No budget for a big store build? With revenue share, we build and market your store and are paid from your online sales. Here is how it works.
An ecommerce store with no upfront fee means we build your online store, and can also run your social media marketing, without charging you a large sum at the start. Instead, we are paid as a share of the sales your store makes online. The exact terms are agreed brand by brand after we meet and understand your products.
Many founders search for an ecommerce store no upfront fee offer and find deals with costs hidden in the small print. Ours is simple to explain, and we put everything in writing.
It is designed for entrepreneurs and small brands with good products but limited cash for a full build. Because we only do well when you do well, it also means we care about the things that actually sell: good photos, a smooth checkout and steady marketing. Here is how it works in practice.
Ecommerce store no upfront fee: how revenue share works
- We meet. You tell us about your brand, products, customers and plans. We look at what is already working, such as an Instagram page or a physical shop.
- We agree terms. If it is a good fit on both sides, we agree the share and what is included. Every brand is different, so there is no fixed rate.
- We build the store. A hand-coded, bilingual Arabic and English store with payments and delivery connected.
- We launch and market it. Where agreed, our team runs content and ads to bring in customers.
- We grow together. We track sales, test ideas and improve the store as we learn what your customers want.
Ecommerce store, no upfront fee: what is included
The store you get is a proper store, not a cut-down template. Typically that includes:
- A design that fits your brand, built for phone shoppers first.
- Real Arabic with right-to-left layout, alongside English.
- Online payments through gateways such as Paymob or Fawry, plus cash on delivery if you want it.
- Courier integration with companies such as Bosta or Aramex, so orders become shipments without re-typing.
- A simple dashboard to manage products, orders and stock.
- SEO-ready pages so people can find your products on Google.
Once the store is live, it is yours to use every day. You add new products, see orders coming in and keep an eye on stock, while we look after the technical side, fix issues and suggest improvements based on what the numbers show.
You can read more on our e-commerce for entrepreneurs page.
Adding social media marketing
A store without visitors is a shop on an empty street. Many brands pair the store with our social media marketing for entrepreneurs, which works on the same principle. Our team plans content, designs posts, runs ads and reports on what is selling. Because the store and the marketing are handled by one team, it is easier to see which campaigns lead to orders.
Revenue share or a one-off build: which suits you?
| Revenue share | Paid build | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront payment | None for the build | Yes |
| How we are paid | A share of online sales | Agreed project fee |
| Best for | New or growing brands with limited cash | Established businesses with a budget |
| Our involvement | Ongoing partnership | Build, then support |
If you already have the budget and prefer to keep all of your online revenue, a paid build through our e-commerce development service may suit you better. We are happy to talk through both.
Who revenue share is a good fit for
Because we are investing our time up front, we look for brands where we believe we can sell together. That usually means:
- Products people already buy, for example through Instagram, WhatsApp, a market stall or a shop.
- A brand with a clear identity, or the willingness to build one.
- Reliable stock and the ability to fulfil orders on time.
- A founder who is ready to work with us, answer questions quickly and share feedback.
Our team is in Cairo, and we also work with brands in Saudi Arabia and the UAE through our offices in Jeddah and Dubai. The store can sell locally or across borders, depending on where your customers are.
It is less suited to one-off products, businesses without stock yet, or brands that want to handle everything themselves after launch. That is not a judgement on the idea, simply a question of fit.
Questions to ask before you sign
Any revenue share arrangement, with us or anyone else, should be clear on paper. Make sure you understand:
- Which sales count towards the share, for example online orders only.
- What happens with returns, refunds and cancelled orders.
- How long the arrangement runs and how either side can end it.
- Who owns the domain, the store and the customer data.
- How sales are reported, and how often.
We go through all of this openly in our first meeting. If you would like to start that conversation, book a free consultation.
Frequently asked questions
What percentage do you take?
There is no fixed rate. We agree terms with each brand after meeting you, based on your products, your market and what the partnership includes.
Are there any costs at all?
There is no upfront fee for the build. Some running costs, such as payment gateway charges, courier fees or an advertising budget, are part of doing business online, and we explain them clearly before you agree.
Can I switch to a regular arrangement later?
We can discuss it as your business grows. The details are agreed in the contract, so you know the options from day one.
If you have a product people love and want to take it online, we would love to hear about it. Send us a message on WhatsApp or book a free consultation, and the coffee is on us.
