Online! The Book

Low Cost, High Return

Few e-publishers have either access to a sizable budget or the desire to work with venture capitalists and/or loan officers. There's nothing wrong with either of these two situations, but there's no point in wasting money. Too many Internet start-ups ultimately regretted funneling thousands of dollars into campaigns when they could have easily achieved the same results without spending a dime. Sure, sometimes you'll need to spend money, but when a cheaper road exists, you should consider taking it, especially if you're publishing independently and don't have much liquid capital on hand. That's the beauty of the Internet—there are few barriers to entry.

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