I want to open a used clothing online store. What do I need, besides a website & product?

Question

What is the best web company to go through?
Do I need a license?
What other things will I need?
I have start up product, and small startup capitol.

Answer 1

Hello,

This web site, http://myurbanchicboutique.com is a start up company doing the same thing. You should register your business name at the County Clerks office. (usually under $30 bucks, at least wherever I have lived)

Web Hosting Depends on your needs. Check these out, the first one is the host that the store above is using. (I know because we have the same web site designer and she recommends them):

http://www.siteground.com

http://wahmshoppes.com

http://merchantmoms.com/check.php

You should also check out
http://www.frugalmarketing.com/marketingtips.shtml
You have to market your site, Just because you build it doesnt mean they will come.

Also wanted to add that you will need a tax ID Number, contact the SCORE in your area,but basically you will need to charge sales tax to anyone that purchases from you in your state.

Best of luck,
http://bloggingmyownbusiness.blogspot.com

http://boutiquepublications.com

Answer 2

You can always start on EBAY ... very low cost, people already know to go there and search, and you don't need your own website. If it take off, create your own site, and you can link to it from EBAY.

Answer 3

You will need LLC owner rights to site.(limited liability company)
A cart
Paypal most preferred method of payment.

http://www.bizfilings.com/products/llc.asp
http://www.2checkout.com/home.html