Shopify Without the Hype: The Real Cost of Starting an Online Store
Date and Time
Thursday Jul 30, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Location
VenturePoint – Medical Center
5460 Babcock Rd.
Suite 120
San Antonio, TX 78240
Contact Information
Yusuf Chowdhury
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Description
Thinking about starting an online store?
Before you spend money on Shopify, apps, advertising, inventory, or website design, learn what it really takes to launch and grow a successful eCommerce business.
Join digital marketing strategist Yusuf Chowdhury for a practical workshop that breaks down the real costs of starting and running an online store—without the hype or sales pitch.
During this FREE workshop, you'll learn:
• The true cost of launching a Shopify store
• Shopify plans, domains, themes, and apps explained
• Product costs, inventory, and shipping expenses
• Branding, photography, and website design essentials
• Marketing budgets for SEO, Google Ads, and social media
• Customer acquisition costs and realistic sales expectations
• Common mistakes that waste thousands of dollars
• How to create a launch budget and roadmap
Whether you're launching your first online store or planning to expand your business online, you'll leave with a realistic startup checklist, a clearer budget, and the confidence to make smarter business decisions.
Date:
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time:
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location:
VenturePoint – Medical Center
5460 Babcock Rd., Suite 120
San Antonio, TX 78240