40+ Steps · 6 Phases · Progress Tracked
| Phase | Duration | Key Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| Research & Planning | 1-2 weeks | Niche validated, competitors analyzed |
| Legal & Business | 1 week | LLC formed, EIN obtained |
| Store Setup | 1-2 weeks | Store live with 10+ products |
| Marketing Setup | 1 week | Social accounts, email list, pixel installed |
| Pre-Launch | 1 week | Test orders, friends & family feedback |
| Launch | Day 1 | First real customer sale |
| Item | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Platform (Shopify/Woo) | $0-39/mo | $39/mo |
| Domain name | $12/yr | $12/yr |
| Initial inventory | $0 (dropship) | $200-1,000 |
| Logo & branding | $0 (DIY) | $50-200 |
| Marketing budget (month 1) | $100 | $500-1,000 |
| LLC formation | $50-500 | $100 |
| Total | $162+ | $900-2,400 |