 Individuals are looking to buy products and services on the Web and this customer base is increasing every day. Of the 76 plus million users online1:
The amount of commerce conducted over the Web is estimated to exceed $400 billion by the year 2002, reflecting a 1997-2002 compounded annual growth rate of 103%2. Now isn't it time to put the Web to work for your business? |
 At its most basic, eCommerce is about giving your customers a way to quickly and easily purchase your products and services. But simply building a Web site is no guarantee that customers will come to it. You need to consider the following factors:
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These four steps will
help you decide on establishing a presence on the Internet
 Review several questions that will help determine if you are ready to take your business online |
 Use the Internet to create growth and cost saving opportunities for your business |
 Planning tips that will help you take your business online and potentially improve it's profitability |
 Learn about the options available to help build your Web site |
1 Source:
Internet at a Glance: Users, Iconclast, 11/1998
2 Source: IDC's Internet Commerce Market Model®,
International Data Corporation, 1998