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Want to start my online clothing store but dont know how

by epfl, Window Shopper

  • Created: January 27, 2013, 2:04 pm
  • Updated: January 28, 2013, 12:00 pm
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Hello. I finally have the money to start my "dream" but I dont know how to go about doing it. I have researched for months but I am confused. Do I need a LLC.. What if the name has already been taken.. I dont persnally know anyone that has an online business. Any help..advice? Info that might help: I live in Missouri. I want to sale womens clothing and other items(handmade home decor) I know that I may need to get a resellers license being that I am going to purchase wholesale And I'm going thru my midway to midlife crisis and I hope this isnt another one of my insane adventures..lol
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benjaminESL | Window Shopper | 2/28/2013 - 5:59 am

There are some great tools out there for building functional user friendly sites. You could start of using wordpress as your content management system and a theme (basically a theme makes your site look the way it does) to make your site look great. You can then use a plugin (installed through wordpress) to make all of your ecommerce systems work. Tools: 1) Wordpress.com - a content management system 2) A theme - makes your site look pretty 3) Plugins - makes your site do stuff - I have no affiliation with any of these links, they are just great tools for getting online! This post was edited to remove links. Please review our Community Best Practices (http://www.sba.gov/community) for more information about how best to participate in our online discussions. Thank you.
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jackhard | Window Shopper | 1/30/2013 - 12:41 am

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digitalmarketing | Window Shopper | 1/29/2013 - 2:27 pm

Since you are planning on selling your products online, after you have taken
care of naming and registering your business, you are most likely going to
have to set up an e-commerce website for your business.

This can be challenging to do, as it must be able to process payments and
orders so a proper CRM system needs to be set in place.
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BizResearcher | Window Shopper | 1/29/2013 - 1:08 pm

You may want to meet with a counselor at a small business development center
or a womens business center in your area. Their services are free and they
can evaluate your business plan and help you get started properly. You will
definitely need a resellers/sales tax permit.

In most states, an LLC cannot use a name that is being used by another
business. Rather, you must choose a unique name. The office where you
register the name can tell you what your state requires.

JGabriel | Community Moderator | 1/28/2013 - 12:37 pm

In case you haven't already, check out some of our resources for starting a business. You'll find a guide to help you determine if you're ready, details about writing a business plan, and preparing business finances. An additional approach that may be useful is talking to a mentor who could offer you specific guidance.Good luck!