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customers to make reservations or appointments online; manage finances,

               such as online banking, tax and employee pay; and research competitors.




                       LEVERAGING FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

                       Business,  as  well  as  the  variety  of  online  tools  available,  is

               constantly changing and evolving. While a company might not plan to

               have a website immediately when it start operating, it's still a good idea


               to think about whether it will need one at a later date and for what purpose

               it will be used. When a company is planning online aspects of business it

               should research competitors and other businesses that use online tools;

               decide what aspects of online business will be beneficial; review their

               budget to work out what they can afford; familiarize themselves with any


               laws and regulations that will apply to their online business activities;

               consider their requirements, including what software they need and what

               types of computer equipment would be required to run it; plan for risks,

               such  as  computer  viruses,  scams,  data  theft  and  loss  of  or  damage  to


               hardware; think about what training their staff might need; and be realistic

               about the time and budget they will need to manage the online aspects of

               business.




                       PROVIDING SERVICES ONLINE

                       A company can provide a wide range of services online. Offering

               services  online  provides  opportunities  for  companies  to  reach  more

               customers, which can help to grow business and succeed in a competitive

               marketplace.  Providing  services  online  is  an  effective  way  for  further




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