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eCommerce,
(electronic commerce), is the process
used to distribute, buy, sell or market goods and
services,
and the transfer of funds online.
Typical business web sites do not usually have the
same features as eCommerce enabled web stores do.
In order to effectively distribute, market and sell
goods or services Online you will need certain features
only found on eCommerce sites. Features may include
a shopping cart, ability to process credit cards,
online product catalog, inventory system, databases,
statistics tracking and more.
Expanding or opening an eBusiness can create a world
of opportunity and helps to establish new relationships
with potential customers, potential business associates
and new product manufacturers. Just by being in
an easy to find location that is accessible to users
all over the world, you will be available for others
to find and approach you about new opportunities.
Customers who don't know you exist will know about
your business.
An eCommerce site basically gives you the ability
to have unlimited store hours, giving your customers
24 hours a day, 7 days a week access to shop and
buy items from you. Some merchants choose to limit
their hours to 5 days a week, but orders can still
be made over the weekend and customers can still
make contact 24/7 via email, phone or fax. In addition,
the costs associated with having your store open
24/7 are much less than maintaining a physical storefront
or phone operator with 247 operation capability.
You can literally take orders and let customers
shop while you sleep, take vacations or from remote
locations.
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