# Quickstart

A complete step-by-step guide to creating an online store on the Shopify platform.

### Store examples <a href="#store-examples" id="store-examples"></a>

Two ready-made stores, created using this guide, are available for viewing at any time:

* [birdiekitty.myshopify.com](https://birdiekitty.myshopify.com/)
* [organkitty.myshopify.com](https://organkitty.myshopify.com)

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### Benefit for you <a href="#your-benefits" id="your-benefits"></a>

The guide is based on real experience working with active online stores, which makes it valuable for specialists of all levels.

### Where to start <a href="#where-to-start" id="where-to-start"></a>

Before following the step-by-step guide, it's important to address key legal and financial issues:

* **Company Registration** — [Information](https://vecomlab.com/blogs/all/company-registration-uk)
* **Opening a Wise Bank Account** — [Guide](https://vecomlab.com/blogs/all/open-business-wise)

These steps will help you safely grow your business and complete the Facebook Business Manager verification. For verification, a registered company in your name is required (recommended).

* **Facebook Business Manager Verification** — [Guide](https://vecomlab.com/blogs/all/create-verify-business-manager-facebook)

### Your opportunities <a href="#your-opportunities" id="your-opportunities"></a>

* Sell any product or service on Shopify worldwide.
* Adapt the guide for use with WooCommerce.


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