{"id":19752,"date":"2021-10-01T12:20:58","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T06:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/?p=19752"},"modified":"2022-06-06T10:09:18","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T04:39:18","slug":"how-to-sell-stationery-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-stationery-online\/","title":{"rendered":"How to sell stationery online in India: A step by step guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stationery products are evergreen. They find a place in every kind of office and home. So, there is always a large market demand for stationery items. Apart from this, it is one of the most in-demand products online. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking to launch your own line of stationery products? Starting a business online might seem overwhelming. So, we&#8217;ve put together this guide to help you learn more about how to sell stationery online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Is selling stationery online profitable?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from being highly in-demand, there is space for creativity and uniqueness. Your new stationery brand has a good chance of standing out from the bigger players. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People love unique, quirky stationery and you can always try new aesthetics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another advantage of selling stationery products online is that it\u2019s less bulky and easier to ship. So, selling stationery online is a good business idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In this blog, we have compiled a step-by-step process on how to sell stationery online.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to sell stationery online<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Choose what kind of stationery to sell<\/li>\n<li>Source your stationery products<\/li>\n<li>Decide where to sell stationery<\/li>\n<li>Set up shipping<\/li>\n<li>Calculate costs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Step 1 &#8211; Choose your stationery product range<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stationery is a wide term that includes different office and school supplies. You have a large number of options to choose from. Here is a list of general items to consider when selling stationery online:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing tools (pens, pencils, highlighters, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notebooks, notepads, journals, and sticky notes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Files and report covers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning and scheduling tools (calendars, planners, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folders, dividers, and labels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glue, tape, rubber bands, paper clips, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissors and paper cutters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staplers and staples<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper (loose-leaf, copy paper, printer paper, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Printer ink cartridges<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office organisers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19784\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19784\" style=\"width: 774px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-19784 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Urvee-2-2-e1633322383693.png\" alt=\"how to sell staitonery online\" width=\"774\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Urvee-2-2-e1633322383693.png 774w, https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Urvee-2-2-e1633322383693-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Urvee-2-2-e1633322383693-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Urvee-2-2-e1633322383693-380x245.png 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19784\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Urvee &#8211; Online store on Instamojo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can choose to sell all of these items or just a select few. Don&#8217;t choose something very niche because you might find it hard to find customers consistently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are planning to sell notebooks and planners, try uniquely designed cover pages. Make your stationery stand out. People love to own aesthetic stationery. Make your products irresistible to the eyes of stationery lovers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another idea is to bring a general theme to all your products. For example, base the stationery items on a popular series, movie, book, or personality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Step 2 &#8211; Source your stationery<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This step is a very important one because it determines your budget, time to spend, and dependency. Consider these points before deciding the source:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investing capital\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warehouse availability and location<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product uniqueness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Degree of your involvement\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your chosen niche<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Wholesale supply:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this business model, you will be collecting stationery products in bulk and then selling them. You can decide on an assortment of stationery. The risk is one step higher than the dropshipping method but you will be less dependent on the supplier. Make sure you find a reliable supplier who caters to your needs in time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Create your own range of stationery:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the perfect business model to stand out from the crowd. If you have a passion for making things, design and create your own stationery brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19757\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19757\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/justincaseindia-1.png\" alt=\"online stationery store inspriration\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/justincaseindia-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/justincaseindia-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/justincaseindia-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/justincaseindia-1-380x238.png 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19757\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">justincaseindia.myinstamojo.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/justincaseindia.myinstamojo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Just In Case<\/span><\/a> is a designer stationery brand selling beautiful planners, notepads and pens. They sell unique and aesthetic products that are loved by many!<\/p>\n<p>Want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/online-store\/?utm_source=imblog&amp;utm_medium=interlink&amp;utm_campaign=online_store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">create a beautiful online store to sell stationery<\/a>? You can get started for free and start building the store of your dreams!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The risk involved and cost in this business model is higher. These are some points you need to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw materials and availability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Printing costs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inventory management<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a resource on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-handmade-products-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">selling handmade products online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Step 3 &#8211; Decide where to sell stationery online<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have chosen your business model, it\u2019s time to decide where you will sell your stationery products. How will your customers find you? Where will you display the products?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have three main options:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online marketplaces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your own website<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Selling <\/strong><strong>stationery <\/strong><strong>on social media<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stationery is a very aesthetic and visual product. With the right strategy, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/tips-to-use-social-media-to-please-your-clients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leverage social media<\/a> to not only sell your products but also build your own personal brand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Related Read: <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a style=\"color: #000080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-social-media-for-small-businesses-a-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to setup social media for your small business<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CRCDv70M-QJ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CRCDv70M-QJ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by dkp (@huesbydrish)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s discuss collecting payments. You could ask customers to transfer via GPay, PhonePay etc in the beginning. You might face difficulty keeping track of all payments when the number of orders starts increasing. We have a solution for you\u2014<\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a style=\"color: #000080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/payment-links\/?utm_source=imblog&amp;utm_medium=interlink&amp;utm_campaign=payment_links\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b> Instamojo\u2019s payment links<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You will be able to collect payments online anywhere, anytime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Selling stationery on online marketplaces<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra are called online marketplaces. Millions of online shoppers use these platforms every day, giving your stationery products a wider exposure. But the competition will be extra hard and it is almost impossible to stand out. So, there is a high chance of being overshadowed by big players.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is one way to be a unique brand and get more customers online for your stationery business. Start your own online stationery store online.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Start your own stationery store online<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To sell stationery online with your own website, you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/best-ecommerce-platform-small-business-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">select an eCommerce platform<\/a>. There are many platforms out there that offer hassle-free methods to set up an online store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19756 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Urvee-1-e1633324113212.png\" alt=\"online stationery store inspirstion\" width=\"776\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Urvee-1-e1633324113212.png 776w, https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Urvee-1-e1633324113212-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Urvee-1-e1633324113212-768x495.png 768w, https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Urvee-1-e1633324113212-380x245.png 380w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good eCommerce website will cater to all your business needs, from product catalogue and marketing to payments and shipping. You should select the platform best for your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instamojo provides an easy way to start your own online store to sell stationery. You just need to sign up with an email address and start exploring the features. The online store builder also has affordable premium plans for all kinds of businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Happy Cubes journey to becoming a stationery brand<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>What started out as a small passion project has now become a brand that sells its own line of stationery and craft supplies.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20229\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20229\" style=\"width: 2312px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/sell-craft-supplies-online-happycubes-mojostores\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-13-at-7.21.51-PM.png\" alt=\"selling craft supplies online\" width=\"2312\" height=\"1576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-13-at-7.21.51-PM.png 2312w, https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-13-at-7.21.51-PM-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-13-at-7.21.51-PM-1024x698.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-13-at-7.21.51-PM-768x524.png 768w, https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-13-at-7.21.51-PM-1536x1047.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-13-at-7.21.51-PM-2048x1396.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-13-at-7.21.51-PM-380x259.png 380w, https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-13-at-7.21.51-PM-800x545.png 800w, https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Screenshot-2021-11-13-at-7.21.51-PM-1160x791.png 1160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2312px) 100vw, 2312px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20229\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Happycubes online store on Instamojo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Jayashree, the founder of Happy Cubes, started selling stationery products on her own online store with the help of Instamojo. <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a style=\"color: #000080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/sell-craft-supplies-online-happycubes-mojostores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more about her inspiring journey<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/online-store\/?utm_source=imblog&amp;utm_medium=interlink&amp;utm_campaign=online_store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start your own stationery store online<\/a>? Sign up for free on Instamojo and get started!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Advantages of selling on your own eCommerce store:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Building your own brand that customers love<\/li>\n<li>Lesser chances of getting overshadowed<\/li>\n<li>Leverage the power of SEO to make your business reach more customers<\/li>\n<li>Have more control over your business\u2014from marketing to packaging and shipping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Watch this short video to find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/online-store\/?utm_source=imblog&amp;utm_medium=interlink&amp;utm_campaign=online_store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">setting up your own eCommerce store<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"cs-embed cs-embed-responsive\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Instamojo premium online stores | Create an online store for your business\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7Top8gb-bBM?start=3&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Step 4 &#8211; Set up shipping<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A major challenge for any online business is shipping and delivery. You need to make sure that your business is partnered with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-courier-partner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reliable shipping service<\/a>. If you create an eCommerce website on Instamojo, you will get access to different shipping partners. Everything can be managed and tracked from a single dashboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Related read: <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a style=\"color: #000080;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/blog\/cheap-shipping-services-in-india-for-online-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Affordable shipping services in India<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Step 5 &#8211; Calculate cost of business<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know how and where to sell stationary, the only thing left is to decide on a budget! You will need to allocate money for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Own eCommerce website<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Creating a stock of stationery<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Packaging and shipping<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Advertising and marketing<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Taxes<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Office and\/or warehouse rent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You now know the pathway to follow to start your very own online business!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Create your own stationery store online<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The key to build a successful eCommerce business is to plan everything right from the beginning. Once you choose a product, you&#8217;re halfway there. Then, it&#8217;s all a matter of setting up the business and selling.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s now time to take the step to start making an online store for your stationery business. Instamojo provides the easiest way to build a full-fledged eCommerce website with all the features you need. Sign up for free to get started!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mb-button mb-style-flat mb-size-default mb-corners-default mb-text-style-default \" style=\"background-color: #4e4e91;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instamojo.com\/online-store\/?utm_source=imblog&amp;utm_medium=interlink&amp;utm_campaign=online_store\">Start your own online stationery store<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Stationery products are evergreen. They find a place in every kind of office and home. 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