Shopify Compass Business Guide

Learn how to become an entrepreneur and create an ecommerce business plan.

Shopify Compass is a free, fast and easy way to learn new business and digital marketing skills that are critical to building a successful online business.

ONLINE COURSES ON-DEMAND

Free video-based courses give you on-demand access to business learning including: productivity, marketing, Facebook ads, Google ads, dropshipping, SEO, and much more.

We’ve sourced entrepreneurs from around the world who started from scratch. You’ll hear from names you might know, like Shark Tank’s Daymond John, who shares his tips on setting goals and making a plan. And then you’ll hear the stories of entrepreneurs who started in their mom’s kitchen and now have their product on the shelves of Whole Foods. Regardless of what stage you’re at in your business building journey, Compass offers a variety of perspectives on starting a successful business.

LIVE STREAM LEARNING

Hosted by successful entrepreneurs and trusted Shopify partners, get access to timely, relevant concepts that will help you develop a more resilient online store.

From discovering a trending niche to basic accounting and bookkeeping, weekly live streaming gets you engaged with experienced business leaders. With the opportunity to deep-dive on timely issues, you’ll see how ecommerce professionals are adapting their business plan to the changing world.

A POCKET GUIDE TO STARTING A BUSINESS

We’ve identified some of our most powerful, impactful lessons through all of our courses and curated a step-by-step guide to get you started. This special program puts you on the fast-track to starting and launching a business in just a few hours.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Save the articles, videos, and workshops that matter most. As you build your business and learn with Compass, you can bookmark important lessons you’ve learned along the way and go back to them later. When you see an upcoming live stream workshop you want to attend, you can set a reminder directly inside the app with just a tap.

FEEDBACK

If you have any feedback for Compass or would like to get support, please email compass-alpha@shopify.com