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I am trying to open a plus size boutique online through Square and I am so overwhelmed! I feel like I don't know what I am doing. Any tips or advice? 

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Hello @ezebet101 thanks for your post, and welcome to the Square Seller Community. We're so glad you're here! I know it can be very overwhelming; there is so much to figure out when you're just getting started. Remember to take it slow, day by day, learning something new or trying a new feature every day. And remember to just BREATH! It will get easier! We've all been there in the beginning, and trust me, you'll look back in a year and you'll have come SO FAR!

 

Start with this help article. It includes some basic info/video about getting started with an online Square website. Also start by making a lot of notes in a notebook, or even throw some post-it notes up on a whiteboard or wall. Figure out your products you want to sell, it already seems you know your audience/shoppers (plus sizes). Figure out where you will source your items, what you need to price them at, and add those items to your Square inventory.

 

Do you currently sell anything in person? I ask because sometimes it's easier to transition in-person or local customers to your website. It's challenging to just build a website, and then expect people to find it (show up) and make a purchase. Be prepared for long days of no sales...but don't be discouraged. If you can start to also sell locally, either at vendor events, ladies shows or parties, or other boutiques, you can also advertise your website to those customers.

 

Also begin to leverage social media like Facebook and Instagram. Create business pages/profiles and post your items for sale to direct customers to your website.

 

Good luck to you, keep at it, you'll get there! We're there for you and remember if you have questions about Square products, or just business questions in general, other Square Sellers in the community have been there/done that, and you'll get a lot of good advice and support.

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