I recently received the following message from one of my members on Black Business Women Online:

Hello LaShanda:

I feel like I am all over the place. … I am trying to find a place in my life where I can help people and give back to my community and culture. I have two children (teenagers) and I am also married and very devoted to my family. I would like to start an online business – something kinda simple and not too time consuming. I have access to the computer 24/7.

I have two questions for you:

1. Do you have any suggestions?
2. Do you give one on one sessions?

I am very computer literate, however I need some help being pointed in the right direction.

Your help would be greatly appreciated.

My Response to Trying to find a Niche

Here is the response that I sent her. I decided to repost it for those of you who might have the same question.

Being all over the place online is frustrating I know. I definitely understand your interest in starting your own business. I think it really starts with having something that you like to do or might be interested in doing. But I understand that you might be in need of direction.

I recently did a how-to video on Online Business Ideas for Beginners in which I explain how starting an online business works. You can review it here: Starting an Online Business – A Video Tutorial for Beginners

I do offer one on one consultations. For information you can review my other website: As Lashanda Henry

I hope you are enjoying this Sunday afternoon,

LaShanda