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reliable businesses. Reliable suppliers have secure websites. Companies

should look at the web address of suppliers to check that the site is secure.

Secure sites start with 'https://'.

Companies should check supplier’s delivery details, including

shipping fees, insurance, and timings and find out about warranties and

returns policies. Companies should keep a record of their online

purchases, just as they keep the record of the purchases made in person.

If companies deal with large volumes of goods or multiple suppliers, it

could be a good idea to invest in supply chain software to help streamline

online purchasing.

SELLING ONLINE

Setting up an online shop to sell products can be a useful and

profitable way of doing business. It allows companies to operate without

necessarily needing a traditional shopfront and gives their customers more

flexibility because they can buy products at any time of the day. Online

selling can also broaden customer base, as companies can sell to people

who are interstate or overseas. Online shopping does not appeal to

everyone, so companies first need to make sure their target market is

comfortable with buying online before an online shop is setup. Some

companies might find they can reach more customers by offering online

shopping alongside a traditional shop.

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