Starting a Retail Business
- Decide what shop to open
- Obtain a business license and liability insurance
- Store items up high
- Add hooks, a hanging rack, or ceiling storage
Cost of Opening a Storefront
- To build an online store, you need anywhere from $1000 – $100,000
- Retail shelving ranges from $300 to $3,000
- Retail cash wrap ranges from the $200s to over $5,000
Selling on Amazon
- Amazon does not specify a minimum follower count for storefronts
- To register as a seller on Amazon, all you need is a smartphone or a desktop with an active internet connection
The most affordable method to create an online store is typically through e-commerce website creators. Depending on whether you have retail stores or not, the cost of e-commerce ranges from $39 to $399 per month.
Sites offer template designs for small fees. While possible to run solo, 1-4 people often maintain necessary sales volumes.