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just some of their services online. Customers will expect from a company
to have a website where they can find information about its business, such
as contact details and what products or services offered.
THE BENEFITS
A company does not have to run its entire business over the internet
to benefit from online business opportunities. Small businesses might
only need an email address to communicate with their clients, customers,
and suppliers electronically. Other businesses might use their website to
conduct their entire business online. The many benefits of online business
include global access, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; improved client
service through greater flexibility; cost savings; faster delivery of
products; increased professionalism; less paper waste; and opportunities
to manage your business from anywhere in the world. Customers may
prefer to visit company website to find out about its products and services,
instead of visiting the company in person. They will also expect to see
company’s website address and email on business cards and other
promotional materials.
THE OPPORTUNITIES
How a company manages its business online will depend on the
products or services offered. A company may be able to use the internet
to run an online shop; manage its suppliers; communicate with its
customers, and get their feedback on business; offer services online; allow
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