A step-by-step guide to registering and launching your business at every level — from local to global.
Local BusinessStart selling in your city or municipality
Regional BusinessExpand across your state or region
National BusinessSell across your entire country
Global BusinessSell internationally across borders
Local Business
Start selling in your city or municipality
5 steps
1
Choose Your Business Structure
Decide whether to operate as a sole proprietor, partnership, or LLC. A sole proprietorship is the simplest and cheapest to set up for local sales.
Sole proprietorship: easiest to start, no separate legal entity
LLC: protects personal assets from business liabilities
Check your local government website for requirements
2
Register Your Business Name
File a "Doing Business As" (DBA) or trade name registration with your city or county clerk. This lets you operate under a business name.
Search existing business names to avoid conflicts
Some cities require a fictitious name statement published in a local newspaper
Cost typically ranges from $10 to $100
3
Get Local Permits & Licenses
Apply for a business license from your city or municipal hall. You may also need a home occupation permit if running the business from home.
Check with your city clerk or business licensing office
Health permits may be required for food-related businesses
Zoning regulations may affect home-based businesses
4
Set Up Your Finances
Open a separate business bank account and track all income and expenses. Register for local tax obligations if applicable.
Keep personal and business finances separate from day one
Use accounting software or a simple spreadsheet
Save receipts for all business expenses
5
Create Your NexudeIT Store
Set up your store on NexudeIT, add your products, set pricing and shipping for local delivery. Start building your customer base.
Use high-quality product photos
Write clear, detailed descriptions
Offer local pickup or delivery options
Understanding Seller Fees & Payments
1
How You Get PaidWhen a buyer purchases your product, the payment is processed through the platform's payment gateway (Stripe, PayPal, etc.). Your earnings are deposited into your platform wallet. You can then withdraw to your bank account, PayPal, or Stripe Connect.
2
Fee DeductionsTwo types of fees are deducted from each sale: • Listing fee — a percentage set per listing type (product, auction, digital, etc.) • Payment gateway fee — a percentage set by the platform for payment processing These fees are shown before you publish any listing.
Nova Membership — Reduced FeesNova members receive significantly lower fees on all listing types. As you grow, you unlock higher loyalty tiers (Bronze → Silver → Gold → Platinum → Diamond), each with additional fee discounts on both listing and gateway fees.
Custom Rates & TransparencyThe platform admin can assign custom fee rates to individual sellers (e.g., for top sellers or promotional programs). Your exact fee breakdown is always visible in your Dashboard → Payment → Payouts tab before you list anything.
Example: Standard listing fee is 5% + 5% gateway fee = 10% total. On a $100 sale, you receive $90. With Nova Gold, your listing fee drops to ~2% → total ~7% → you receive $93.
