There is an increase in online stores. I think these online stores are making quite a bit of money as the expenses are low, no brick and mortar store is needed, can be managed by one person/owner, easy to set up and much more.

If I get the chance in future, I will try to set up my own online store as well. Most important section of an online store is how you set up your shopping cart. I think AmeriCommerce will be able to help me in that area. They provide service for Shopping Cart Software which all online stores will need to have. Their website is easy to search and you can view some of the sample sites their service has been rendered. There are different pricing packages available and just pick one that suit your online business size. Now I have to think of what online business I want to set up in this near future.