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I want to start my own online shoe store business, where should I start?

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Question added by Robert Rivera
Date Posted: 2021/12/13
Magdale Mandala
by Magdale Mandala , Job Analyst , Basq

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If you have dreamed of starting an online shoe store business, now is the time to start your own Zappos, Endless, or Piperlime site and sell designer shoes to women online. Whether you have a passion for Crocs or LaCroix — or want to sell handmade shoes or sandals for the summer swim season — here's how to start an online shoe store and make your shoe business dream a reality.

Step 1

Write a business plan for your online shoe store. Decide what types of shoes you will offer for sale. Interview other successful online shoe retailers for tips on writing your shoe retail business plan. Search the Small Business Administration's website for sample business plans for your online shoe business.

Step 2

Register a domain name. Your domain name is a piece of Internet real estate that your customers will use to shop for shoes. To please the search engines and your customers, reserve a domain name that includes the words "online shoe store" to maximize SEO opportunities.

Step 3

Design your online store and obtain secure hosting. Buy a ready-made template for your shoe store or use a web designer who specializes in online retail websites. Ensure that whatever retail website application you choose provides options for sizing, photos of the shoes, available colors, and product descriptions for your online shop customers.

Step 4

Get state and local business requirements for your online shoe store. A retail shoe store business, whether it is online or freestanding, must have a sales tax license, incorporation from the state, and an EIN number. If you buy merchandise with a shoe wholesaler, you will need to provide proof of a retail license, a business account, and corporation documents to complete a shoe order.

Step 5

Obtain your shoe store merchandise through wholesalers and distributors. Look for store closeouts on eBay. Peruse online wholesalers for shoe brands that your ideal customer will purchase online. Contact shoe manufacturers directly to see if they will give you a deal for bulk orders. Start with 10 sizes for each shoe style to ensure that your customer selection is varied.

Step 6

Prepare for customer service and shipping requirements for your online shoe store. Create a designated email address for customer complaints and issues. Investigate the prices for drop shipping or use FedEx or UPS for standard and overnight shipping requests.

That was all the information you need to know for starting an online shoe store. By choosing the right product and delivering an exceptional experience, you will be able to establish a loyal customer base and ultimately build your dream brand.

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