E-commerce
How much does it cost to start a e-commerce business? What's the real margin, how long until it's profitable, and how many fail? We gathered the real numbers — and Arvidus tests YOUR idea against them, for free.
How the economics of this business work
Escala mais rápido que varejo físico, mas CAC pago tende a subir com o tempo e corrói a margem. Frete e devolução pesam.
The number almost no one tells you
About 65% of e-commerce businesses close within 2-3 years. Not to scare you — so you go in with eyes open and a plan that survives the bad case, not just the best one.
Test your e-commerce idea for free
In minutes, Arvidus simulates your idea across thousands of scenarios with this real data, tells you whether it pays off and what to fix before investing.
Test my idea for freeFrequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start a e-commerce business?
Typical initial investment is around $52 000 (range $10 400 to $195 000), depending on location, size and what you already have in place.
What's the margin of a e-commerce business?
Typical gross margin is about 42% (between 25% and 60%). Net margin is usually much lower after fixed costs, payroll and taxes.
How long until a e-commerce business is profitable?
Break-even usually arrives around month 15 — before that, operating in the red is normal. That's why a cash reserve is decisive.
How many e-commerce businesses fail?
About 65% close within 2-3 years. Arvidus simulates your case against that real risk and shows whether your idea is among the survivors.