Products: Physical (clothing, electronics) or digital (ebooks, courses)
Services: Freelance work, consulting, subscriptions
Validate your idea by checking demand (Google Trends, Amazon bestsellers, forums)
Create a Business Plan
- Target audience
- Product sourcing and pricing
- Marketing strategy
- Logistics and operations
- Budget and funding
Create a Brand
Business name – short, memorable, and relevant
Logo – use free tools like Canva or hire a designer
Domain name – register your website name
Set Up Your Online Store
You can choose:
- Shopify – beginner-friendly
- WooCommerce – for WordPress users
- Wix or Squarespace – drag-and-drop website builders
- Etsy/Amazon/eBay – if you prefer marketplaces
💳 Set up payments: Use PayPal, Stripe, or Shopify Payments.
🚚 Set up shipping: Define shipping rates and regions you’ll serve.