There has never been a better time to start your own online business. Don’t let fear or uncertainty hold you back – take the leap and start building your dream today.
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Little Big Shop is an elegant website builder and e-Commerce platform that is cost effective and simple to use, making it a perfect solution for startups and small business.
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I'm new to running a business,
where do I start?
The hardest part about setting up a small business is understanding where to start. Here, we have developed a simple guide that will help guide you through the process with some key resources.
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Choose and register a business name
Naming your business can be one of the hardest things to do. What is appealing? Is it taken? Does it work as a URL? Is it memorable? Can it be trademarked, should I grow?
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. [Find out more]
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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 of how your company will operate and everyone is 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 that are specific to your business, which helps limit your liability if a customer decides to complain about your product or service. Little Big Shop allows 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. [Find out more]
FAQs
Is there a checklist for starting a business?
There are numerous checklists that can be found highlighting all of the components that you require to starting a business.
Some of the things you need to consider when starting a business and they include developing a business plan, accounting advice, book keeping and invoicing, legal requirements for the industry you are in, your business location and many more items.
The Australian Federal Government has developed a checklist that is pretty comprehensive for starting a business, you can find it here.
Do I need an ABN to sell products?
Yes, all businesses in Australia require an ABN to sell products commercially.
Is it easy to get started, do you have a free trial?
Just sign up for our free 14 day trial to get things in motion.
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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