Validate the operating model
Decide what you will sell, how inventory is sourced, how orders are fulfilled and which markets you will serve.
Choose the platform after the model
Platform requirements are easier to define once you know your products, channels, payment needs and operational complexity.
Launch the minimum complete store
A smaller store with clear products, trustworthy policies, functional checkout and reliable fulfillment is more useful than a large unfinished catalog.
Next useful step
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