Start a business

Lay the foundation: naming, structure, first product, first sale.

The big guide to choosing a payment solution

Payment solutions are one of the most important, and jargon-heavy, parts of starting a web shop. Here we untangle the terms and guide you through the choice.

8 min read

SSL certificates: what, why, and how to get one for free

SSL (or TLS as it is actually called today) encrypts traffic between your web shop and your customers' browsers. Here is what it is, why you need it, and how it is free in 2026.

2 min read

Creating a logo for your business, 13 tips

Your logo is the face of your company, it should stand out, be recognizable and convey the right feelings. Here are 13 concrete tips from brainstorming to final delivery.

7 min read

How to create a business email with your own domain

A custom business email at yourcompany.com signals professionalism instantly. Here are the three steps, from domain to working inbox.

2 min read

How to buy a domain for your business

Your domain is your business address online. Here is what you need to know to find, buy and point a domain in the right direction.

4 min read

How to choose a business name in five steps

Finding a great business name is harder than it sounds, and more important than most people think. Here is a concrete process from brainstorming to registration, plus the tips that have stood the test of time.

10 min read

The business structures you can choose, a quick guide

Sole trader, partnership, limited liability company, or cooperative? Here are the differences and three questions to help you pick the right one.

6 min read

How to find a sustainable business idea

A business idea does not have to be revolutionary to succeed, doing something others already do, just better in some way, can take you a long way. Here is the process that will help you find yours.

8 min read