I googled on Chat GPT to see what are the business ideas i can use to generate income for myself.
Great! Here's your 30-Day Starter Plan to launch a Cross-Border eCommerce Business in Singapore (Option 1) — with low capital (S$200–S$500), targeting platforms like Shopee, Lazada, or Carousell.
🔹 Goal:
Set up and sell your first 3–5 products online with a repeatable system.
✅ Week 1: Research + Setup
1. Choose Your Niche
Pick products that are:
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Lightweight (low shipping costs)
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Daily-use or problem-solving
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Underserved on Shopee/Carousell
Hot categories in SG:
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Home gadgets
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Car accessories
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Kitchenware
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Pet items
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Fitness and wellness tools
2. Check Demand
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Use Shopee search autocomplete (type “kitchen…” and see what pops up)
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Use Google Trends or Carousell Insights
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Validate with TikTok trends (#TikTokMadeMeBuyIt)
3. Sign Up for Accounts
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Shopee Seller Centre: seller.shopee.sg
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Carousell (use your Singpass for credibility)
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Optional: Lazada Seller Center
✅ Week 2: Source + Plan
4. Find Products to Import
Use:
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Taobao.com or 1688.com (via ezbuy or agents)
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Shopee MY (look for high reviews + cheaper than SG)
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Qoo10 / AliExpress (easy English interface)
Tip: Use ezbuy Prime for easier shipping from China with consolidated parcels.
5. Order Samples (S$50–$200 Budget)
Order 3–5 small but interesting items.
Make sure to:
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Order from trusted sellers (high reviews)
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Check dimensions, weight, and shipping fee
6. Create Product Spreadsheet
Track:
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Cost per unit (with shipping)
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Estimated selling price in SG
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Margin %
✅ Week 3: Branding + Listing
7. Create Your Shop Look
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Use Canva.com to design a simple logo, shop banner
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Brand around trust and helpfulness (e.g., “UrbanLife Gadgets SG”)
8. Product Photography
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Take clean photos with white/light backgrounds
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Add lifestyle photos (e.g., in use at home/car)
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Use Canva to add text highlights (e.g., “Foldable”, “No installation needed”)
9. List on Shopee & Carousell
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Write clear, benefit-driven descriptions
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Use keywords people search for
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Set competitive pricing + free shipping if possible
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Use Shopee’s "My Ads" to run a $5–$10 boost test
✅ Week 4: Launch + Sell + Improve
10. Officially Launch!
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Tell friends/family to visit (they don’t have to buy — traffic helps)
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Post on Facebook Marketplace, TikTok, or SG groups
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Collect reviews — even 1 review builds credibility
11. Track Results
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What products get clicks but no orders?
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Which listings are performing best?
12. Refine + Reorder
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Reorder top 1–2 products
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Increase listings to 10–20 over the next 1–2 months
🧾 Optional Tools to Help You
| Tool | Purpose | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Canva | Photo design, branding | Free (Pro optional) |
| ezbuy | Importing from China | $8.80/month for Prime |
| Shopee Ads | Traffic boost | $5–$20/month |
| Notion / Google Sheets | Track profit & stock | Free |
💡 Bonus Tips
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Start small, reinvest profits
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Track your time + profit per product — scale only what works
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After 2–3 months, consider forming a Sole Proprietorship and applying for UEN for business legitimacy
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