How To Start an E-Commerce Business

Starting an e-commerce business can seem daunting, but it's actually a relatively straightforward process. Here are some steps to help you get started:

  1. Choose your product or service: Start by deciding what you want to sell. You might choose to sell physical products, digital products, or services. It's important to choose something that you are passionate about and that has a market demand.

  2. Conduct market research: Before you start your e-commerce business, you need to research your target market. This involves identifying your ideal customer, understanding their needs and preferences, and analyzing your competitors.

  3. Choose an e-commerce platform: There are many e-commerce platforms available, such as Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce. Choose a platform that fits your needs and budget.

  4. Register your business: You will need to register your e-commerce business and obtain any necessary licenses and permits. This will vary depending on your location and the type of business you are starting.

  5. Build your website: Your e-commerce website is your virtual storefront, so it's important to make it user-friendly and visually appealing. Use a professional design and make sure your site is optimized for search engines.

  6. Set up payment and shipping options: You will need to choose a payment gateway to accept online payments and set up shipping options for your products. Make sure you understand the fees and terms of each option.

  7. Launch your website: Once your website is complete, it's time to launch it! Promote your e-commerce store on social media, through email marketing, and other channels to attract your first customers.

Starting an e-commerce business requires effort, time, and dedication. It's important to continuously analyze and optimize your website and marketing efforts to drive sales and grow your business.

Angie Viehman
Why Start an E-commerce Business

There are several reasons why you might want to consider starting an e-commerce store:

  1. Reach a larger audience: With an e-commerce store, you have the ability to reach customers from all over the world. This means that you can potentially expand your customer base beyond your local area or even your country.

  2. Lower startup costs: Starting an e-commerce store can be significantly less expensive than opening a traditional brick-and-mortar store. You won't have to worry about rent, utilities, or other overhead costs associated with physical locations.

  3. Convenience: Shopping online is convenient for customers. They can browse and make purchases from the comfort of their own homes, which can lead to increased sales and repeat customers.

  4. 24/7 availability: Your e-commerce store will be available to customers 24/7, even when you're sleeping or on vacation. This means that you can potentially make sales at any time of the day or night.

  5. Data-driven insights: E-commerce platforms provide you with a wealth of data that you can use to make informed business decisions. You can track customer behavior, analyze sales trends, and identify opportunities for growth.

  6. Flexibility: With an e-commerce store, you have the ability to work from anywhere with an internet connection. This means that you can run your business from home, a coffee shop, or even while traveling.

Overall, starting an e-commerce store can be a great way to reach new customers, reduce costs, and increase flexibility. However, it's important to keep in mind that running an e-commerce store requires dedication and hard work, just like any other business.

Angie Viehman
How to Manage Your Business Finances w/Giovana Bier

Wanna know what cats have to do with business finances? That's an easy one...Gigi Bier! Gigi is the founder of My Cats and Me and she's all about that CATNIP...Complete Abundant Transformation by Nurturing Intentional Profit. She puts money systems in place so business are profitable and she's an advocate for owners paying themselves FIRST! Yes, please!

Money conversations usually feel very heavy, unfun, overwhelming and so difficult. And while being good with money is not innate, it is a skill that can be developed by anyone.

In today's episode, we're joined by Giovana Bier, a money coach, and Profit First strategist. She is the founder of My Cats And Me Profit Alignment, where she helps entrepreneurs build profitable and sustainable businesses that support their lifestyles. Giovana is passionate about helping entrepreneurs drop money beliefs that hold them back from reaching the next level with their businesses. 

Tune in as she helps you develop an intimate relationship with money, run a lean business model, and set yourself up for success. 

In a nutshell, we speak about:

  • How to figure out what your numbers are

  • All that's impactful for the longevity of your business

  • Releasing yourself from focusing on maintaining the money you already have

  • Finding your tolerance level and pushing a little bit

  • The amazing Profit First Method

  • Making decisions from abundance rather than making decisions from fear and scarcity

  • The incredible 3M's [Mindset, Monetization & Money system] blueprint 

… and so much more! 


Check out Giovana Bier:

Gigi's Website:www.gigibier.com/

Company's Website:www.mycatsandme.com 

Company's Instagram: @mycatsandme

Gigi's Instagram: @gigibr

Quotes:

“If you don't like where you are today, you need to change those decisions, to change those actions. And I guarantee that you're gonna have a different result. “

“Ignoring your money is not going to change your current situation. It's like if you have a garden, and you see weeds, and instead of doing weed treatment, whatever is that people do, you just close the blinders. “

 
 
Biz Success/Fulfilment, Biz Planning/Strategy, Online BusinessAngie Viehman
3 Ways to Use Private Podcasts to Grow Your Business w/Nora Sudduth

Why would a podcaster who’s looking to build an audience and earn sponsorship deals consider going private? Well, there are plenty of great reasons why private podcasting can be a beneficial choice for many business owners, and Nora Sudduth talks about them in this episode.

Nora Sudduth is the leading program design and marketing strategist, and co-founder of Hello Audio. Nora has helped businesses sell over $500M of products and services online. Hello Audio is an audio hosting platform that lets you take your digital content - your course, audiobook, masterclasses, summit recordings, and coaching calls - and turn it into a private podcast feed that your customers can listen to on the go. 

Tune in to learn how possible it is to provide next-level customer experience with exclusive, on-demand audio content. 

In a nutshell, we speak about:

  • Her career journey before founding Hello Audio

  • What is Hello Audio in the private podcasting space

  • How Hello Audio is opening a lot of possibilities in marketing, fulfillment, delivery, and onboarding 

  • Ways you can utilize private podcasts

  • The beauty and value of audio

  • How you can access Hello Audio services

… and so much more!


Check out Nora Sudduth:

Company's Website: https://helloaudio.fm 

Nora's website: https://norasudduth.com

 
 
Biz Success/Fulfilment, Biz Planning/Strategy, Online BusinessAngie Viehman