Getting your first customer is the hardest part of starting an online store in India. This guide covers 7 proven free strategies from warm network outreach to WhatsApp groups, Instagram Reels, and a founding customer offer that work for Indian small business owners in 2025.
India's e-retail market is on track to hit USD 170–190 billion in GMV by 2030, but the more interesting story is not the headline number — it's the restructuring of how, where, and from whom Indians will buy.
A complete guide for Indian small business owners on managing inventory and order fulfillment in 2025. Covers stock tracking, Shiprocket setup, COD management, packaging, GST compliance, and how to scale from 10 to 200 plus orders per week.
Choosing the right ecommerce platform is one of the biggest decisions for an Indian small business. We compare MiniTaka, Shopify, and Dukaan on ease of use, India-specific features, pricing, and growth potential.
India's artisan and handmade products market is worth billions — and buyers increasingly want to buy directly from makers. This complete guide shows you exactly how to sell your handmade products online in India and build a sustainable business.
Across India, women are building profitable online businesses from home — selling handmade jewellery, homemade food, handloom textiles, and digital services. This is their story, and your guide to joining them.
You have a skill. You have a product. You have an idea. Here are 10 proven, profitable things you can sell online from home in India right now, with real guidance on how to start each one.
GST can feel intimidating when you're just trying to build your business. The good news: for most Indian online sellers just starting out, GST is much simpler than it looks. This plain-language guide breaks it all down.
India has over 500 million WhatsApp users. Many of the most successful small businesses in India close the majority of their sales through WhatsApp. This practical guide shows you exactly how to set up and scale a WhatsApp sales channel.
UPI processed over 13 billion transactions in a single month in 2024. If your online store doesn't accept UPI, you're turning away the majority of your customers. This guide explains exactly how to enable UPI on your store.
