Online Business Building
For readers ready to go from hustling to scaling.
Topics:
· Starting a One-Person Digital Business in 2025
· Branding, Email Lists, and Landing Pages 101
· Best Tools to Run a Business Solo
Useful Links: ConvertKit, Carrd, Systeme.io, MailerLite
Topic-1
Starting a One-Person Digital Business in 2025
Yes, you can run a profitable online business solo — with zero employees and lean tools. Here's how to get started in 2025.
�� What is a One-Person Business?
A solo venture built on:
· Low overhead
· Automation tools
· Digital products/services
· Scalable systems (email, templates, courses, etc.)
�� Profitable Business Models:
· Course creator
· Template/digital product shop
· Freelancer turned agency-lite
· Affiliate marketing blog/newsletter
· Coaching or consulting
�� Tech Stack to Start:
· Carrd for landing pages
· ConvertKit / MailerLite for emails
· Systeme.io for funnels & digital products
· Stripe or Gumroad for payments
�� Carrd | ConvertKit
�� MailerLite | Systeme.io
Topic-2
Branding, Email Lists, and Landing Pages 101
Your brand, email list, and landing page are the foundation of trust, conversions, and long-term growth.
�� Step 1: Nail Your Brand
· Pick a niche (who you help, how, and why)
· Choose a visual style: fonts, colors, tone
· Consistent name/logo across platforms
�� Step 2: Build an Email List
· Use MailerLite or ConvertKit (free to start)
· Offer a lead magnet (free checklist, mini-guide, template)
· Automate a welcome sequence
�� Step 3: Set Up a Landing Page
· Use Carrd (one-page, fast, mobile-friendly)
· Include: headline, value, freebie/offer, CTA
· Connect to your email tool
�� Example:
“Get My Free 2025 Side Hustle Toolkit” – capture emails from readers, give them value, and start building relationships.
Topic-3
Best Tools to Run a Business Solo
Running a business solo doesn't mean doing everything manually. These tools let you automate, create, and sell without burning out.
�� Must-Have Tools:
Category | Tool | What It Does |
Email | ConvertKit / MailerLite | Email lists, sequences, automation |
Landing Pages | Carrd | 1-page websites, link-in-bio pages |
Sales Funnels | Systeme.io | Full-stack: courses, emails, funnels |
Payments | Stripe / Gumroad | Sell digital products, subscriptions |
File Hosting | Notion, Google Drive | Deliver templates, workspaces |
�� Bonus:
· Use Zapier to connect tools
· Keep it lean: start with just 3 tools
· Don’t build perfect — build functional, then improve
�� Monetization Ideas:
· Sell templates (in Notion, Canva, Google Docs)
· Run coaching or consulting via Calendly + Zoom
· Launch a mini-course or email challenge
