New online business advice

[Markss]

Hi Everyone.
I am new to the site which looks great and very informative too. I have been researching for about 6 months to start an online gift store. I have been careful to source UK based suppliers which will ensure speedy deliveries to customers but also I want to be sure suppliers have strong ethics about modern day slavery and where they buy their products from. It will be drop ship and the website is being developed looking at a small range of good products. whilst it is a saturated market I have completed a business plan with marker research too. I wanted to ask if anyone can recommend a good payment processor that I can use when customers pay for their orders. PayPal is trusted and well known. and also a low cost business bank account. I intend to start as a sole trader. Any tips and advice greatly appreciated.

 

[hamidrex7]

I think PayPal is one of the most expensive but everyone trusts it.

 

[maggdd]

When starting a new business, a CRM system can be helpful. A free trial period has Firmao CRM. Check it out

 

[stylesupplier]

Hi Everyone.
I am new to the site which looks great and very informative too. I have been researching for about 6 months to start an online gift store. I have been careful to source UK based suppliers which will ensure speedy deliveries to customers but also I want to be sure suppliers have strong ethics about modern day slavery and where they buy their products from. It will be drop ship and the website is being developed looking at a small range of good products. whilst it is a saturated market I have completed a business plan with marker research too. I wanted to ask if anyone can recommend a good payment processor that I can use when customers pay for their orders. PayPal is trusted and well known. and also a low cost business bank account. I intend to start as a sole trader. Any tips and advice greatly appreciated.

Paypal, Stripe, Skrill, Wise... too many!!

 

[loganmary689]

As for payment processors, besides PayPal, you might consider Stripe, which is known for its developer-friendly platform and robust security measures. It offers a seamless checkout experience and supports various payment methods, making it a popular choice for many e-commerce businesses.

 

[JosephMoses]

Congrats on starting your online gift store! PayPal is a great payment processor, but also check out Stripe for low fees and ease of use. For a low-cost business bank account, consider Starling or Monzo, both good for small businesses. Since you're starting as a sole trader, keep things simple. Good luck, and if you love perfume, may Rose 01 by Swiss Arabian inspire your success!