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3 Different Stages of a Successful Online Business
Matt Harris

Making money online is easy.

Google ā€˜Making Money Online’ and you will find millions of search results that make this claim.

They talk about side hustles and creating a lifestyle business. Both of these are great options.

However, there is a third option that is rarely mentioned because it doesn't fit into the 'quick and easy' category of making money online.

It's the pinnacle of making money online, and that's creating a Global Small Business.

How serious are you about making money online?

  • If you just want to make some extra cash, stage 1 is for you.

  • If you want a more flexible lifestyle where cash isn’t the main driver, aim for stage 2.

  • If you want to build a team, create a micro-niche, make some serious cash, and have lifestyle flexibility, stage 3 is where you need to be.

Stage 1 - Starting a Side Hustle

You might start a side hustle to supplement your income, pay off debt, boost your savings or use the money to invest.

You might decide that making some extra cash in exchange for a few hours of work is enough.

Stage 2 - Create a Lifestyle Business

A lot of online side hustles turn into lifestyle businesses when they generate enough money to cover your living expenses.

At this stage, you might decide to quit your full-time job, become a lifestyle entrepreneur and have the freedom to do what you want when you want.

Stage 3 - Launch a Global Small Business

At some stage, you may decide to scale your side hustle or lifestyle business into a Global Small Business (GSB).

Daniel Priestley coined the term ā€˜Global Small Business’ in his book, Entrepreneur Revolution.

With a GSB, you can live in different locations, generate millions in revenue with a small team and earn a seven-figure salary with comparative ease.