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Is being an online shop owner a good fit for you?

Runs a business that sells only online. May plan strategy, buy stock, manage inventory and market the shop.

What the work involves

  • Fills customer orders by packing items or passing orders to makers and distributors.
  • Creates, manages or automates orders and invoices using software.
  • Receives and processes customer payments using online payment services.
  • Emails customers to confirm completed purchases and shipping.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be organising and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingStrong. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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