going to use that very old-worn out saying, "If I can do it, you can do it too!"

Yes, YOU can start a new online business of your very own!

Ken Evoy and Solo Build-It! (Formerly Site Build-It)

This site was created with SBI!. Its founder, Ken Evoy, goes way out of his way to help you succeed. Their support staff is phenomenal too. The company recently updated SBI! to stand for Solo Built It! (The company was originally known as SiteSell).

I was blown away (and still am) by the vast amount of resources at SBI!.

Got a question? Visit the friendly forums.

Still in need of an answer? Then contact "Support." They have never let me down yet.

The amazing gals in support know me well—don't you Bonnie, Laura, and Debs? :-)



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Why Investing in the Right Platform Pays Off

It always amazes me when people ask how much it costs to have a professional site with SBI.

They first ask, "What site builder do you use, Susan?" and I reply, "Solo Build It!" (SBI!) and then the next question is always, "How much does it cost?"

When I say you can get going for as little as $45 a month (you can save more if you choose the yearly plan), they start to second-guess themselves. 

I don't know about you, but I cannot think of ANY SINGLE BUSINESS you can start with such a LOW OVERHEAD of $1.09 a DAY (on the yearly plan). No way with a brick-and-mortar store!

Turning Your Passion Into a Profitable Online Business

Everyone knows something... How about sharing your passion? So long as your passion is something that can benefit someone else, then you have a great chance at creating a successful online business.

If it's too obscure a passion, then keep it as your passion - a hobby. You can choose to run your SBI! website as a hobby! Keep your mind active... but if you're wanting to earn income from an online business, keep reading!

How to Turn Your “A-Ha!” Idea Into a Real Business

Take note of the many "a-ha" moments you've had and start a new business website with your idea. Like when you were frustrated while washing the car with an old cloth that kept falling into the dirt - and you know that a washing-mitt would be better - (yes, I'm sure it's already been invented by now).

Regarding verifying your idea for a website: SBI! provides access to a tool called SearchIt!

Use this tool to make sure you don't go ahead with an idea that's already been trademarked, etc.

SBI! comes complete with traffic stats, link trackers, sub-domain plug-in capability, and keyword research tools...

...but wait, there's more! :-)

Behind-the-Scenes Tools That Make Your Business Easier

SBI! has an

  • Image Library
  • Tracker Library
  • Link Library
  • Reusable Block Library
  • Form Library

Plus (included at no extra cost) are easy-to-use business email and Newsletter capabilities!

SBI! also includes a Special File Manager to upload a short eBook to be delivered as a freebie, for instance.

Included is an RSS feed set-up. Then there's Name Park It! so you can park domain names safely.

The Traffic Center is loaded with goodies to aid in Search Engine HQ, Image Search HQ, Local Search, and other search tools too!

Proven Tips and Monetization Strategies That Actually Work

You are not left floundering. Tthere are:

  • Tips 'n' Techniques
  • Monetization Methods
  • Google Studies

and much, much more.

Their site-builder, called Block Builder (BB2 latest version), is absolutely awesome! When you've created your page, take advantage of the "Analyze It!" tool that combs your page for word count and checks that your file name, page title, keywords, and description are used correctly.

It's "SEO" (search engine optimization) done the RIGHT way - NEVER black hat.

SBI! really "has your back" and now is a great time to start a new business - hey you may even get big enough to hire help! But if that scenario is too scary and you like working solo - then building a soloprenuer website is a perfect way to get your feet wet!

I put in many 12- to 14-hour days. Why?
Because I LOVE IT.
You are your own boss. Try it... you might like it!
Today is the day to start a new business!

I put in many
12- to 14-hour days.
Why?
Because I LOVE IT.
You are your own boss.
Try it... you might like it!
Today is the day to
start a new business!

Since starting this website, I've created these four eBooks:

🥦 Dehydrating

Easy Food Dehydrating & Safe Food Storage book coverREAD MORE

🍲 Recipes

20 Taste-Tested Easy Recipes book coverREAD MORE

⁉️ FAQs

How to Dehydrate Food - Top 20 Topics, 225 Questions AnsweredREAD MORE

🦴 Doggie Dinners!

Make Your Own Dog Food book coverREAD MORE

Starting a New Business: Common Questions Answered

What is the first step to starting a new online business?

The first step is to identify a marketable idea and validate that there’s demand for it. This prevents wasted time and effort on a concept with little potential. SBI! helps you validate that.

How much money do I need to start an online business?

Online businesses often require very little upfront investment. With platforms like Solo Build It!, you can start for under $2 a day, compared to thousands for a traditional brick-and-mortar business.

Can I start a business while still working a full-time job?

Yes! Many entrepreneurs begin part-time, building their online presence evenings or weekends until their income grows enough to transition fully.

How do I know if my idea will work?

SBI! includes tools for keyword and niche research, so you can test whether your idea has search demand before investing too much time.

Starting a new business is one of the best decisions you can make for yourself. With Solo Build It!, you’ll have the proven tools, guidance, and support to turn your ideas into an income stream you control.

Why wait another day? Your business journey can begin right now with SBI! - and the freedom it brings is well worth it.

SBI! also includes "Tai Images" - yep, amazing AI images included with your subscription, with 20,000 credits to get you started!

Read more about that here.

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