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How to build an online store in 2021 : A step by step guide

A Step by Step Guide to Build an Online Store in 2021

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How to build an online store in 2021 : A step by step guide

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  1. HowtoBuildanOnline Storein2021:AStep byStepGuide

  2. Introduction

  3. In 2019, the market size of the eCommerce retail business was valued at a whopping $4.25 trillion and it is expected to grow with a CAGR of 9.4% between the 2020 and 2027 tenure. Increased and excessive use of cell phones and the convenience of buying day-to-day fundamentals and luxury items from the solace of the home is principally driving the development. Also, the accessibility of plenty of alternatives, lower value when compared to the actual or physical stores, and innovation empowered online trials of attire and accessory are some of the other variables adding to the prospering interest for retail eCommerce business across the world. Additionally, the retail industry has been revolutionized by the internet through increased retailer connections from local areas to overseas as well. This leads to increased expediency for the customers and increased cross-border success.

  4. GUIDETOSETTINGUPYOUR ECOMMERCESTORE To build an online store is not an easy job but it is not tedious as well, provided you are familiar with the business you are entering in and who are the right people to partner with and where to get the appropriate support and guidanc

  5. PICKING A NICHE: Selling a product just because others are doing it but you do not wish to can be a very costly mistake. It is always better to be ahead of time when you decide to go ahead and sell your product online. Once you are aware of the product which you feel you are comfortable in selling you can carry out the associated process with it with ease and comfort. Always keep in mind to select a niche that is profitable, for instance, selling IT and office supplies products is a highly profitable niche. SELECTING AN ECOMMERCE PLATFORM: Here comes one of the most important parts with respect to your wanting to build an eCommerce store and set up your online business. In present times, every B2B organization irrespective of the size and nature of the business requires the support of an eCommerce platform without which they can never wish to survive in the market, forget about giving competition to big players. You must look at the following aspects when considering selecting an eCommerce platform:- 1. Catalog and customized pricing information: One of the most essential features an eCommerce platform can incorporate is to have the ability to customize. It should provide catalog and pricing-related information to the customer based on their log-in information. All this would lead to the processes being streamlined and automated, reducing the manual efforts and making buying easier and effective.

  6. 2. PunchOut feature: To make the buy and sell process pleasant, smooth, and easy by notches, the chosen eCommerce platform should have the PunchOut feature. What does it do? PunchOut catalogs help the buyer access supplier's catalog or the store from within their procurement framework. This automates the entire process and ensures that efficiency and effectiveness increase and at the same time buying becomes easy and simple just like that of B2C. 3. Integration: This remains to be the most important aspect of any eCommerce platform. An eCommerce solution that does not integrate is not a solution in the first place. Having integrations with various third-party applications such as ERP, CRM, CMS, accounting software and payment gateways pave the way for smooth and effortless business transactions, ultimately leading to a huge increase in business growth and improvement in the business cycle processes. HUNTING FOR DISTRIBUTORS: Having associations with the proper merchant can be vital for any individual who wishes to set up an online business and open an eCommerce store. For instance, if you set up an online business where you wish to sell IT or office supplies products, having tie-ups with the renowned IT & office supplies distributor is what you would want to aim for. Those who provide drop-shipping facilities and are supportive concerning distributor catalog integration should be the ones to go with. The drop-shipping facility would be responsible for huge reductions in extra costs which might have been there if you had to stock the inventory. Since the product is directly delivered to the end-user by the distributor, related expenses such as storage facility, paying the rent, stocking the inventory, and other aspects are out of the question.

  7. Distributor catalog integration would ensure that product-related information is being updated to the buyer in real-time, improving the buying experience and making the process hassle-free and automated, thereby decreasing the chances of any errors. GET DONE WITH PAYMENT GATEWAYS AND PAYOUTS: Here, you should be sure about the various payment methods which your business would be willing to accept. Through payment gateways, you collect money from the customers. Again, there are eCommerce platforms that have all this set up within their system to remove the burden from your head and let you focus on the most important part, i.e., selling. That being said, you would always want to have a payment gateway that increases business opportunities. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Simply following the things mentioned before, and setting up your online store with rich content, rewarding offers, and promotions will not be sufficient. One thing should be understood that customer is god and every business revolves around customers. These phrases should be more than sufficient to make you understand the importance of customer service and how any sort of mishaps or fraudulent ways can lead to serious blunder. The success of an online store would depend upon its timely maintenance along with its management and truly top-notch customer service to facilitate repeat business.

  8. CONCLUSION Setting up an online store and operating your business online can be a game- changer and can bring you fortunes, provided you possess sound knowledge about your business, have connections with a renowned eCommerce platform, and are disciplined enough to be sure that no matter the situation, you are going to make it work and be successful.

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