Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 309 pages
- Published by: Sybex October 29, 2007
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0470179147
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0470179147
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Book Dimensions:
9.2 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
- Weighs: 1.6 pounds
Product Description
Business is booming in
Second Life, and many residents are earning big bucks in-world—and so can you. This unique guide walks you through what it takes to launch and run a successful
Second Life business. Packed with insider tips from some of the metaverse’s best-known entrepreneurs, it delivers the lowdown on
SL business basics and shows you step by step how to succeed in popular business niches, from real estate and construction to fashion, gadgets, toys, entertainment, music, blogging and more.
Back Cover Copy
Profit from your second life Business is booming in Second Life, and many residents are earning big bucks in-world—and so can you. This unique guide, written by well-known journalist Daniel Terdiman, walks you through what it takes to launch and run a successful
Second Life business. Whether you want to become a real estate tycoon, an entertainment mogul, or a famous fashion designer, you'll get the inside tips and know-how you need to join the ranks of successful
Second Life entrepreneurs.
You'll discover the unique challenges and opportunities of running an in-world business. You'll delve into the most popular
Second Life business and get practical pointers from some of the metaverse's best-known entrepreneurs. And you'll get the nuts-and-bolts expertise you need to succeed, from developing a unique product or service to mounting an effective marketing campaign.
- Business basics: Get the lowdown on SL business models, setting up shop, and tracking revenue and expenses
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Real estate and construction: Learn the secrets for success in these popular in-world business -
Fashion, gadgets, and toys: Discover how to cash in on your creativity -
Entertainment, music, blogging, and more: Explore a range of other lucrative opportunities in the metaverse -
Marketing and advertising: Find proven ways to get the word out on your business -
Teen Second Life: Get the scoop on business opportunities in SL's teen-only grid -
Practical know-how: Find sample business plans, typical costs for goods and services, and expected income by industry
Learn what makes a store great
See how the experts market their businesses
Understand the technical skills necessary to make compelling products
Reader ReviewsThis book is a great way to learn about the many financial opportunities that await you in Second Life. The layout is clean and colorful, the examples shown are interesting and inspiring, and it is a good examination of Second Life overall. The lessons ignite the imagination...where would I like to concentrate my efforts as an entrepreneur? What does it really take to make a business successful? How have others done it, and what can I learn from their experiences? Terdiman did his homework on this project and the guide provides a realistic look at what it would take to create your dream career.
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