HOW TO START AN ONLINE BUSINESS
💻 HOW TO START AN ONLINE BUSINESS
1️⃣ Choose Your Business Idea
Pick something you can sell online:
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Products (clothes, accessories, handmade items)
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Services (graphic design, writing, tutoring)
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Digital products (ebooks, templates, courses)
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Dropshipping (sell without storing inventory)
👉 Choose something you enjoy AND people want to buy.
2️⃣ Research the Market
Before starting, check:
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Who are your customers?
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What problems can you solve?
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Who are your competitors?
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What price do they offer?
This helps you avoid losing money and time.
3️⃣ Choose a Business Name
Pick a short, easy, and unique name.
Make sure:
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The name is not already used
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You can use it for social media
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A website domain is available (optional)
4️⃣ Set Up Your Online Store or Platform
You can start selling on:
For products:
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Shopify
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Etsy
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Daraz (Pakistan)
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Amazon
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Your own website
For services:
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Fiverr
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Upwork
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Freelancer
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Instagram / Facebook pages
5️⃣ Create Professional Social Media Accounts
Social media helps attract customers.
Use:
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Instagram
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Facebook
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Tiktok
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YouTube
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Pinterest
Post regularly:
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Product photos
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Behind-the-scenes
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Customer reviews
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Tips or tutorials
6️⃣ Start With Simple Branding
Branding includes:
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Logo
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Color theme
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Font style
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Business bio
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Packaging (if selling products)
You can create logos FREE on:
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Canva
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Adobe Express
7️⃣ Arrange Payment & Delivery
For payments:
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Local bank account
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Easypaisa / JazzCash
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Cash on delivery (COD)
For deliveries (Pakistan):
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TCS
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Leopards
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PostEx
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BlueEx
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Trax
8️⃣ Market Your Business
To get customers:
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Post daily on social media
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Use hashtags
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Run low-budget ads
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Collaborate with influencers
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Offer discounts to first buyers
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Ask buyers to share reviews
9️⃣ Keep Good Customer Service
Customers will only return if they trust you.
Be:
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Friendly
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Fast to reply
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Clear about delivery time
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Honest about product quality
🔟 Track Your Progress
Check:
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Which products sell the most
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Which posts get the most likes
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What customers complain about
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How much profit you earn
Then improve your business based on these results.
⭐ Simple Online Business Ideas for Beginners
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Selling jewelry or handmade crafts
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Customized mugs, shirts, and keychains
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Digital planners or templates
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Social media management
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Online tutoring
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Dropshipping
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Reselling products
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Selling food or bakery items locally
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