Buying Bitcoin is similar to buying foreign currency before going on an overseas holiday. Get verified, deposit your funds and buy Bitcoin. You can set up a Personal, Company or Superfund Account.
Exodus is the first desktop multi-asset wallet with ShapeShift built in and is available for Windows, Mac and Linux. It has a very easy to use interface Exchanging from one crypto to another...
If you are going to be storing a sizeable amount (the value of sizeable is up to you) it is recommended to store them in a hardware or cold storage wallet. Ledger Nano S is another reputable option.