The hardest part about setting up a small business is understanding where to start. We made a guide to help you set up your online store. This will feature important steps and resources for the process!
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Little Big Shop provides a cost-effective and user-friendly website builder and e-Commerce platform. The perfect solution for startups and small business to sell products online.
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There has never been a better time to start your own ecommerce business and selling online. Don’t let fear or uncertainty hold you back– take the leap and start building your dream today.
I'm new to running a business,
where do I start?
Choose and register a business name
Naming your business can be one of the hardest things to do.
Is the name appealing? Taken? Work as a URL? Memorable? There are many factors to consider when choosing and registering a business name.
Design a logo
A logo is part of your visual identity. At the basic level, you can simply develop a logo or at the maximum you can build out a complete brand guide. We explain the option available to you and what to look out for.
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Register a domain name
To complete this step, you’ll need to have your business name and ABN sorted. This is because you can only get a .com.au address if you’re a registered Australian business. [Find out more]
Define your business policies
Having organisational policies and procedures in place is important for having a defined set of rules. This should regulate how your company will operate and make everyone on the same page. Business policies can include company values, safety policies, customer experience and privacy. [Find out more]
Legal requirements for starting a business
As a small business owner, it is highly recommended that you display Terms & Conditions specific to your business. This will help limit your liability if a customer decides to complain about your product or service. We allow you to create the following policies:
- Terms of service
- Privacy policy
- Refund policy
Develop an eCommerce marketing strategy
A well-researched marketing plan will support your business/brand direction, and will help you get started on market research and growing your business. Whether it is for social media marketing, finding your target audience, or a long term marketing strategy, marketing is crucial for the success of a business, providing you the most reach and conversion for your potential customers. [Find out more]
FAQs
Is there a checklist for starting a business?
Whether you’re finding out how to start a small business from home or already have one up and running, there are various factors you must take into account. Numerous online resources provide comprehensive checklists detailing all the necessary elements for setting up a business.
Regardless of the type of business you have, there are many things to consider when starting a business. Developing a business plan, business structure, accounting advice, target market, industry legal requirements, your business location and more are some of the things you need to consider.
The Australian Federal Government has developed a checklist that is relatively comprehensive for starting a business. Online courses can also provide good insight into starting a business.
Do I need an ABN to sell products?
All businesses in Australia require an ABN to sell products commercially.
Is it easy to get started, do you have a free trial?
We are sure you have a good idea for a business already. If you have a business model and know what type of product you need to sell on your online marketplace, just sign up for our free 14 day trial to get things running. You can make a online shop to start selling online in no time, just make sure to add your product descriptions!
What plans does Little Big Shop offer?
We have three subscription plan options: Startup, Little and Big. To learn more about what each plan offers, see the Pricing page.
Do you have a promo code?
At the moment we are offering our foundation members 20% off their monthly subscription for the first six months. Enter the code NEW20 during the sign up process.
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