Best course for ABSOLUTE beginner to start a REAL online biz?

In my opinion there isn't one go-to course for Internet marketing. I believe the best thing to do is to identify the needs of your business (as you've somewhat done with list building, funnels, product creation, etc).

Your plan is going to vary greatly based upon what you're selling and who you're selling it to. Along with probably hundreds of other variables.

I think you summed it up best in your intro.. You've learned a lot from a lot of different people to get to where you are today. To succeed with IM, you'll probably have to learn a lot from a lot of different people other than one comprehensive source.

You learned from many different people and not just one course. So why would you expect creating a business to be any different? It isn't.

Steve

I have found that the best online course for a beginner is no course at all until you figure out all the questions that you need answered.

Before spending your money on an online course that will confuse and frustrate you because you don't understand the marketing terms used and don't know how to implement what they are teaching...You should first do your own research to figure out what you need to learn.

You first need to either search this forum or google for how to start an online biz.

Doing this search and finding that answer will lead to you have more questions. Keep searching and finding answers to questions that pop up in your head, as you are doing your own research.

After you have gained some knowledge of exactly what you need to learn how to do and how, then you should focus on finding courses that answer those specific questions.

In other words..you will get better results from courses designed to address specific topic instead an all-in-one course teaches you everything all at once because you will get overwhelmed with all the new information that's coming in all at once.

Take it brick by brick, instead of trying to build a castle in a day.

Just one man's opinion.
Good Luck.

So nobody has a single course or book to start with? I appreciate the feedback and I agree with a lot of it, but knowing this person, I'm confident searching google or this forum would not only be confusing, but easily lead her down the wrong path.

Just pick a good product on the WSO section and follow the system

The best course is actually doing something. I'm sure you've read alot of books on online business, but have you gotten started yet? Do you not believe the information in these books? It doesn't matter what the best course is. All that matters is will you follow the advice given in these courses?

Do you have the knowledge yourself to create a simple guide for the people that you're looking to help?

I used Profit Canvas by Brett Rutecky and Mike from Maine. They pretty much show everything from start to finish. They have a ton of easy to follow video's. Between the two of them, you can get a great start.

Well, it seems that pursuing the idea of building one course like that could probably be a business opportunity..

well...if she is dedicated to learning EVERYTHING...I know a comprehensive course . dont want to be peddling here so if you want to know more just hit me up on facebook or through the forum here. I will tell you that it is hours and hours of A2Z , so she needs to be dedicated. I only used about half and jumped my game big time.

Study this forum, and remember to search for your question to see if it's been asked before.

You'll find plenty of helpful info if you just do that, and it won't cost anything.

I'd recommend checking out Mathew Woodward's blog, as he's got some really good stuff for newbies.