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I’m an architect, and I’m thinking about starting my own furniture business online through Instagram.

I have a signature furniture style inspired by my cultural background and architectural approach. I believe it could be unique and potentially appealing internationally.

However, I have almost no experience with business, sales, marketing, or managing customers online. This would be my first attempt at building a business.

I’d really appreciate advice from people who have experience with creative businesses, furniture brands, or selling products online.

• Is Instagram enough to start a furniture brand?
• Can culturally inspired furniture realistically sell internationally?
• How do you handle shipping, pricing, and customers globally?
• What should I learn first before launching?

Any honest advice or experience would be really helpful. Thank you.

I’m an architect, and I’m thinking about starting my own furniture business online through Instagram.

I have a signature furniture style that reflects my country’s culture and identity, and I believe it could be unique internationally. My goal would be to sell worldwide someday, not only locally.

The problem is that I have almost no experience with sales, business, marketing, or managing an online store. This would be my first real attempt at building a business.

I’d really appreciate advice from people who started creative businesses, furniture brands, or design pages online.

• Is Instagram enough to start?
• Can handmade/cultural furniture realistically sell internationally?
• How do you manage shipping, clients, and payments worldwide?
• What should I learn first before launching?

Any honest advice or experiences would help a lot. Thank you.