5 things you need to start a retail business (besides merchandise).
Everybody seems to have a side hustle these days. Whether that is painting a few pieces a year or a large women’s apparel boutique there are a few things that every side hustle/small business needs. In this post we will cover what digital and physical possessions you need to start your company.
Shopify
Shopify is the most powerful Ecommerce site on the market right now. I recommend Shopify to all of my clients who want to sell anything online. Shopify is hands down the most intuitive and user-friendly platform I have used (and I have used A LOT). One compliment I always get from people who switch from other platforms is that everything for the most part is included in Shopify. That includes shipping, facebook and google integration, analytics, inventory management, subscription services, tutorials, Shopify support, and so much more. Shopify is only growing more and more powerful and I have already seen multiple improvements over the years I have been using their service. My final reason for why I love Shopify is that you can get in contact with support quickly and actually speak to someone over the phone that can communicate properly with you. The majority of the time my wait is only a few minutes and you don’t have to sit on hold either. You can hop in line just by putting in your phone number.
2. Camera
It might seem obvious, but in case you do not already know, get a good camera. You will have to take pictures of your product to sell online and it helps if you are selling in person as well. Whether you use your phone camera or a DSLR camera
