Window shopping has taken a whole new meaning in the recent months. The whole world’s shopping habits have been forced to shift online so drastically which means there is no better time to open an online store than now.
Online shopping offers both convenience and safety so it’s unsurprising that people prefer to scroll through their phones than go out, get in their cars, drive and roam around a mall.
Also, the world of eCommerce has grown significantly over the last year making it so much easier to launch a store and gain profit without the added expense of a physical store.
It’s never been easier
If you have dreamt of running an online store before, there is no better time to start because resources are literally everywhere. You can think of it as like having access to your dream school’s library 24/7 without enrolling.
One resource that is readily accessible is Youtube. It’s a treasure trove where you can easily search for videos and tutorials to help you with step-by-step guides on how to build your own online store, stock it with products and gain profit from it.
Another information goldmine are Facebook groups. Here you can connect with other eCommerce business owners, suppliers and other individuals who can help give insight and support on how to grow your online store.
Are you ready to start an online store?
Understand that online selling is not a walk in the park. Nothing is guaranteed and know that you would need to do tons of research and put in a lot of hours. That is the only guarantee with online selling, you would to do a lot of work.
There are a lot of online store builders to choose from, i.e., BigCommerce, Woocommerce, Magento and Shopify to name a few. You can start by evaluating whichever fits in with the brand you are planning to launch.
As with all business ventures, you need passion and drive to start selling online. If you feel the burning desire to start your own business and is ready to put in the work for it, then you’re ready!
How can you open an online store?
Step 1. Go to www.shopify.com
Enter in the required details and click the “Start free trial” button. The 14-day trial should give you ample amount of time to build your store, add products and improve it before it goes live.
Step 2. Fill in your details
Once complete, click “Enter my store”
Step 3. Start Setting up your online shop
You are now ready to start customizing your store, uploading products and setting up payment and shipping options.
Start selling!
Now that you know how simple and easy it is to set up your own online store, you can start building your dream business. You can sell anything online these days but always start where you feel the most passionate about. Selling for a profit entails finding your niche, attracting your target customers and being able to sell products your customers are willing to pay for at a profitable margin.
