Phase,Task,Priority,Estimated_Time,Cost_Range
Planning & Research,"Define your budget ($500-$15,000)",High,1-2 days,$0
Planning & Research,"Choose profitable niche (Fashion, Electronics, Pet supplies, etc.)",High,2-3 days,$0
Planning & Research,Conduct market research and competitor analysis,High,3-5 days,$0-100
Planning & Research,Analyze target audience demographics,Medium,1-2 days,$0
Planning & Research,Validate product demand using Google Trends,Medium,1 day,$0
Legal Setup,"Register business entity (LLC, Corporation)",High,1-3 days,$50-400
Legal Setup,Obtain business license and permits,High,1-2 days,$50-300
Legal Setup,Get Federal Tax ID (EIN),High,1 day,$0
Legal Setup,Understand sales tax requirements,High,2-3 days,$0-500
Legal Setup,Create business bank account,Medium,1 day,$0
Platform & Technology,"Choose e-commerce platform (Shopify, WooCommerce)",High,1 day,$29-299/month
Platform & Technology,Purchase domain name ($10-50/year),High,30 minutes,$10-50
Platform & Technology,Set up web hosting ($3-30/month),High,1 hour,$3-30/month
Platform & Technology,"Install analytics tools (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel)",Medium,2-3 hours,$0
Platform & Technology,"Configure automation tools (AutoDS, DSers)",High,2-4 hours,$20-500/month
Product Research,Research trending products in your niche,High,3-5 days,$50-200
Product Research,Analyze profit margins (aim for 20-30%),High,2-3 days,$0
Product Research,Check product shipping restrictions,Medium,1-2 days,$0
Product Research,Evaluate seasonal demand patterns,Medium,1-2 days,$0
Product Research,Create product testing strategy,High,1 day,$50-200
Supplier Management,Research and vet reliable suppliers,High,5-7 days,$0
Supplier Management,Check supplier reviews and ratings,High,2-3 days,$0
Supplier Management,Test product quality with sample orders,High,3-5 days,$100-500
Supplier Management,Negotiate pricing and terms,Medium,2-3 days,$0
Supplier Management,Establish multiple backup suppliers,High,2-3 days,$0
Store Setup,Design professional store theme,High,3-5 days,$500-5000
Store Setup,Create compelling product descriptions,High,5-7 days,$0
Store Setup,"Set up payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal)",High,2-3 hours,$0-100
Store Setup,Configure shipping zones and rates,High,2-3 hours,$0
Store Setup,"Create essential pages (About, Contact, Refund Policy)",High,3-5 days,$0
Marketing Setup,Set up social media accounts,Medium,2-3 days,$0
Marketing Setup,Create Facebook Business Manager,High,1-2 hours,$0
Marketing Setup,Design marketing materials and logos,Medium,2-3 days,$200-2000
Marketing Setup,Set up email marketing platform,High,2-3 hours,$20-200/month
Marketing Setup,Plan initial advertising budget ($500-2000),High,1-2 hours,$500-2000
Operations,Set up customer service system,High,2-3 days,$800-2500
Operations,Create order fulfillment workflow,High,1-2 days,$0
Operations,Implement inventory management system,High,2-3 hours,$0-100/month
Operations,Set up supplier communication channels,High,1-2 hours,$0
Operations,Create customer service response templates,Medium,2-3 hours,$0
Launch Preparation,Test complete order process,High,2-3 days,$0
Launch Preparation,Review all legal compliance requirements,High,1 day,$0
Launch Preparation,Create launch marketing campaign,High,3-5 days,$500-2000
Launch Preparation,Prepare customer service team,High,1 day,$0
Launch Preparation,Set success metrics and KPIs,High,2-3 hours,$0