Hi alchemyweb,
I typically allow for about 30-35 hours of work to configure a store completely (without the product load), starting with a base install of NopCommerce, which includes client training.
In case you do decide to build the addition of products into the quote, we've released a lot of functionality to NopAdmin, including a new, lower cost product called NopAdmin Import that will save a NopCommerce integrator such as yourself a lot of time, including the ability to upload and assign unlimited images, assign unlimited categories, a manufacturer, and even a variant image - all in an Excel upload. No programming skills are needed. You can download a free 14 page NopAdmin Import E-Book from our site at www.nopadmin.com to see it's full capabilities.
In fact our full product, NopAdmin, was initially created to help a non-computer savvy client of ours add products, images, and map categories to their store with a simple drag and drop interface.
If you have questions please feel free to email
[email protected]. Good luck with your store configuration!
Regards,
Shawn
NopAdmin.com