Start a one-person business
Everything you need to go from idea to first paying customer: choosing what to sell, setting up a domain, website and the few tools you really need.
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Choosing a domain and web hosting without overthinking it
What a one-person business really needs from a domain and hosting, the renewal-price trap, and a ten-minute checklist before you pay.
How to become a solopreneur: a step-by-step guide
From idea to first paying customer: how to choose what to sell, test it cheaply, set up the basics and build a one-person business that lasts.
30 solopreneur business ideas you can start on your own
One-person business ideas grouped by skill, with what each costs to start, how you get paid and how fast it can earn. Pick one that fits what you already know.
The solopreneur tool stack: what you actually need in year one
Most one-person businesses need six kinds of tools, not sixty. Here is what each one does, what to start with and what to leave for later.
Tools that help
Domains & hosting
A domain in your own name and somewhere to host your site. Start small: most one-person businesses need a basic plan for years.
Hostinger
Low-cost web hosting with a simple control panel and a website builder; popular for first sites.
Visit Hostinger →IONOS
Hosting, domains and business email from one of Europe’s largest hosting companies.
Visit IONOS →HostGator
Long-running shared hosting with one-click WordPress installs.
Visit HostGator →Dynadot
A no-fuss domain registrar with clear pricing and free privacy on most endings.
Visit Dynadot →GoDaddy
The largest domain registrar, also selling hosting, email and a website builder.
Visit GoDaddy →Learning
Courses for the skills you have to pick up yourself.
Udemy
Low-cost video courses on almost any business or software skill.
Visit Udemy →Selling online
Marketplaces and suppliers for selling products without building a shop from scratch.
AliExpress
Buy products and samples in small quantities straight from suppliers.
Visit AliExpress →Alibaba
Find manufacturers for larger orders and your own branded products.
Visit Alibaba →Redbubble
Sell your designs on print-on-demand products without holding stock.
Visit Redbubble →Zazzle
Print-on-demand marketplace for custom products and gifts.
Visit Zazzle →Whatnot
Sell collectibles and goods through live-stream auctions.
Visit Whatnot →The Solo Weekly
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