Starting Ecommerce Business Checklist

This starting ecommerce business checklist template has 2 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our business plan kit documents.

Sample of our starting ecommerce business checklist template:

CHECKLIST STARTING AN E-COMMERCE BUSINESS Starting an e-commerce business takes adequate planning and preparation to ensure success. The e-commerce industry has grown tremendously over the past few years as internet use has increased. More and more individuals now purchase goods and services over the internet, leading to an increase in online businesses. In the e-commerce business, several buyers and sellers exchange their services with other consumers over the internet. There are various steps and decisions involved in starting an e-commerce business. The following is a practical checklist to follow when starting an e-commerce business: Create a Business Name. When creating an e-commerce business, the first thing to do is choose a business name. Choosing a business name is vital, as it must be unique, and no one else must use it. It is advisable to keep the business name short for easy remembrance by the customers. Search for and Secure a Domain Name. After deciding on a business name, another vital task is searching for and choosing an available and appropriate domain name. The selected domain name needs to be unique and identify your website alone. The business name is often used as the domain name; however, it may not be available as a domain name. If the business name is unavailable for use as your domain name, use a URL related to the business. Getting a domain name that closely describes the company's business enables customers to remember the name and return to the site. Register the Domain Name. Once a domain name is secured, it is time to register it with a domain registrar. To complete the registration, input your name, email, and phone number. If you want to register the domain name by yourself, complete the necessary paperwork from the IRS. Apply for Business Permits and Licenses. To operate an e-commerce business, obtaining business permits and licenses is vital. Check the type of sales tax license you need according to your state and get it approved before operating. The rules regarding business permits and licenses may vary in every state, hence the need to figure out the requirements in your state.