Starting a small online business for school project?

hi everyone. i on behalf of my fellow colleagues are doing an Entrepreneur project where we have decided to do an online business of selling paper bags which is designed and personalized according to customers' needs. as we are new and this only caters to locals, any advices or any guides to how and what should we start with? do give us some concrete answers. your cooperation is much appreciated. thanks! =)

For doing business locally or targeting people locally, you do not need to go online. If you want to go online, look for a portal (preferably online shop) specifically made for your town/city. Else, you may go for handbills or leaflets inserted in local newspapers. One way you are in advantageous position that you are running a school (if i've not mistaken). Send a note through your students to their parents. Assure some gifts (not about student's exam marks or character reports) for referrals. Parents normally oblige school authorities. Alternatively, inspire students to sell paper bags to local stores or households just similar to they sometimes go for asking for donations. Appreciate the best seller with a special gift or a post like class monitor or so.

Hope this helps...