Stories by NearBuyStore is a free resource for India’s small business owners: shopkeepers, home-based sellers, service providers and anyone trying to grow a local business in a world that now starts on the phone.
What we publish
- Small business guides: clear, step-by-step how-tos on things like getting your shop on Google Maps, selling on WhatsApp and Instagram, pricing, and handling payments.
- Business stories: stories of small businesses facing real problems, and the practical lessons inside them. Where a story is illustrative rather than about a real business, we say so clearly.
- Selling online: simple advice on websites, catalogs, marketplaces and social media, written for people who are not technical.
- Money and compliance: plain-language explanations of GST, UPI and the paperwork side of running a business.
Why we write this
Stories by NearBuyStore is part of NearBuyStore, which builds websites and online stores for small businesses across India. Every day we meet business owners with great products who are invisible online, or who are overwhelmed by advice written for big companies. This site is our way of sharing what we learn, in language that respects your time.
Our promise to readers
- We write for real small businesses, not for big brands.
- We check facts and update guides when tools and rules change.
- We keep it simple, practical and free to read.
- When we mention our own services, we say so openly.
Have a question, a correction, or a story from your own business you would like to share? We would love to hear from you on our Contact page.