Day 1

Subject: [firstname], Thanks for signing up

Dear [firstname],

Thanks for signing up to this short e-course on Internet marketing for complete beginners. Over the coming days I'm going to be sending you a LOT of information; be sure to check your inbox every day, and to mark my messages as “important”.  It's also a good idea to set some time aside each day to read my messages and act on the information they contain.

Specifically, we're going to talk about:

* The different types of online business you can start (and there's more variety than you think)
* What a “niche” is and how to choose the right one for you
* How to draw up a profile of your ideal customer
* Some neat market research tools
* And a whole lot more!

Of course, if you want to get a head start on all this, I've put together a no-holes-barred manual that covers everything in detail.  You can find out all about it here: [link to sales page].

The question a lot of people ask is: Why start an online business?  The answer is as varied as there are online businesses to start!  

The three most popular reasons are:

* Independence – you can be your own boss and set your own hours
* Flexibility – you can build your business around your lifestyle instead of the other way around.
* Profitability – you put the proceeds of your hard work in your own pocket instead of someone else's.

Oftentimes, the prospect of starting a new business can be daunting; however, as you'll discover over the coming days, starting a new online business is not difficult when you know how. 

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

PS. Tomorrow I'll delve into some of the different online businesses you can start – there are probably more types than you realize, so be sure to check your inbox and be prepared to be amazed!
