1. Define niche market and write brief mission statement
2. Find product manufacturers, suppliers, drop-shippers
3. Develop business identity
4. Obtain business address
5. Set up phone & fax service
6. Form business entity
7. Obtain a federal tax ID and state/local sales tax license
8. Open a business checking account
9. Choose a web hosting provider
10. Design your ecommerce site
11. Apply for a credit card merchant account
12. Create professional business cards
13. Think marketing
14. Purchase shipping supplies
15. Set up shipping provider accounts