E-Commerce Business Startup Guide
Do the arithmetic first, then build the store. This 27-page guide walks through six ecommerce models compared side by side, break-even CAC/ROAS economics, and sales-tax nexus and FTC shipping-rule compliance — plus working templates to run it with.
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What It Covers
Six ecommerce models compared — dropshipping, digital products, private label, and more — so you pick the one that fits your capital and time. Break-even CAC/ROAS math, done before you spend on ads. Sales-tax nexus rules and the FTC's 30-day shipping rule, plus payment-processor and chargeback risk.
Working Templates Included
- Startup checklist
- Equipment and budget worksheet
- Product and pricing estimate
- Invoice and order record
- Job log and customer tracker
- Compliance and risk page
- 90-day scorecard
This guide gives you the framework. When you're ready for the real numbers — filled-in cost ranges, licensing detail for your state, and a build-out budget — the full E-Commerce Business Plan is coming soon.