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This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify. Original link：https://www.shopify.com/blog/204910217-business-lessons-from-a-6-figure-beauty-brand Megan Cox went to bed and woke up in the morning to find that she had made $10,000 in sales overnight. At the time, she was an MIT student with a newly launched store, Amalie Beauty—her first foray into manufacturing and ecommerce. Amalie now has six-figure sales, a history of glowing press, and products that sell out as soon as they launch. How did it get here? Let’s rewind three years. Megan started her business to solve a pain point: she destroyed her natural lashes and couldn’t find a restorative product that worked. After poring through the research and matching it against the products on the market, she found a gap. What she also found was a massive audience for her product—an army of women (and men) looking for a simple, natural solution to a common problem….

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify. Original link：https://www.shopify.com/blog/start-online-tshirt-business T-shirts aren’t just a staple of casual wear—they’re articles of clothing that often reflect our personalities, interests, and identities. Because of this, selling t-shirts online has become a popular choice, especially for entrepreneurs and artists looking for a relatively inexpensive way to learn how to start a business. Plus, the global market for the custom t-shirt printing industry is expected to eclipse $10 billion by 2025. With the growth in popularity of selling t-shirts, there’s no doubt you’ll face some stiff competition. But by building a brand for a specific target audience and creating t-shirt designs your customers want, you can find your own success. In this guide, we’ll go through each step of starting an online t-shirt business that brings in extra income month over month. How to start an online t-shirt business, step-by-step Choose a niche…

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify. Original link：https://www.shopify.com/blog/eco-friendly-products Earth Day arrived quietly this year—did you almost miss it? There is, after all, a lot going on in the world, and it may be hard to find the energy to care about sustainability when a global pandemic is dominating our collective attention. But today is a good reminder that being thoughtful about how we consume is as important as ever. Now is the time to support independent businesses that have been hit hard by COVID-19—especially those on a relentless pursuit to make the world a better place. For the environment, the impacts of a global shutdown have cut both ways. Pollution has seen a decrease and emissions have been reduced in many big cities as planes stay grounded and cars parked. On the other hand, consumption is up—and an uptick in online shopping is contributing…

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify.Original link：https://www.shopify.com/blog/shopify-storesAt Shopify, over a million independent businesses, from a variety of industries and walks of life, create their own version of change through commerce.Here’s a list of Shopify stores that supply a jolt of inspiration for those who are on the journey of building their own business. These businesses are creating change by turning trash into fabrics, preserving heritage variety of crops, developing cult-favorite beauty products, eliminating single-use items, and so much more.Check out these stores and see how businesses are using their products and services to express who they are and what they believe in, while building for the future.Learn more: How to Start an Online Store with Shopify 1. Partake Foods When Denise Woodard couldn’t find healthy snacks for her daughter, Vivane, that were also allergy friendly, she founded Partake Foods. Partake offers cookies…

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify. Original link：https://www.shopify.com/blog/things-to-make-and-sell Salted fish and tobacco are traded for fur and feed grains. A block of raw wood is whittled into a toy horse and sold at a local artisan market. Watermelon seeds, sowed and tended, become full-fledged fruit before exchanging hands at a roadside stall. Making things from scratch, cultivating them by hand, and carving out a living by selling and trading them—these are the inceptive transactions of commerce. Commerce has evolved in the past few hundred years, with the biggest changes coinciding with rail transport, the manufacturing boom, and the internet. As far as we’ve come, the roots of commerce remain firmly planted. Today, thousands of Shopify merchants produce made-by-hand goods, selling them at craft shows, pop-up shops, and through their online stores worldwide. Ecommerce gives makers more reach, and apps help keep their…

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify. Original link：https://www.shopify.com/blog/online-business-ideas Running an online business definitely has its appeal, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. The truth is, starting a business of any kind is hard work. While some may think of the internet as a get-rich-quick scheme, basic business principles still apply.  In reality, “online” is just a channel that connects businesses to people. It’s a powerful tool that lets you reach anyone from anywhere in the world. But creating a business with it is still about connecting the right customers with the right offering. Countless people have already made the leap into entrepreneurship. And with the right online business ideas and plenty of sweat equity, you can too. This isn’t about one simple life-changing trick. Starting an online business doesn’t work that way. Instead, to help you find profitable online…

When you are having your goods shipped from China by air or express mail like DHL, UPS etc, you will need to know how to calculate the volumetric weight properly. How to understand the volumetric weight? For example, if you are shipping 1kg of spoon which is made of steel, then usually the shipping weight is calculated by actual weight 1kg. While if you are shipping 1kg of foam which is really soft and used to take more room, so usually the shipping carrier will calculate 3~4kg as shipping weight. Due to the volumetric weight is bigger. How to calculate the volumetric weight? 1) First you need to know the exact dimension & gross weight of the parcel.2) Then multiply the parcel’s 3 dimensions, to be (length x height x width)3) Then divide the result by 5000 if you are using centimeters. Note that this is for courier shipping. Divide by…

This article is from Shopify, and was republished and shared through Elksourcing with the permission of Shopify. Original link：https://www.shopify.com/blog/low-investment-business-ideas The idea of starting a business is exciting. But many ideas require time, money, and risk. Contrary to popular belief, there are actually many ways to start a business that let you focus less on the logistics and upfront costs and more on getting started. These low-investment small-business ideas make a great entry point for beginners, bootstrappers, or anyone with a busy schedule and let you pick up a side business without having to drop everything else. You still need to come up with a solid idea, build a brand, put effort into marketing, and provide excellent customer service. But there are ways you can bypass many traditional startup costs, such as initial inventory, warehousing, and retail space. Here are examples of business ideas you can start on your own with a small investment. Find your next small business idea …