During this pandemic, people of all ages like students, housewives, pregnant mothers or even people who don’t have a job are seeking other ways to earn a stable income with just a phone and wifi connection. Well, there are a lot of ways to have a stable income and will only require some of your time while you are at home! I will list down some steps and values that you may need in starting your own online shop.

Here are some steps you must consider first before starting your online shop.

First: How much is your capital?
	- This is important as every online shop must have a starting capital (I recommend at least 2,000 pesos/ $40) so to have a wide variety of the things that you would want to sell. 

Second: What kind of products do you want to sell?
	- On this second step, I personally recommend selling the things that you want to share to other people. Make sure that you know how the product works and how it has helped you in any way. Note that it is easier to sell the things that have been verified by you as a seller especially if you just started the shop. 

Third: Find a supplier!
	- Suppliers of the products you want to sell are very easy to find nowadays. Using the facebook global search bar, you can find suppliers even from outside the country! Make sure that the items you buy are within your starting capital and— I recommend— are 100% legit! 

Fourth: Make your shop as personal as you can!
	- This is an optional choice, it all depends on you if you want to be personal with your shop or not. Personally, I believe this helps a lot especially with people who have worries in buying online products. You have to woo them into buying the product from you and it is easier said and done when you have experience with the product yourself.

Fifth: PATIENCE, HONESTY, AND UNDERSTANDING!
	- Always be patient, and understand that not all people who show interest will immediately buy your products. You must be honest and cautious with the customers and remember that it is never easy to earn money, however, with the right amount of patience, honesty, and understanding, your shop can go on a long journey and will provide you a stable income. 

These are all the basic steps and values that are needed in order to start your own online shop! It's not going to be easy to start but it will take you a long way in your business journey! 

Thank you for reading this article and I hope this helped you in starting your own online business! Good luck and stay safe!