Diary of a Start Up Introduction

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So you have a fantastic e-commerce idea, and you want to sell  A-B-C to X-Y-Z, but where do you begin? Enter Power Retail. Our ongoing series, Diary of a Start-Up, compiled by John Debrincat, CEO of eCorner, will help you transform your business idea into a successful e-reality. Whether you already have a bricks and [...]

So you have a fantastic e-commerce idea, and you want to sell  A-B-C to X-Y-Z, but where do you begin?

Enter Power Retail. Our ongoing series, Diary of a Start-Up, compiled by John Debrincat, CEO of eCorner, will help you transform your business idea into a successful e-reality. Whether you already have a bricks and mortar presence, or you’re planning on working your non-retail day job while building your online retail empire from your kitchen table in the evenings, this series will guide you through a step-by-step process that explains everything from formulating your business plan and strategy, to choosing the right technology and systems, marketing the business, maximising the customer experience and delivering on fulfilment. Written by experienced industry practitioners whose everyday focus is building online retail businesses, the practical tips and insights within the forthcoming series will fast track your start-up and steer you clear of common traps.

The inaugural Online Retail Industry Awards revealed a number of seriously innovative, outstanding online retail start-ups – this could be you! Strap yourself in and prepare to embark on your e-commerce journey.

To begin, please read Diary of a Start-Up Part 1: Business Plan and Strategy.

So make a start on your new e-venture and please don’t be shy in telling us about it – you have the option to leave your comments at each step of the way, and we would love to hear how you progress.

Article by Elisabeth Lambert

Elisabeth is an editor and content creator for The Media Pad, publishers of Power Retail. As a writer and blogger, she is rapt that she is able to channel her passion for online retailing into Power Retail. She also loves writing about rugby, pop culture, travel and anything baby related. Having spent most of the last decade in Japan, Elisabeth still immerses herself in as much Japanese crazy as possible, and when she has time, Elisabeth likes to cook, ski and train for triathlons.