Choose a product or niche
Research your target market
Analyze competitors
Validate product demand
Decide on a business model
Source products or create inventory
Set up your business legally
Register your business name
Open a business bank account
Choose an ecommerce platform
Buy a domain name
Design your online store
Add product listings
Set pricing and profit margins
Set up payment processing
Configure shipping options
Create return and refund policies
Set up tax collection
Launch marketing campaigns
Build an email list
Optimize for search engines
Use social media marketing
Run paid ads
Track analytics and sales
Improve based on customer feedback
Scale operations over time