1.Know first what you are going to sell, how, and to whom.

Select a product that you love and are familiar with. If you love fashionable clothes then consider it for your e-commerce business. You know how to choose good clothes, what its best prices are, and how you will sell it to customers with fashion taste similar to yours.

2.Prepare your business plan.

Write a business plan. A simple and short one will do. With a business plan, you identify your target market including its size, potential, and trends. You can write down how you will manage your business and who will help you do it. You will also calculate how much sales you can possibly generate, list down your expenses, and determine when and how much profit you will make.

3.Fund your business at the lowest possible cost.

Your business plan also shows how much capital you need to start and operate your business. It is always advisable to run your business using the lowest capital requirement as possible. As much as possible, use your own money.

4.Build a website.

As e-commerce is an online business, you need a good website. Your website basically tells your customers what you are selling and why they should buy from you instead of your competitors. It is where you can communicate and do business with your customers.