The amount of capital needed can vary from 100-200 euros to tens of thousands, depending on your approach. If you build your store yourself using an open-source platform like WooCommerce, your expenses might only include a domain (about 10€) and hosting (around 5-10€ per month).
For those without coding experience, Shopify is often an easier option, but the fixed costs are higher, starting at around 30€ per month for the subscription. If you hire an agency to develop and set up your store, the costs can rise quickly.
Beyond store setup, it’s also wise to budget for other expenses, such as Google and Facebook ads. If you sell products from Hertwill, you won’t need to invest in a warehouse, which helps keep costs down.
In general, we recommend having at least 300 euros as starting capital.