This document provides guidance for starting an ecommerce business, including general business requirements and ecommerce website requirements. Some key requirements include selecting a vendor to develop a custom ecommerce portal, ensuring proper IT infrastructure is in place, defining target audiences and locations, and tying up with suppliers, shipping companies, and payment providers. The ecommerce website itself needs an attractive design, basic features like product and order management, additional marketing features, secure payment options, search engine optimization, scalability, and easy maintenance.