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Build your online business with Shopify
Shopify offers the tools and services to start, run, and grow your business
Try Shopify free for 3 days, no credit card required. By entering your email, you agree to receive marketing emails from Shopify.
Build your brand
Create a business name and logo. Look professional and help customers connect with your business.
Build your online presence
Find a domain, explore stock images, and amplify your brand
Build your store
User Shopify's powerful features to start selling. Bring your idea to live with the tools you need to start selling
Brands that use Shopify
“I had all my signs and my branding ready to go and it was a matter of is this going to work… but people loved it, it wasn’t just in my head.”
Beena | Baby Wisp
FAQs
Tap into a skillset you have and use free tools.
Save six months’ worth of expenses.
Ask your family and friends for startup funds.
Find out about local small business grants and funding opportunities.
Apply for a small business loan.
Look into potential angel investors.
Find a business idea
Write your business plan
Secure financing to fund your business
Choose a business structure
Get federal and state tax ID numbers
Obtain a business license and permits
Open a business bank account
Get business insurance
Select your tools and software
Build your team
Market your business
There’s never a specific right time to start a business. You should start a business when you have the time and attention to commit to it. However, there’s no problem with starting while you are still working another job.
