Starting a small business online Filed under: Business By contrast, business on the net is enjoying a relative boom. Starting a small business online can be accomplished on a virtual shoestring budget, while starting a small business of the brick and mortar variety entails substantial overhead. If your household income is shrinking and you're not sure what tomorrow may bring, perhaps now is the time to investigate the possibilities of starting a small business online. 11:36 pm | Recently Announced Articles