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By Samantha Handler
States that want to give libraries a better deal on e-books are watching a publishers’ suit against Maryland, the first state to set terms for how digital books are distributed for public borrowing.
Library associations, including the American Library Association and several state groups, have been pushing for state laws to require publishers to distribute digital works to libraries on “reasonable” terms that the states would set. The groups say libraries pay too much for electronic books and should be able to get them at lower prices.
The bills and the law enacted in Maryland have set off alarm bells for authors and publishers who fear the legislation encroaches on copyrights.
Similar suits to the one in Maryland by the Association of American Publishers might follow if bills in other states move forward, copyright attorneys, publishing industry lobbyists and others said. They say the bills propose a radical rewriting of the copyright system that only Congress is able to change.
A hearing on a preliminary injunction on the law’s implementation will be held in early February. Maryland on Friday filed a responsesaying the suit should be dismissed for failure to state a claim upon which the court can grant relief.
“The Maryland case is very, very significant because we’re hoping and believe the court will say, ‘You can’t do this. This is unconstitutional,’” said Keith Kupferschmid, the president of the Copyright Alliance, a nonprofit that represents a broad group of creators. “And, presumably, other states would at least be a little more cautious. Hopefully they wouldn’t introduce the bills at all.”
Library associations are watching what happens in Maryland to decide how to proceed in other states. Bills are pending in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and legislation is likely to be reintroduced with some changes in New York after Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) vetoed an earlier version, citing preemption by the Copyright Act.
Library officials back the bills so they can loosen restrictions on the number of digital works that can circulate and not let publishers dictate pricing terms, said John Chrastka, the executive director of the EveryLibrary Institute, a nonprofit that advocates for library funding.
The Rhode Island and Massachusetts bills are based on the Maryland law. Supporters hope the bills can either be redrafted to avoid similar lawsuits or that the Maryland court will throw out the case.
In New York, Brianna McNamee, the New York Library Association’s director of government relations and advocacy, said the bill Hochul vetoed will likely be tweaked based on recommendations from her office.
“The bill’s viability in its current form is contingent on that pending litigation in Maryland,” McNamee said. “In a perfect world, if the suit goes away it would be our hope that it would provide reassurance to the governor and her staff that New York state won’t be sued upon enacting similar legislation.”
It’s not clear that the Maryland law is preempted by the Copyright Act, said Alan Inouye, the senior director of public policy and government relations for the American Library Association. The AAP’s claims aren’t valid in terms of copyright law because it’s actually a matter of contract law, Inouye said.
The bills could be changed to root the remedy in state contract law rather than the Copyright Act, Chrastka said. The EveryLibrary Institute has encouraged the Massachusetts State Assembly to evaluate the legislation, suggesting modifications to embed it in contract law.
Other states are also considering proposing similar bills, but are waiting on the Maryland lawsuit, Chrastka said.
“The problem with the AAP lawsuit is it’s had a chilling effect on other conversations,” Chrastka said. “A state by state approach to enshrining the rights of the library as a buyer in contract law kind of framework might be the best approach until Congress has the courage to crack it open in a fair way.”
The Maryland law and the similar legislation are preempted by the federal Copyright Act, which gives copyright owners a bundle of exclusive rights, including being able to decide when and how their works are distributed, Mary Rasenberger, the CEO of the Authors Guild, said.
The AAP and proponents of the lawsuit said they support public libraries and that libraries are essential in expanding readership, but the Maryland law has the potential to harm creators and weaken the copyright system.
“The public libraries are an important piece of providing public access, but they don’t operate alone in a vacuum,” said Maria A. Pallante, the CEO of the Association of American Publishers.
The Motion Picture Association, the National Music Publishers Association, and the News Media Alliance also oppose the bills because they say there could be a potential domino effect in states also creating compulsory licenses for other creative works besides e-books.
“The other industries are concerned because if states start doing this,” Rasenberger said, “then the next thing down the line is going to be movies and television programming.”
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By Tom Bedford published 25 September 21
When you’re buying a new Amazon Kindle, unless you’re looking at the base model which only comes in 8GB, you’re going to be presented with a choice regarding how much storage space you want.
Both the Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Oasis come in 8GB or 32GB memory options, with the latter costing more but giving you way more space on your device. If you’re buying a new ereader, it can be hard to know if it’s worth splashing out for more storage.
Don’t fret, though, as this guide will explain to you just how much space each book on an Amazon Kindle takes up, so you can use your reading habits to work out how much space you need, and which Kindle model you should buy.
There are lots of figures thrown out on the internet regarding the size of ebooks on forums and websites, which can lead to some confusion. 
Luckily, for all the ebooks sold on Amazon’s web store, the company provides figures regarding the file size as well as the page count. To give you an idea as to how big certain texts are, and how many of them you could fit on a certain size ereader, check out the graph below.

A single gigabyte, or GB, equals a million kilobytes, or KB. The table above should give you some sense as to how many ebooks fit on a Kindle. In short, there’s plenty of space for thousands, if not tens of thousands, of books. Obviously you won’t be downloading the same title 20,000 times, but it gives a sense of how many books you can get at one time.
If you’ve looked at how many ebooks fit on a certain storage space of ereader, and are scratching your heads thinking ‘the math there doesn’t add up’ – you’re actually correct. 
The Kindle system itself takes up about 2GB, so if you buy an 8GB ereader you’re actually getting about 6GB usable space, and if you pick up the 32GB model you’re looking at about 30GB space. We’ve therefore used the usable space in the sums above.
Using the above graph, you’d think than an 8GB was enough for a Kindle, and you’d be right – if books are the only thing you look at.
But some people use Kindles for comic books too, and they can take up a lot more space. Check out the graph below for 

With their detailed pages and drawings, comic books take up a lot more space than novels, even without the color. That’s not the only kind of file you can access on Kindle though, as you can download and listen to audio books too.
Neither Amazon nor Audible, Amazon’s audiobook company, reveals the figures on how much storage an audiobook takes up, but it’s a lot more than your average book or graphic novel. You’ll only be able to download a handful on an 8GB Kindle, and only a few more on the bigger device.

As the above stats show, books barely take any storage space compared to other file formats. So if you’re only using your Kindle to download text books, 8GB storage is more than enough.
However, if you use your Kindle for other things like comic books or audiobooks, it’s probably worth splashing out for the 32GB model – this’ll ensure you’ve got enough space to download whole graphic novel volumes or series of audiobooks.
Some people also choose to download work documents on the Kindle and keep them installed, and if that’s you, perhaps 32GB will be preferable – it ensures you don’t have to keep deleting documents if you near the limit. 
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If you’re not doing any for your business, you’re potentially leaving money on the table.
When entrepreneurs think of getting into the media, they often think of magazines, newspapers, TV and radio.
But podcasts are a growing, and still often-overlooked, form of media that can dramatically benefit all types of entrepreneurs and experts.
According to Buzzsprout, only 22 percent of American adults in the early 2000s knew the term podcast. Currently, the estimated number is 78 percent.
For those who don’t know, a podcast is generally a series of audio-only episodes surrounding a central theme. It’s sort of a mix of blogging and radio, though there are some distinct differences.
For example, podcast interviews are evergreen. Meaning, they last forever. Podcast hosts tend to publish their episodes on multiple websites and apps dedicated to this medium, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, Google Podcasts, Blog Talk Radio and many more.
I’ve been on podcasts where the hosts also livestream the interview (including the video) to YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.
Related: Why You Should Use Blogs and Podcasts to Market Your Business
While many people produce podcasts or do podcast interviews as a hobby, there are ways to monetize both ends of the spectrum.
For example, I had an interview with the Yeukai Business Show (a podcast based out of the United Kingdom that is in the top three percent of globally ranked podcasts). The host, Yeukai Kajidori, immediately introduced me to someone he had recently interviewed who was hoping to write a book. She and I had a conversation and she enrolled in my 90-day intensive — which was a $2,000 payday for me. (That investment has since gone up, by the way.) She finished her book during our time together and, as of the time of writing this article, is having it published.
I had another client, I’ll call her Anne, who sold 400 books from a single podcast interview. Since her royalties through Kindle Direct Publishing are $9.72 per book sold, she made $3,888 from a single interview!
Yet another client, I’ll call him Don, sold an $8,000 consulting package to someone who heard him on a podcast.
The list goes on and on. Podcasts, when used well, are an amazing tool to gain more sales…and you don’t even need a book to do it (though a book always helps you get interviews and have something to offer listeners right away)!
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While we’ll go deeper into the process of getting these opportunities in a future article, it’s fairly easy to get started with podcast interviews. Facebook groups and Clubhouse rooms dedicated to find a guest, be a guest abound.
While you should do more careful targeting later on, it’s fine to do a few interviews with any show related to your expertise just to get started and become known. Many of my recent podcast interviews came from referrals from other podcast hosts, so getting in the game so to speak is key.
Each podcast interview takes about 30 to 75 minutes of your time. Depending on your schedule and goals, you should aim to do at least one a month. Many folks, including myself, try for one a week. If you’re launching a book or a course, the more interviews the better.
When pitching yourself to a podcast or speaking on a podcast, avoid hard sales pitches. I think you know what I’m talking about. Do not basically order people to buy your product or service. I’ve heard of podcast hosts not publishing episodes where all the guest does is try to sell to the audience.
Podcast listeners want value. They are dedicating their time to listen to you. While they’re aware that you’re in business, they don’t want to hear sales pitches the entire time.
Most podcast hosts will let you put links in what they call show notes. Some have limits; others don’t. If you’re limited, I recommend a link to a free offer where listeners can leave their email address (aka they opt in), your LinkedIn profile and your most popular social media profile or your Facebook group. I still wouldn’t give 50 links; as one of my mentors, Ali Brown, once said in a virtual training class, “A confused mind says no.”
Related: How to Attract Sales Leads through Your Podcast Guest Appearance
Not everyone will mesh well, and that’s okay. But most of the time, you’ve started a relationship that’s worth continuing — and you need to nurture it.
Keep in touch with the podcast host. Most are happy to accept your friend request on social media. See if there are ways you can bring them more value.
In October 2021, I hosted a 30-plus speaker summit called The Visible Authority Virtual Event — Be Seen. Get Heard. Get Paid. Alex Villacis, host of Do I Need School to…invited me to do an Instagram Live with her to help drive members of her audience to my summit. This was only possible because we kept in touch after my interview with her about the book editing side of my business.
Another host, Heather Zeitzwolfe from the Get the Balance Right podcast, invited me to be a speaker on her Zoom networking event. People signed up for my free Business Book Blueprint five-day challenge as a result. I’ve also introduced potential virtual assistants and mentors to her.
People who saw me on the livestream of Nikki Johnson’s The Obstacle Overcomer podcast and Sheryl Plouffe’s Cash in on Camera podcast also participated in my five-day challenge.
I’ve referred multiple clients and business associates of mine to these podcasts as well as other podcasts.
The key is to treat every host you meet with respect, bring plenty of value to their audiences, keep in touch, believe in the power of your message and just get started.
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The key to making any of these options work is to first decide what works best for you.
The internet has completely flipped the buying process on its head. In 2000, a Pew Research Center study found that only 22 percent of Americans were shopping online. Compare that to a more recent 2016 study that found that 79 percent of Americans make online purchases. Brick and mortar stores are closing. Shoppers now prefer shopping from the comfort of their homes and on their smartphones.
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These changes present an opportunity for entrepreneurs. You no longer need a physical storefront to have a thriving business. Here I’ve broken down the basics of five different options for online sales.
The basics

Amazon is the most famous ecommerce website. With $135.99 billion in net revenue last year, it’s also safe to say that Amazon is dominating the etail industry and crushing its competitors. 
How it works

For selling products, you’ll need to choose between Amazon’s two selling plans. At $39.99 per month, the Professional Plan is best suited for entrepreneurs with a higher sales volume (more than 40 items sold per month). The Individual Plan is better for smaller scale vendors. Users pay $0.99 for each item sold. After selecting your plan, create your account and register. You have the ability to sell products that are already listed on Amazon or upload new items. 
Amazon is also the No. 1 place for authors to sell books, musicians to sell recorded music and film makers to sell independent films. Amazon provides self publishing through its partner Createspace.
Benefits

Selling on Amazon has countless advantages for budding entrepreneurs. Many consumers prefer to buy through a website like Amazon which they know and trust. You also reap the benefits of Amazon’s high web traffic. Being listed on Amazon gives your company exposure to a big new pool of potential customers.
Related: 3 Major T’s to Cross Before Starting Your Online Store
The basics

Some entrepreneurs prefer to establish and manage their own online stores using an ecommerce solution.  Magento, Shopify and Woocommerce are the most popular platforms for doing this. 
How it works

Ecommerce platforms allow you to use a personal domain to set up an online storefront. They each have customizable themes to choose from, or you can create and upload your own theme. Using the platform, you upload your products, track inventory and fulfill orders.
Benefits

These platforms allow you to have a unique website that matches your brand and vision. In addition to this personal freedom, these sites also act as a CRM solution. They seamlessly integrate with apps such as Google Shopping and MailChimp as well as with social media platforms. They have different pricing plans, allowing you to choose the plan that best fits your needs. 
Related: The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Ecommerce Platform
The basics

Facebook has over one billion users, making it a great selling space for entrepreneurs. With Facebook Store, users can make purchases right from your page.
How it works

Setting up your Facebook Store is very easy if you already use an ecommerce solution like Shopify or Magento.  Add the Facebook App to your store through your website and it’ll import your items directly to your Facebook Store. Don’t have an ecommerce site? That’s okay, too. You’ll just need to get the Facebook Store app and set it up that way.
Benefits

Your business already has a Facebook page, so why not turn it into a sales opportunity? After all, your customers probably visit Facebook more than your website. You can now reach them even when they’re not in “shopping mode.” Also, Facebook has sophisticated analytics that provide you with useful traffic reporting data.
Related: 6 Mistakes Your Ecommerce Store Must Avoid
The basics

Online courses and certifications have become increasingly popular. Take advantage of this by trend by selling your courses through websites like Udemy and Skillshare. 
How it works

Udemy allows entrepreneurs to upload PDFs, audio files, videos and PowerPoint presentations as course materials. It also has a message board that facilitates communication between students and instructors. Instead of monthly payments, Udemy collects 50 percent of your course sales if the site promotes it. If you promote your own courses, Udemy only takes 3 percent of your revenue. 
In Skillshare, courses are segmented into short, pre-recorded videos and culminate in a class project. Instructors earn royalties based on number of minutes their course videos are watched each month, and also make money on enrollment referrals. 
Benefits

People like elearning because of the flexibility and convenience of taking a course at their own pace. Traditional classroom learning simply isn’t possible for parents or people who work full-time. Udemy and Skillshare have both iOS and Google Play apps, allowing students to learn on the go on their smartphones. These sites also have huge customer bases, giving your course plenty of exposure. Udemy has a reported 15 million users, and Skillshare has 2 million. 
Related: What Small Businessed Need to Do to Win in Online Retail
The basics

More entrepreneurs are selling ebooks. Self-publishing allows people to write books without worrying about literary agents and publishers. Apple’s iBooks and Google Play are two of the most commonly used ebook stores.
How it works 

Selling your book on iBooks is easy. After completing a simple online signup, you’re able to sell your book. Apple takes a 30 percent commission per sale. 
With Google Play, you can sign up to be a seller using an existing Google account. Your book will be available for preview on Google Books. Publishers keep 52 percent of the revenue from their ebook sales.
Benefits

Selling ebooks democratizes the book industry. It’s much easier to self-publish than get your book picked up by a publisher and distributed in bookstores. With ebooks, you have control over your earnings, as you’re able to set your own book prices. Readers also like ebooks as they’re often less expensive than a paperback or hardcover book and allow them to read wherever they are without having to carry a book everywhere. 
Related: Will Facebook Marketplace Be the Next Ecommerce Heavyweight?
As you can see, you have many choices for where and how you sell your products and services online. All of the platforms I’ve described are solid options and have helped millions of entrepreneurs establish successful online businesses. 
The key to making any of these work is to first decide what works best for you. Do you have a flare for ecommerce? Do you understand how to sell products? Which products to sell? Do you understand inventory, promotions and the rest that comes along with being a eretailer?
Or, maybe that is not for you. Maybe you are more of a creative person. You have a story to tell, a book to write, a painting to paint? Then selling on Amazon, Etsy and the like may work best for you.
If you have loads of professional experience and want to teach the world, then developing and marketing a course may be your best bet. There are literally thousands of options here, so do your research and understand what pays best, where your audience is, how you need to produce with video and other content.
In the end, the choice is up to you. But, whatever you choose make sure that it aligns with your entrepreneurial brand, your experience and resources.
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If you want to build a sustainable, successful business, you have to put the right amount of time and money into implementing marketing strategies that can help you get the word out about your business and products.
Unfortunately, when you’re a new business owner and busy wearing a lot of different hats and spinning a lot of plates at once, that’s often easier said than done. For many new and aspiring entrepreneurs, it’s not always easy to know what to focus on or where to start when it comes to marketing. In my experience, I’ve found that the best thing you can do during times when you feel lost or intimidated is learn from others.
If you know you want to do more with marketing, but you’re not sure where to start, spend some time reading through these nine must-read marketing ebooks:
To successfully launch and grow your startup, you have to be able to get the word out about your company, products, team and yourself. The Ultimate PR Machine can teach you how to get more press for your business. In it, you’ll learn things such as how to think like a journalist, build a pitch toolkit, build rapport and connect with people who can help you get the word out about your business, and how to establish yourself as a go-to resource.
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These days, if you want to connect with, nurture and ultimately convert prospective customers, you have to invest in email marketing. The Ultimate Lifecycle Email Marketing Guide can teach you how to do email marketing better than any of your competitors. In it, you’ll learn how to write strategic emails that increase engagement, sell more products, onboard new customers, bring back inactive ones and, most importantly, earn trust.
If you want to grow your startup fast, you have to hit the ground running by launching the right marketing campaigns and making the right decisions for your business from day one. Unfortunately with so much information available online about marketing and growth, it’s not always easy to know which tactics are best, or even where to start.
100 Days of Growth makes it a lot easier by focusing on 100 actionable and proven tactics that successful startups use to build brand awareness and boost growth. In it, readers get access to real-world examples for each tactic, recommended tools and the steps needed to get started.
Despite what some may tell you, SEO is still a valid, effective and essential way to bring more traffic and leads to your website. In The Beginner’s Guide to Search Engine Optimization (SEO), you’ll get everything you need to make your startup website search-engine friendly. Specifically, you’ll learn how search engines operate, the basics of keyword research and optimization, various SEO tools you can use, and how to track and measure success over time.
Implementing SEO tactics can help bring more traffic to your website, but higher traffic means nothing unless you can ultimately get people to convert. To boost conversions on your website, you need to get into the minds of your website visitors and prospective customers.
One great way to do that is by A/B testing. In The Ultimate Guide To A/B Testing, you’ll learn the basics of A/B testing, why it’s important, how it can impact conversions, what you should be testing and how to get started.
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Online marketing is another must when it comes to building brand awareness, connecting with prospective customers and convincing them to buy your new products or services. Most startup founders know this, but not everyone knows where to start or what to focus on. If you fall in that group, The Beginner’s Guide To Online Marketing is a great resource to go through.
The book provides an extensive and comprehensive introduction to online marketing, focusing on topics such as how to craft your brand story, develop your marketing framework, find and engage with your online audience and implement various social, email and content marketing strategies.
To get the most return on investment from participating on social-media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn as a business, you have to be willing to spend money on advertising. In The Essential Guide to Social Media Advertising, you’ll learn how to set up and launch advertising campaigns that can help you reach more people who fall within your target audience. The guide focuses on topics such as how to create your campaigns, target specific audiences, optimize your ads and measure your success.
When you’re growing a startup, it’s also necessary to invest in Google AdWords as a way to drive more targeted traffic to your website. With Google Adwords, you have a much better chance of being seen by customers when they’re searching on Google for the products or services you offer.
In Adwords Step By Step, you’ll learn how to build successful advertising campaigns for your business. Specifically, the book focuses on topics such as how to set goals, build the right keyword lists and target specific audiences and where to go when you need more help.
Content marketing is another area you can’t afford to ignore when it comes to successfully building and growing a startup. It’s one of the best ways to build buzz about your brand and products, boost website traffic and connect with more qualified leads.
The Advanced Guide To Content Marketing is a great guide to go through if you’ve already been implementing a handful of basic content-marketing strategies that have resulted in more traffic, leads or conversions. This guide offers a number of advanced technique, tactics and best practices that can be used to take your content-marketing efforts to the next level.
What other ebooks would you add to this list? Share them in the comments section below!
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Now that Windows 11 is out, some people are worried they will be forced to pull the plug and update. Here’s why you shouldn’t worry about that.
Windows 11's rollout is currently underway. After a period of beta testing through Microsoft's Insider Preview program, Windows 11 is now rolling out to stable users worldwide. But the launch of Microsoft's new operating system has not been one without concerns.
Back when its predecessor, Windows 10, launched in 2015, Microsoft went with an unusually aggressive strategy to get Windows 10 up and running in people's computers. Some users are worried the company will now force users to download Windows 11. So, will you be forced to upgrade to Windows 11? And how will the rollout work exactly?
Microsoft has just finished testing Windows 11 on the Insider Preview program, meaning that it's now ready for rolling out to users worldwide. And that rollout is currently ongoing at the time of writing.
It's an in-place upgrade from Windows 10, and millions of computers worldwide are now running the latest version of Windows. The way the rollout will work, though, is probably much slower than you think, as Microsoft doesn't want everyone on Windows 11 immediately.
It's a staged rollout, as it's usually the case with most Windows updates. However, this time it's very staged, to the point some people won't be getting their respective Windows 11 update through Windows Update until mid-2022. A lot of computers (mine included) have not been offered an update to Windows 11 yet, being instead served by cumulative Windows 10 updates and patches. And a lot of computers will not be offered an update at all if they're not eligible for one.
Users who want to skip the line and install Windows 11 now are free to do so. You can download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant for an in-place update to Windows 11, or you can create an installation media or download an ISO and update that way as well. But if you want to get Windows 11 via Windows Update and it hasn't shown up for you yet, you're going to have to wait.
There are a lot of reasons for this. First of all, Microsoft wants to squash as many bugs as it can before everyone is running Windows 11. Bugs often arise during the first few days, and bugs have, indeed, arisen. AMD users found themselves with performance issues on Windows 11 that could have a sizable impact on their gaming performance.
And not only does Microsoft need to ensure it runs well on every computer, but it also needs to ensure it works properly with most third-party software. Some programs might not work properly on Windows 11, which requires either an update from the manufacturer or a fix on Microsoft's end.
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There's also the fact that Windows 11 is lacking some Windows 10 features, some of which some people might miss. And Microsoft wants the upgrade process to go as smoothly as possible for those people.
Features like the Windows 10 Timeline, Tablet mode, vertical taskbar support, Cortana, and Internet Explorer are all gone. The company might bring some features back at some point, but others, like Cortana and Internet Explorer, are gone for good.
Microsoft wants you to upgrade, but ultimately, it can't make you upgrade. You have plenty of options if you're looking to avoid the Windows 11 update, either for now or indefinitely.
If you have an unsupported PC (with a pre-2018 CPU from either AMD or Intel or without TPM 2.0), then good news: you won't even be offered the update in the first place. Microsoft has made Windows 11 requirements pretty steep. You can upgrade using an ISO on these unsupported systems, but your mileage might vary.
If your PC is supported and you're being offered a Windows 11 update right now, you can choose to skip the upgrade. On the Windows Update page in Settings, you're given the option to "stay on Windows 10 for now" if you don't want to install Windows 11. That should dismiss the dialog and keep the upgrade from showing up again, at least for a few weeks. The keyword here is "for now," though. Microsoft might eventually make it mandatory for eligible Windows 10 users. But that's not likely to happen for a good time, if at all.
While that should do the trick, more extreme methods should keep the Windows 11 update at bay if you don't want it gracing your device for now. These methods are, however, for blocking Windows Update, either in a temporary manner or permanently. While this will avoid your computer from downloading Windows 11, it'll also keep it from downloading all other updates, including security ones.
You can learn more in our guide on the best ways to stop Windows Updates in Windows 10.
The short answer is no. If anything, Microsoft might get pushier as we get closer to Windows 10's end-of-life date in 2025. But as for straight-out making it mandatory, we don't think that's happening.
Microsoft offered a free upgrade to Windows 10 to eligible Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users but didn't force the upgrade to those people, as many people successfully skirted it and are still running those OS versions well into this time and age (even though there are several reasons why you shouldn't do that).
Related: How to Enable TPM and Secure Boot Before Upgrading to Windows 11
What might make you upgrade instead, though, is not Microsoft. Rather, it's third-party software that might end up driving people to upgrade to Windows 11. Right now, all of your programs fully support Windows 10, and some of them might even support Windows 10 better than they support Windows 11. But that will not be the case three years down the road. Windows 10 will become a deprecated platform at one point, and developers will begin dropping support for it, meaning that updates will cease coming out as they will favor Windows 11 instead.
You still have a few years before that happens—Windows 10 will live on until October 14, 2025, and that's a little less than four years at the time of writing. But as we get closer to the date, it's going to start aging badly. A lot of modern programs only support Windows 10 and have already dropped older operating systems like Windows 7. The same will happen now.
Microsoft won't make you upgrade forcibly, and it's likely the company won't do that at all. But while it might be fine to stick to Windows 10 for now, you should still think about an upgrade to Windows 11 at some point or other.
Honestly, though, it's wise to just wait until Microsoft offers the update to your computer—as we mentioned previously, the rollout will go on until next year, so you have plenty of time to think about it.
Arol is a tech journalist and Staff Writer at MakeUseOf. He has also worked as a news/feature writer at XDA-Developers and Pixel Spot. Currently a Pharmacy student at the Central University of Venezuela, Arol has had a soft spot for everything tech-related since he was a child. When not writing, you’ll either find him nose-deep into his textbooks or playing video games.
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Today we no longer see digitization and dematerialization as a project for the future, but rather an emergency. The economy is undergoing a profound transformation and the process of creative destruction is clearly underway.
According to eMarketer, online entrepreneurship is worth more than $ 2,000 trillion and continues to show double-digit growth.
You will understand that going online is a great opportunity , provided you know how to find the right business idea .
What I notice is that the majority of strategies for starting an online business have gathered dust and are not necessarily adapted to a changing world.
In addition, they are most often offered by dream merchants.
If you are one of those people who hope to find in this article the idea of ​​the century that will make you rich in 2-3 months to become a “free entrepreneur”, go your way.
This article aims to guide you in creating a realistic project that can lead to long-term entrepreneurial success.
Start from your passion, to avoid boredom: music, computers, video games, cooking, reading, management, finance… Here is an excellent starting point for getting started online.
Once your positioning has been defined, deploy your digital marketing strategy thanks to regular personal investment, and you can quickly start the “online” adventure.
Don’t forget to work on your business plan to a minimum to start your little empire on the right foot.
Here are 18 concrete online business ideas for successful entrepreneurship in 2021.
For more inspiration, don’t hesitate to read my list of 72 successful start-ups in the United States .
Thousands of bloggers today make their living writing about their passions or area of ​​expertise. The recipe: choose an audience, a niche and create epic content to gain traffic to monetize.
If you provide real value to your blog reader, it’s because:
Think about it: Anytime you covet information about a product or service, you’re going to be using Google.
If your article is well ranked on the search engine, you will be able to gain readers that you can then retain by using an email marketing strategy.
In addition, you learn to write better, which will help you… always.
The lucrative niches are many and varied, from automotive, job hunting, gardening, there are many topics you can cover in blogging. It’s up to you to choose the one that you are passionate about and that has the potential for monetization.
Successful, financially independent bloggers are those who focus on an identified target.
They see their blog as both a passion and a profitable business.
As a blogger myself, I believe the 7 steps to get started are to:
By investing yourself regularly in producing on your site and promoting on social media, after a few months you can start to gain traffic and set up monetization strategies.
Also, to go further, do not hesitate to consult this guide to learn how to create your website yourself . You will find it useful for all of the online business ideas that follow.
With millions of sites out there on the net, online written content creators are in huge demand right now. If you have storytelling skills and enjoy writing, you can use these skills to build a freelance copywriter online business.
If the articles you produce start to appeal and traffic increases, you can take the next step: recruiting to outsource editorial staff and devote more time to entrepreneurship.
Do not hesitate to register on freelancer platforms like Fiverr .
You can find clients there and start writing for them by billing by word count.
Depending on the subjects and the level of technicality required, you can reach amounts of € 100 per 1000 words. (I did it myself and with the expertise you can earn much more)
In addition, web writing is an activity that arms you with skills useful in other online business niches, particularly presented in this article.
The best way to become a great web editor is to develop the habit of reading regularly… Read a lot. Identify the topics that interest you the most. You will naturally be a very good candidate to write on it.
Also, write a list of your passions and interests and then develop your writing skills by committing to writing every day. At first you will experience some difficulty, but with practice you will certainly improve.
To successfully start this online business idea, you need to:
To boost your value proposition, I strongly recommend that you take web writing (SEO) training.
Podcasting is a more interactive and much less competitive content creation system than blogging. That’s why this is an opportunity right now.
Many podcasters started out with passion and eventually grew their audience until they monetized and created real traction around their topics. Some popular podcasters can even earn $ 25-40 for every 1000 people who listen to them not counting affiliate earnings.
Additionally, podcast audiences continue to grow exponentially across the globe.
The ideas are numerous and if your content is interesting… You will be able to monetize with sponsors, via affiliate programs, or even pay episodes.
The most important thing is to choose a topic that you like to discuss, that you are passionate about and that may be of interest to other people:
Ideally a niche where you could create at least 100 episodes.
It can be comedy, politics and news, general culture, history, medicine, finance, golden retriever training …
The initial investment is minimal: a good microphone, recording software and you are good to go.
Later, you can acquire more complex equipment as you progress.
Affiliate Marketing is all about earning a commission by selling business products or services through YouTube, social media, your podcast, email list, or blog (or even all 3 at the same time)
The advantage is that you don’t have to create the product.
You can simply join an affiliate program (like Amazon’s for example) and recommend the product that can serve your audience.
However, you must learn to create a real bond with the audience that follows you AND ESPECIALLY not to try to sell everything to them at all costs …
Try to help people by recommending a product that you would use yourself that would be helpful to them.
I do it myself via my resource page for those interested and in particular in this article.
The rule of thumb: Recommend the best products for each context, otherwise your affiliate marketing project will not survive in the long run.
The increase in the number of online entrepreneurs has created a growing need for virtual assistance. The VA (virtual assistant) provides support in teleworking and assists the entrepreneur in his growth.
The virtual assistance market is growing rapidly and could reach up to $ 12,383 billion in 2024 according to Pnewswire … With the digitalization of the economy and the growing social distancing, there is a good chance for that it becomes even more democratized than expected.
If you are a productive person, you will be able to find your first customers quite quickly on one of these platforms.
You will be able to land missions, gain experience and income and then, why not, start outsourcing needs, when you have made a name for yourself.
The advantage is that you can start your virtual assistant business without investing heavily out of your pocket.
The virtual assistant can perform tasks ranging from managing the schedule, corporate social networks, delivering coffee or organizing business trips, etc.
You can use your organizational skills to help entrepreneurs and freelancers better organize their administrative and day-to-day work. Effective project management software can prove to be a very worthwhile investment in this case.
A picture is worth a thousand words… Today we increasingly use graphics to convey our messages. Whether you are a business, an advertiser or in the public sector, the demand for web illustration is booming.
It can be very lucrative, if you become passionate about it and work hard in designing some high demand niche products. Even though the competition can be tough, it’s up to you to choose the right business strategy to find a winning position.
There are always creative needs… The most common are:
Whether it is to start you full time or to make this activity a source of additional income, starting a graphic design business is clearly a profitable business idea with a future.
The first thing to do is to cultivate this design skill through the reference graphic design software . It may be interesting to take training on a platform like Udemy to improve your skills.
To be successful in the computer graphics business, I recommend the following steps:
Once your portfolio (catalog of creations / brochures) is ready, you will need to create a commercial action plan and go find your customers.
The e-commerce industry is measured in the hundreds of billions of dollars in 2020 and the current context means that its growth will continue to accelerate.
You can now resell your creations on Amazon, Shopify or by creating your own website.
Starting an e-commerce business can also be very profitable. In particular, if you can identify a market segment that does not receive a dedicated offer.
Even if starting up in e-commerce may require starting capital (to build up a stock and set up its platform). This business model is sustainable, because there is always demand for mass consumer goods.
The most important thing is once again to target a niche, especially at start-up. This one can be the child, the big sizes, the businessman… Construction companies, lawyers, liberal professions…
To implement this online business idea, I recommend the following steps:
The profitability between wholesale and retail buying is very interesting. In addition, by expanding, you will be able to increase the profitability of your business.
Platforms like Wizishop thus allow you to create your online business.
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Interested in the quick gain, thousands of individuals are entering into online trading. Market finance is not a simple business and for this reason 90% of people who start out end up losing their money. And the remaining 10%?
Today, there are many tools for trading in the financial markets, whereas in the past it was reserved for the financial elite.
If you are interested in economic and financial news, you want to invest in understanding the markets and be ready to train … This is a real opportunity to earn income.
The most passionate even manage to become a full-time trader and generate extremely interesting income.
To implement this online business idea, I recommend the following steps:
It should not be forgotten that even the best investors cannot anticipate every movement and those who do best are the ones who gain a lot and lose a little.
Also, starting your adventure in finance, gaining experience can also open the doors of training to resell your expertise at a high price.
E-learning is one of the hottest profitable businesses of our time. Whether in the kitchen, entrepreneurship, marketing, and so on and the best, you will always find a specialist (more or less qualified) to help you develop your skills.
Forbes estimates that the e-learning market is expected to reach over $ 270 billion in 2022.
Online training is a real revolution in our education and pedagogy system.
Today, we no longer consider so much to register or take vocational training at a university when we want to improve skills, most often, we are moving towards e-learning.
If you doubt it, I invite you to discover the success of platforms like LinkedIn Learning or Udemy.
I myself have invested in various online training courses, and I have only very rarely regretted my choice. The return on investment was present 9 times out of 10.
Indeed, e-learning trainers are often people passionate about their field and who have invested a colossal amount of time in mastering a skill.
I recommend that you start by finding the subject that you master the most and that you are passionate about. Make a list: do you play a musical instrument? Are you a good copywriter? Graphic designer? What are we complimenting you on?
To implement this online business idea, I recommend the following steps:
If your training brings real added value to your students, you will see that they will recommend you.
The demand for IT development is growing in double digits and forecasts indicate that the phenomenon is expected to continue until 2024. It may seem challenging, but with the right strategy, this business idea will pay off.
You don’t have to be a renowned programmer to create a software development start-up. Even without a technical background, you can take training to learn the fundamentals, or even hire a developer to create your software.
Indeed, the idea of ​​software or application is here more important than the skills of computer programming. What problem does it solve and for what target?
Software as a service (SaaS) is also a model that continues to prove its worth, whether on a mobile platform or a workstation … It creates regular income.
These are, for example, CRMs and other applications accessible from a website.
If you are already a programmer, you know the business and you can skip the next two paragraphs.
In case you are not one, you will need to start first with acquiring quality computer programming training.
You can go to a platform like udemy , a bootcamp coding (to learn quickly and well) or find yourself a mentor. Gaining a first experience later as a freelance IT developer can allow you to sharpen your skills while being paid by telecommuting.
To implement this online business idea, I recommend the following steps:
The internet has changed a lot of things in our life … so much so that most of the content we read has become digital. An eBook is a book that can be downloaded online and can be written by either you or a web editor.
No matter what the niche, there is always a topic that needs to be covered in depth and may require writing an eBook. If we take each of the online business ideas I’ve presented to you … I’m sure I can write an eBook and manual on each of these projects.
The problem is, I and a lot of other bloggers don’t have the time to do this. The business model of the ebook publishing house is simple: you contact bloggers or other companies in need of this type of digital booklet to offer them your services.
You can also create booklets yourself to help people and resell them directly through an e-commerce site. The opportunities to be seized are real, it is up to you to seize them.
A good technique is to go see what are the best sellers in your country in the book category on Amazon and write eBooks on these topics.
You will then have a catalog to offer and can use these examples as a brochure of your services. What I recommend, once again, is to focus on a niche: personal development, productivity, technology …
These eBooks can also be resold through Amazon Kindle or on your own website / blog. If you are already blogging, the information is already there and you just need to organize it to create more digestible mini-guides.
The real estate business is very competitive, but also very lucrative if you have the backbone and the determination to enter this market.
Real estate doesn’t require you to have a specialized degree to start.
Very concrete the real estate business allows you to cash in quickly, because the product is available, the customer’s need still exists, and you just need to connect them appropriately.
This activity also allows you to diversify your sources of income thanks to the variety of real estate that exists AND the different ways of making it stable income.
More good news, entry costs in this industry are relatively low
First of all, I invite you to read my complete guide to learn how to open your real estate agency .
Digital tools such as YouTube, social networks and others now allow you to promote your activity as a real estate agent with unparalleled ease.
To implement this online business idea, I recommend the following steps:
If you speak more than one language and want to contribute to international cooperation, this online business idea is for you.
The globalization of the economy in recent years has created links of interdependence between economic agents who communicate in different languages.
Even if the reduction in the volume of transactions has given a hard blow to recognized interpretation agencies. The covid-19 crisis has not set back written and digital communication, which continues to thrive. Today, whether it’s creating video captions, writing a contract, or simply translating blog posts, the opportunities are plentiful.
In particular, if you conduct your business online
The first thing to do is to build a network of translators with whom you could collaborate. This way, you broaden your value proposition and can suggest translation into languages ​​additional to those you are proficient in.
Make sure you focus on a sector that is on the rise and has many international activities. The targeting you need to achieve in times of crisis should be all the more careful.
You can once again use one of these freelancing platforms to create your GIG and offer your services
Are you fond of baking? Containment revealed your talents at baking cookies, cakes and whatnot? If you have subscribed to more than one YouTube channel in the field, you might want to consider making it a profitable and lucrative business on the internet yourself .
Everyone loves to eat good pastries and there are many opportunities to eat them: parties, birthdays every day … At the moment, personalized cakes are on the rise, but there are many niches: gluten-free, sugar-free, small reception pastries …
We eat with our eyes… It is essential to get into online baking to consider the presentation and creativity of your product.
I know, those who don’t know me… you’ll tell me, I twisted, but this is probably one of the biggest profitable business opportunities available today.
Before being considered a strange military surveillance UFO or a luxury item for extravagant techs, the drone first stood out for its colossal business scope.
According to business insider, the drone market which was valued at 4.4 billion dollars in 2018 is expected to reach nearly 64 billion in 2025.
Whether it’s filming a video report, or a short film through the coverage of festive events (for after COVID), or remote agricultural / industrial surveillance, the applications have no limits but your imagination. (Delivery, advertising poster, real estate… so on and the best.)
As an entrepreneur, the simple possession of a drone opens up possibilities for you. (if your country legally allows you to use them)
If you are starting out in this area the legislation is still under construction so it is important to be careful to monitor this closely. Find out about the certifications and authorizations required to fly your machine.
To implement this online business idea, I recommend the following steps:
Social distancing and the current context means that the demand for photographs made by drones is likely to explode.
Today companies no longer have a choice… They will have to market their offer via social networks, because our context will push us to be more and more connected.
Those who considered social media to be a waste of time now face a new reality. 2.8 billion people use these platforms.
The market is booming and any serious business that wants to thrive will face a huge shortfall if it doesn’t expand its online presence. As a social media specialist, you can help businesses grow through these different media.
Paid advertising, social referencing, organization of raffles on instagram , facebook visuals …
Whether you are alone or able to hire professionals, you will have to train yourself and become an expert. For this, nothing better than to establish a daily reading routine in order to gain skills on the subject of entrepreneurship.
You won’t be able to sell your service if you don’t understand your value proposition.
To implement this online business idea, I recommend the following steps:
A website design agency has the ability to help entrepreneurs get started and grow their business online. Today, a company that has no virtual presence, has no image and will have fewer development opportunities than its competition.
Imagine all the businesses that had not taken the digital turn before the coronavirus crisis. Some of them will go bankrupt, but others will reinvent themselves… And to be successful, they will have to do it online.
Showcase sites, e-commerce sites, landing page, sales funnel… are just as many services that you can offer. Developing a specialty in web design is like creating a company of the future in a world undergoing profound digital change.
Before tackling everything to launch your adventure, it may therefore be interesting to try to prospect the market segment you want to attack and check the potential.
To implement this online business idea, I recommend the following steps:
Is creating videos and distributing them to help and grow an audience a secret dream? Here is a business model that has proven itself in the last few years… What is certain is that the creation of video content is booming.
The real question is why not?
Indeed, we observe that video content has completely taken precedence over other content formats. We use YouTube for everything and even though there is competition in all niches, everyone has the chance to mark an audience that looks like them.
The advantage is that unlike other online business ideas, the barriers to starting up are low.
You can theoretically get started with your phone and the app. The hardest part is therefore to take the plunge and take action.
If you want to consider a content creation business model, it is important to have a strategy. It is fundamental to be passionate and to want to share your experience, but to generate income, you have to have a project.
To implement this online business idea, I recommend the following steps:
What are the online business ideas that pay off
The most profitable online business ideas are training, selling digital products, blogging, freelancing and e-commerce. Good management and regular investment are the common denominators of success.
What business idea on the internet to choose when you have no capital?
If you don’t know what to get into: take stock of your current skills to choose a niche and start blogging. Your blog will always be useful, regardless of your choice of transition.
How to start an online business?
Go over the different business ideas that exist, make a choice and get started. The best way to start is to take action.
Other questions ? Leave them in comments and I will update based on your comments.
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