Turn-Key Website
Launch with a complete, e-commerce-enabled website featuring your custom domain, secure hosting, merchant account setup, product catalog, and admin access for ongoing updates.
Build a branded MBV e-commerce website designed around markup-based pricing, product margin control, and turn-key online selling. With access to curated products, automated dropshipping, secure hosting, business training, and pricing tools that let you set your own margins, My Business Venture helps aspiring entrepreneurs launch a professional store without buying inventory or writing code.
MBV combines website design, pricing tools, products, fulfillment, marketing, and training into one turn-key e-commerce solution.
Launch with a complete, e-commerce-enabled website featuring your custom domain, secure hosting, merchant account setup, product catalog, and admin access for ongoing updates.
Set and adjust your own product prices, control markups, and run discounts or promotions to shape margins across your online store.
Access a large catalog of top-selling, brand-name products with automated updates and built-in markup opportunities across thousands of store-ready items.
Orders are picked, packed, and shipped under your company name, helping customers stay loyal to your brand without inventory management.
Get strategic campaigns, search engine submission, social media support, and analytics tools to help drive traffic and measure store growth.
Receive step-by-step MBV University training and one-on-one business consulting to understand store setup, pricing, marketing, and daily operations.
An MBV e-commerce website gives you the tools to build a markup-based online business with less operational complexity. Your store includes pricing controls, product feeds, dropshipping fulfillment, secure hosting, and training, so you can focus on positioning products, setting margins, and growing traffic instead of managing inventory or technical setup.
See how MBV helps entrepreneurs launch online stores with training, support, and turn-key technology.
My Business Venture combines proven technology, training, and business guidance for new online store owners.
Over 30 years helping entrepreneurs launch and grow online businesses with turn-key support.
BBB A+ accreditation, D-U-N-S registration, and Certified BigCommerce Developer credentials support trust.
Access dropshipping, hosting, pricing tools, marketing, training, and consulting in one platform.
U.S.-based support includes live phone hours, 24/7 email help, and guided training.
Experienced e-commerce advisors guiding your business launch.
President and CEO
Thomas Stridiron is the founder, President, and CEO of My Business Venture (MBV), headquartered in Smithtown, NY. Starting the company in 1992 with just a $100 investment from a two-bedroom apartment, Tom has grown MBV into a multi-million dollar nationwide e-commerce solutions company with offices across the United States. His inspirational journey from a tough childhood to entrepreneurial success has been featured in dozens of print, radio, TV, and podcast interviews, including appearances on The Donna Drake Show and the Franchise Radio Show on LI News Radio. Tom has spoken at Suffolk County Community College and leads MBV's philanthropic arm, MBV Gives Back. He also serves as a board member of the Lightning Warriors Youth Triathlon Team and has completed 20 triathlons.
Strategic Advisor
Kevin Harrington serves as Strategic Advisor to My Business Venture and is widely recognized as an original Shark from the hit TV series Shark Tank. With a remarkable entrepreneurial track record, his business ventures have launched more than 1,000 products and generated over $6 billion in global sales, with more than 20 companies exceeding $100 million in revenue. As MBV's Strategic Advisor, Kevin collaborates with the MBV Dream Team to educate clients on proven strategies for achieving business success. His expertise in product launches, marketing, and scaling businesses brings an unparalleled level of insight and credibility to the MBV platform, helping aspiring entrepreneurs maximize their potential.
Business Consultant / MBV University Coach
Kurt Higgins is a highly regarded Business Consultant and MBV University Coach at My Business Venture, bringing deep expertise in the digital landscape to every client engagement. Known for his thorough understanding of algorithms, engagement strategies, and e-commerce best practices, Kurt excels at breaking down complex topics into clear, actionable guidance for entrepreneurs at every experience level. Clients consistently praise him as knowledgeable, personable, and effective, earning him five-star reviews across the board. As an MBV University Coach, Kurt plays a pivotal role in equipping new business owners with the skills and confidence they need to launch and grow successful online ventures.
Business Consultant
John Helleis is a dedicated Business Consultant at My Business Venture, known throughout the organization for his exceptional availability and unwavering commitment to client success. Whether addressing technical questions or guiding entrepreneurs through the early stages of launching their online store, John is consistently praised by clients for his responsiveness and follow-through. He takes a hands-on approach to resolving concerns quickly and thoroughly, ensuring that every client feels supported at each step of their e-commerce journey. His dedication to client satisfaction reflects MBV's core value of putting client success above all else.
Business Consultant
Bruce Witkin is a Business Consultant at My Business Venture, recognized for his patience, product knowledge, and ability to get client e-commerce websites up and running quickly — often within less than a week. Bruce specializes in supporting clients who are new to the world of e-commerce and drop shipping, making him an invaluable resource for first-time business owners navigating an unfamiliar landscape. His approachable style and technical proficiency ensure that clients feel confident and prepared as they launch their online stores. Clients regularly commend Bruce for his thoroughness and his genuine investment in their long-term business success.
Senior Business Consultant
Jason Backer is a Senior Business Consultant at My Business Venture, bringing a wealth of experience in coaching, marketing strategy, and client support to every engagement. Known for his courteous and highly responsive communication style, Jason provides new clients with the encouragement, direction, and marketing insights needed to hit the ground running. He is particularly skilled at helping entrepreneurs develop actionable business strategies that align with their goals and the MBV platform's capabilities. Clients consistently praise Jason for his professionalism and his ability to transform uncertainty into confidence, making him a cornerstone of the MBV consulting team.
A markup plan is a pricing approach where products are sold above their base or wholesale cost, creating a profit margin on each sale. In an MBV e-commerce website, markup planning is supported through product pricing control, discount features, and access to products with built-in profit margins of roughly 35–200% on most items.
Speak with the MBV team about packages, pricing, and launch support.
Highest achievable BBB rating for trust.
Recognized BigCommerce platform development expertise.
Verified business registration and credibility record.
Tell us about your business goals, preferred package, and questions about markup pricing. The MBV team will help you understand the next steps, included services, and support available.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 1-800-639-6644. You can also send us a quick email at ceo@mbvmail.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 1-800-639-6644. You can also send us a quick email at ceo@mbvmail.com.