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Powering millions of businesses worldwide

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Smarter selling starts here

Shop Pay

The world's best checkout

Fast, flexible, and converts on average 15% better than other platforms.

 AI tools

Built-in AI tools

Get more done with AI functionality built into every store.

 Uptime

Fast, reliable hosting

99.9% uptime keeps your store running around the clock without interruption.
Every Shopify plan comes with unlimited storage... and products, meaning Shopify scales perfectly as your business grows.

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16K+ apps

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Frequently asked questions

  1. Find a business idea
  2. Write a business plan
  3. Secure funding
  4. Choose a business structure
  5. Get a tax ID
  6. Obtain a business license
  7. Open a business bank account
  8. Choose tools and software
  9. Build a team
  10. Market your business
  1. Use skills you already have and leverage free tools
  2. Save 6 months of expenses in advance
  3. Ask family and friends for seed capital
  4. Research local small business grants
  5. Apply for a small business loan
  6. Research potential angel investors
There is no specific time to start a business. You should start when you have the time and focus. There's nothing wrong with starting a business while working another job.

Shopify is a complete commerce platform that lets you start, grow, and manage an online store and business.

  • Create and customize your online store
  • Sell on the web, mobile, social media, marketplaces, and in person
  • Manage products, inventory, payments, and shipping

Shopify is fully cloud-based and hosted, meaning you don't need to worry about software updates or web servers.

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