How to Start Your Own Business in 2021 | Episode 1 - Small Business 101

Want to learn how to start your own business in 2021? This video will teach you everything you need to know! Plus, I’m excited to announce that this is the start of our brand new series, “Small Business 101.” 🎉🎉🎉
This video series is going to walk you through all the basics of starting your own, online business in 2021 -- and it’s free!
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Where are YOU in the process of building your business? Be sure to leave a comment under the video to let me know!
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[@gillianzperkins]

We’ll be releasing another episode of this “Small Business 101” series each week for the next two months. Click the bell to turn on notifications and make sure you catch them all!

[@productivitycoach2911]

Looking forward to all of them!!☺️

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@@productivitycoach2911 hi

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[@harshagoud3353]

Can I work with you i am not having single penny please a very kind request

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Give your email id

[@LandtoHouse]

I started my business in 2013. Website and youtube channel with first product for $130. It made $1k that year. 7 years later it turns $85k a year. It all started with an idea a website and a youtube channel.

[@AsmikazVlog]

I have just started KZbin channel

[@jamescarr5488]

That is amazing congrats 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ross9915]

@Matthias Lana How do you do that?

[@Zo-hc2fn]

I am thinking about a new type of restaurants: eating-spots in eating-spots, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate this is opposed to current restaurants, thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are more powerful than restaurants, along with that, there is an app, people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days. menu is influenced by the live input of the people via an app

[@Reem-yp5df]

How?? Tips please

[@SY-sp8uo]

Who else is starting their first business this year? 💯🎉

[@Dahab4Tours]

Me

[@TylerCocci]

I have run my own Media Production company since I was 12 and now I make videos inspiring teens and young adults to start their videos no matter what age they are! We also talk a lot about productivity and how to have a great day!

[@MariJadeWrites]

me :D working on an art KZbin channel :)

[@biyamushtaq5902]

Try to start but still confused

[@kentaykuntamimcdonald8916]

So to be honest i was learning about grants and loans and dont reall know what to put in my business proposal and once i create the business where do i get funding?

[@cynthiacohn5524]

Ground Zero is where I am at. I appreciate this video.

[@mrswagjumper8806]

Like car audio ground zero?

[@Fleetstreetbestone]

Anyone wanna team up???

[@bree78877]

@@Fleetstreetbestone what are you into?

[@Fleetstreetbestone]

@@bree78877 I wanna start my own e-commerce style business but I need funding and also I’m 15

[@Perlas7781]

I’m there with you

[@courtneyhiggins8393]

I am thinking of starting an online HR business, I am starting to think about it and work out what I want to achieve with it

[@FatFairyFitness]

"You wouldn't go on a trip with a map?" --- Ahhh I see you've not met me yet!

[@jackwyatt9649]

There are massive opportunities investors can tap into, most people are searching for that elusive method where they never lose, amassing huge profits in a short amount of time with no risk.

[@musicandairplanes6330]

Starting a new business, selling drones, drone kits and making flying drone videos as a Commercial drone pilot.

[@goingthehearnway9771]

Thanks for the video. I’m starting a new business after retiring from the military in a few months. I’m complete with you steps 1-3, and have plans on how to accomplish 4-8. Most of that was in my business plan I made. Do you by chance have a video on getting help starting an LLC, making a webpage, or getting grants to help startup costs?

[@No-jv4rq]

Thank you for serving! ❤️❤️

[@merlinaa4838]

I would advise you to invest in a crypto mining rig, because the profit isn’t very large but you can earn upto 10% weekly and there is no loss

[@NOBOSStv]

lots of resources and info here as well

[@Jaysie803]

I love the first link in the discription box so much, I'm overly pleased that it was one click process

[@SpencerJan]

I started a new biz this year! Going full time on youtube! Wish me luck!

[@Milo-nr9kc]

lol I’m starting a boba and milkshake business. Sooner or later I’ll add to the menu but for now I have to start with this so I’ll have enough money for other things.

[@kileylandis6204]

i want to make a boba tea business!

[@bernadettemchugh7334]

Where do you get start up money for a store and equipment? I want to open a business that is not online and this is where I am stuck.

[@whosvaanya]

Thanks alot, I saw this vidio two months ago, now my buisness is going very well! I earning 330k per month!

[@SixFigureBusinessCoaching]

Wow! Just turned on the notifs for this series! You're diving deep on this topic and we're here for it!

[@crushitwithkris]

Happy new year! That's great you're sharing this

[@youssravlogss]

Im a teenager and im already exited to start my own business, make my own money and make people happy with the prices and stuff

[@nadoali13]

Me too same idea

[@lorrdkrsna]

Me too😁

[@delythmoylan8284]

I’m just in the idea phase. Job unstable, then I realize that I can do ‘me’ as a business. Subscribed now! Yes!!

[@judebitrus574]

Do you know you can earn over $20,000 in a week with investing in bitcoin trading and binary options

[@constanceobidiegwu8838]

Gillian!!! I so much love and admire you.

[@fxmovies8236]

I just starting order my magazine. Thank you for the help miss Perkins!!!

[@OlleyThorpe]

Excited for this one!

[@SugarMamma]

This is really comprehensive xCC

[@LizBrousseau]

YOU CAN DO IT ALL!!!!! go do it you are AMAZING!!!!!!

[@Perlas7781]

I’m just starting. Thank you for this video!

[@srishtijha6063]

Thank you this was quite helpful Gillian, I am just starting with my business idea to sell my artworks.

[@turisteandoentexas]

Sometimes all it takes it’s a small step to start!!!! You never know what the next step will take you to the next level.... STAY ...🌸 DETERMINED TO RISE

[@hurst-cs2jh]

Hello Rayo🥰

[@musarothniel7885]

Thanks for helping the globe with nice teaching and I hope you have helped me to start my own business

[@cynthiabivins4999]

Thats's awesome! Are you looking for a digital marketing expert? If yes, Then search on google with @juwelbd199

[@inspiredmillionaire]

Really appreciate all these point you mentioned Gilliam thanks for sharing

[@nickp701]

Excellent job and the quality of this video is great. I just subscribed thanks.

[@TheSoundConnoisseur]

I’m so scared to get started but I know what I want, what I’m gonna do, and the fact that this new business has been my passion since I was a child, I feel like it can’t fail.. but I’m so nervous to start

[@shonb989]

Omg!! Same, its my fear to start. I pray about it but but im terrified. My Co worker last week even mentioned her needing my help and asked what are my prices and i freaked out.

[@HajGre30]

Hi Elder, my names Nijah Greene and I specialize in Unsecured Funding. My company is A+ Rated and we get our clients as much as $300,000 for their business as well as business credit cards with $150,000 limit. Would you be interested in connecting?

[@judebitrus574]

Do you know you can earn over $20,000 in a week with investing in bitcoin trading and binary options

[@g7z589]

same

[@fleurpeffer5212]

Start at the very beginning. Its a very good place to start😉

[@crow2699]

Thank you! This is very educational, but I do have a question, should we get an LLC for our small business? Thanks

[@NewMindGarden]

Beautiful sharing 👍 Absolutely amazing

[@Vytablade]

2022 Entrepreneurs. LET'S GOOOO!!!!

[@danielazziptrips]

I am in the process of creating a sales funnel!! :) Quite an exciting one!

[@gillianzperkins]

Awesome! That's my favorite part of the process. :)

[@ankitbhawsarofficial862]

nice

[@JJDay88]

I'm very much in the beginning and trying to figure out what I want to start with because I have a million ideas and interests. Lol

[@jonahholdsworth5079]

sell your business ideas

[@herbalvenus209]

Im excited ❤️ i have a sweet feeling in my veins about this.

[@mickeycooper3737]

Ive decided my business and now to do the next steps and so on. I will look at the check list. Thank you.

[@cosmica.creativestudio]

I started this KZbin Channel about Online Businesses after getting inspired by you!! Thank you for all the amazing tips 💜

[@itsmejoann2023]

I've threatened to start a business for a long time. But I don't know what I want to do.

[@ErnieHernandezdesigner]

start with a simple question.. "I enjoy ........." fill in the blank

[@thetongueofangels1882]

@@ErnieHernandezdesigner HAIR CARE PRODUCTS!!😅😅

[@naeemah2027]

Thank you this. Totally appreciate it

[@GAW786]

You are wonderful Gellian!

[@marshawelchance5047]

I'm still looking for the business I want to start. So many things interest me, it's very daunting!

[@moqnlaine9932]

same

[@biyamushtaq5902]

Same here

[@thedollofthemonthseries]

Pray about it :)

[@jpparga6426]

Same

[@ErnieHernandezdesigner]

Try anything. its ok to change your mind.... develop it as you go along, but start now. the most important part is learning by doing.

[@fatimagames4821]

OMG Gillian! I love your videos so much and they aren't just helpful and informative, but also amazingly entertaining! TY!

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Oh YayayINeed All The Guidance✨✨✨

[@thefinancialcavemanshow7640]

Great video Gillian, thanks for sharing!

[@gillianzperkins]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@swissasmr]

Gillian i appreciate your lessons so much

[@DeborahDede]

This is so helpful and I appreciate you sharing this crucial information. I recently started my KZbin journey and am excited to see where it might lead me. Thank you so much and have a great day!!

[@gillianzperkins]

You are so welcome! Congrats on starting your channel!

[@merlinaa4838]

I would advise you to invest in a crypto mining rig, because the profit isn’t very large but you can earn upto 10% weekly and there is no loss

[@ivansnegireff7037]

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[@jojivarani8873]

Haven't decided yet what business to start... Appreciate this video

[@kennedya]

Haha every so often I type something random in and I'm brought back to this channel. Feel like I should've just been subbed haha

[@Zzoomies]

I’m still in step 1. I have worked so many part/full time jobs that just make me miserable, and made even harder by seeing friends/hs classmates all succeeding and starting their own businesses, answering to no one but themselves. I encourage anyone like me who has so much pent up energy and drive to be their own boss to consider starting an LLC and taking the plunge. So many people back down from an idea that could succeed because they think that they’re missing something that other business owners have, but it really is about making that first step and being willing to dedicate and work harder than those around you. Good luck everyone with your entrepreneurial endeavors, and I’m always willing to bounce ideas off of each other!

[@akivaweil5066]

Terrible take, DO NOT start a business unless you are willing to answer to 100s of people more than you currently do - the customers.

[@Zo-hc2fn]

I am thinking about a new type of restaurants: eating-spots in eating-spots, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate this is opposed to current restaurants, thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are more powerful than restaurants, along with that, there is an app, people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days. menu is influenced by the live input of the people via an app

[@JadeTrading]

I wish there was a love button 😍

[@rabtechtutorialvideo]

Hey 👋

[@richardsondigitalmarketing3602]

Great Information! Thank you for the video!

[@Dr.Kritikamanshani.official]

Love your new series!

[@rickgonzales3717]

Love this vid and the clear guidance you offer. Looking forward to more of your stuff. I have the idea and now it's time to move forward.

[@judebitrus574]

Do you know you can earn over $20,000 in a week with investing in bitcoin trading and binary options

[@MrJoelMartinez]

I would be curious about the financial and legal part of this process as well

[@nasontua7160]

Thank you for this great video, your step of advise will help me to go ahead with my business plan. cheers

[@batudor]

I'm brand new at this! Just starting. I've been playing with a website and have let my family and friends know.

[@OliverBEYoung]

Just watched episode one: I am at the beginning stages for several ideas. No action taken other than brainstorming and minimal research.

[@Jamz19999]

that’s good, don’t give up

[@LivingSwedish]

What a great series! I'm working on it 🚀

[@deseart55]

Let’s start. Pray to succeed

[@irenecortez7819]

Thank you for this video. Loved it.

[@OlgaPogozheva]

I love this. One of my 2021 goals is to finally launch a paid membership site for IT entrepreneurs/IT people. If only there were MORE hours in a day!.. So much to accomplish before it's possible. 😑

[@Ali-hayder]

Good Luck!

[@cynthiabivins4999]

Thats's awesome! Are you looking for a digital marketing expert? If yes, Then search on google with @juwelbd199

[@herbalvenus209]

Im sending everyone confidence and discipline, I hope you stay strong as you encounter the dips in your path and I hope you do what you have to do when things go smooth, I hope everything happens the way it needs to unfold for you and I hope you see through your goals ❤️❤️❤️

[@teacher_dani_english]

Oh.My.God. Your hair is amazing...oh and great video, thanks!

[@angelsanchezfamily]

Hi Gillian, Good video to start my own business, great Job, Congratulation, God bless you

[@endure.athleticwear9562]

I want to start a clothing brand but I don’t know who or how to print my design.

[@zay3850]

I don’t know how sorry

[@VictoriaKessova-cy6jw]

All you have to do is make your design on a shirt and place an order, sometimes you can do sample orders. Your clothes will be shipped to you and you can start marketing online and you’ll start selling if you market good, trust me.

[@ErnieHernandezdesigner]

I can help with design. I would find a printer near you tho... so you save on money on freight.

[@TheKrystolMethod]

Im having trouble deciding what kind of business to start! I really like budgeting and personal finance and I love to write as well. Any ideas?? So far I have the name which is " The Krystol Method".

[@marianacoral6383]

I think that you can just start with something and figure out if you're really passionate about or you rather prefer something else. Just start and be consistent :)

[@TheKrystolMethod]

@@michellesun-forbes30under38 Thanks!

[@Zo-hc2fn]

there is the classic store with brick and mortar let's call it 1.0 in this store, products almost never change and the owner chose the products it is boring now, there must be a new store let's call it 2.0 in this store, products always change and people choose the products there will be via an app on the app, there is a huge catalog, people choose the products that will show up in the store the store is constantly being supplied with the products people choose

[@gratefulpanda2223]

It is definitely a personal goal for me!

[@ionmarketing8615]

Great video, great deals going on in that field lately

[@vitabrevisarslonga17]

Really nervous about starting my own business but also excited! I would LOVE to start my own music school. I'm in the early stages but have completed steps 1-3 so I'm going to keep on going slowly but surely!

[@geadonnamoore2719]

Go for it! A music school go for it. I hope you have students signs up who want to become vocal coach. Help singers to learn how to sing better. All the best.

[@AmandavanderGulik]

Totally agree Gillian. Right now more than ever we need expert guidance on how to build a business and avoid years of wasting time doing it the hard way. As for your question Gillian, I've pivoted this from baking cakes to teaching my fellow entrepreneurs how to turn their passions into passive income (using my online cake business as a real life example) Looking forward to lesson 1! Got my notifications on🤗😁🥰

[@abuhoraira2353]

Really helpful. Thank you.

[@Dahab4Tours]

Great content Gillian , thx a lot.

[@phoebemequinex]

i’m looking to start a business and this is so hopeful, just started watching this series and can’t wait to watch more!❤️❤️

[@creativehub660]

This is awesome! I am trying to create a 'brand' through my channel and about to start a small business selling stationary so this really helps! Keep doing what you're doing, Gillian! You're helping a lot of people out there!

[@gillianzperkins]

Thank you! That means a lot.

[@TylerCocci]

I have run my own Media Production company since I was 12 and now I make videos inspiring teens and young adults to start their videos no matter what age they are! We also talk a lot about productivity and how to have a great day! I am subscribed, fantastic video!!!

[@migusportratt8237]

Thank you for this great information. My business plan is that I want to sell online courses on how to draw in different mediums for women age 30-49 with kids and fulltime jobs. My youtube channel and website is going to be my focal point and facebook and pinterest my social media platforms. I have a goal that says around easter time so I am working on videos and all that jazz right now

[@ivansnegireff7037]

@@TylerCocci im age 46 be youtube long time

[@purityliseka8105]

This is wonderful n thanks for the great information Gillan

[@iamgrootiamgroot7423]

Good luck everyone u guys got it

[@evelynnamara-squadambition1882]

Great content Gillian. Excited for these series. Can't wait for the upcoming episodes

[@faux982]

Although I’m not doing it alone, trading has proven to be more than an avenue to generate residual income for me as it turned out to be rewarding over the past months.

[@marcellafuentes7067]

True but I tried and lost money. How are you earning profit ma’am.

[@faux982]

@@marcellafuentes7067 Just as mentioned, months ago I began putting my savings into stocks and fx investment. Coming across a reliable expert, Levi Clemans has proven more than lucrative for my investments. So now I continue to reinvest. Here you go

[@faux982]

@@marcellafuentes7067 Leviclemans(a)Gmai Lcom...Is he taking commissions for trades? Yes, I’m I still making money in the process? Hell yes!

[@Tamboool]

I Remember the first time I came across mentions of his expertise. I mulled over the possibilities of investing with Clemans, oh I hope there are still slots for new investors like myself. Dropped a message already.

[@Diyavarma843]

I personally lost money countless times trying to trade and build my portfolio not till I came across recommendations of Levi. He’s the brain behind my success.

[@cantaloupemfpeterson817]

I’m watching this video to get some idea as of how to start my own business. From what I learned? I need to figure out what I’m even going to do or even want to do

[@Gablaz17]

Thank you so much it’s helping me a lot with my first business

[@ryiasvibe7233]

trying to start my own business! and this gave me a great hands up 🙌🏽 thanks so much it’s starting process!!

[@samsensei7212]

Congrats on getting things started :)

[@merlinaa4838]

I would advise you to invest in a crypto mining rig, because the profit isn’t very large but you can earn upto 10% weekly and there is no loss

[@randomsubscriber3017]

Gillian i am 14 but i am trying to start my own business so i need to talk to you🤓🛍

[@xxmariaxx6742]

Im 14 need a co-owner?

[@randomsubscriber3017]

@@xxmariaxx6742 You to 🤓

[@c03m0_]

Thanks for the tips it helped me a lot, cuz i'm thinking of staring my own business!!!!

[@voltairepabustan]

Such great information!

[@venusflawn1980]

I recently picked just one idea to focus on for now. I realised that all these ideas could build on each other so I made an ordered list. If no.1 does well in the future I can go a step further and so on. I’m glad you made a checklist because I definitely checked mine off out of order. Probably because once I made a choice I got all excited and went charging ahead.

[@judebitrus574]

Do you know you can earn over $20,000 in a week with investing in bitcoin trading and binary options

[@jennajoybrown]

Hi Gillian! I’m in the early stages of my business and really getting myself into the mindset that I can do this. 🙂 I found one of your earlier videos with your business plan template and I can’t wait until you release that new video! I feel like I had been looking all over for a helpful business plan but the ones I found were not good- until I struck gold with yours! Thank you for sharing your tools and expertise.

[@gillianzperkins]

Yes, you CAN do this!

[@reneiloesechabalentle6953]

Hi there:) hope that you’re well. Uhm, where may I download the business plan that Ms Gillian is talking about.

[@kaijohn4638]

Good luck everyone

[@homemakingwithdenise]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@PracticalPianoTips]

Looking forward to your series. Great advice as always! I’m in the very beginning stages. Started a KZbin channel, working on my website, and thinking about which product I will focus on.

[@MelissaKane]

Great first steps guide for starting as an entrepreneur! I think part of business ownership, especially in the beginning is to allow room for change b/c our original thought might not be what our audience actually needs. Thanks, Gillian for another great video!

[@hurst-cs2jh]

He Melissa 😊🥰

[@judebitrus574]

Do you know you can earn over $20,000 in a week with investing in bitcoin trading and binary options

[@naytonfrancis5837]

Just wanna say this video was helpful and I just got some fresh business ideas,thank you for your help

[@uniquelyshellz]

Happy New Year 2021!!and your video was very informative and I am learning different things from your ch about business and more.💪💪🙌🙌🙏 Keep doing great things. May God blesses you and keep you.😊🙌🙏💪🙂

[@gillianzperkins]

Happy New Year to you too! Thanks for being here. :)

[@badcatfamily]

Thank you for always giving us value and in such a clear way. I’m on step 6-getting visibility and driving traffic. To be honest, I could improve on some of my previous steps as well. But this overall was very reassuring. And the best takeaway for me: focusing in on one type of content. I’m spread too thin over too many platforms and therefore not very productive on any

[@olenka6204]

This is so helpful! I love how clear your steps are and I already feel less overwhelmed with going forward with my business idea. Just subscribed to your channel :) Thank you!

[@hurst-cs2jh]

Hello Olenka🥰😊

[@Zo-hc2fn]

I am thinking about a new type of restaurants: eating-spots in eating-spots, food keeps changing, chefs also rotate this is opposed to current restaurants, thanks to this rotation of food and chefs, eating-spots are more powerful than restaurants, along with that, there is an app, people vote for the food that will be cooked in the next days. menu is influenced by the live input of the people via an app

[@shannonfrost5796]

I am taking my first step. Too much noise and sales pitches to wade through! I so appreciate your help. Shannon

[@kdreamzherself]

from youtube to business you help out alot

[@khemrajramutar4052]

This is so awesome, just a minute ago, i had watch Gillian's Business plan video, amazing. It just what I needed. I have my own business idea, that just fell into my life, hypnotherapy and life coaching services, but just as Gillian said, make one the primary focus. I love your work Gillian. You inspire me. Best wishes from Trinidad.

[@merlinaa4838]

I would advise you to invest in a crypto mining rig, because the profit isn’t very large but you can earn upto 10% weekly and there is no loss

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Amazing comments. If you are searching Web design & development related services, just search in google "Ansarul_Trigger"

[@ashleyjanelle4753]

Thank you, Gillian. This is very helpful. I've already accomplished several of these steps (yay!), but there are some I need to work on still. God Bless.

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💖💖💖💖

[@beiabas7828]

Hello

[@stevec.8196]

There is some great info here. Thank you. Subscribed and downloaded the free work sheets.

[@annsanders176]

Writing out my business plan!

[@ErythingFitness]

#1 decide what business -focus on that one and set yourself up for success #2 business plan -short and simple -clarity on what your going to do #3 Validate your idea - make sure there’s a need and demand - market research -beta launch #4 set up shop -website/homepage #5 manage transactions #6 scale -traffic and visibility -higher sales -sales funnel #7 double down on visibility -higher marketing -get creative - get more people to see it #8 delegate tasks -be smart about how much you can do - outsource task to “employees”

[@balex556]

well one of the most effective ways to engage,and boost your sales is creating website and an app to brand your business and am an expert I can help you with this services if need may be