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By Ashlee Anderson

It costs a lot to start a physical storefront. Between monthly rent, utilities, inventory, and employees for extra help, even a small shop can cost more than $30,000 to launch. These steep startup costs for a brick-and-mortar business don’t make financial sense for everyone.

Just because you may not be able to afford to launch a retail space doesn't mean you need to let it crush your entrepreneurial spirit!