Is E-Commerce for You?

Rather than simply leaping into the fray, think carefully about whether e-commerce makes sense for your business. Ask yourself whether you're selling the kinds of goods or services that consumers or business customers would readily buy over the Internet.

Even if you don't jump into e-commerce, a simple Web presence can still do a lot for your business:

• Marketing and promotion: You can promote your products, services and solicit sales leads online without actually conducting online transactions.

• Customer service: You can provide information about store locations, hours, company policies and procedures. You can also permit customers to check the status of orders and give feedback.

More Resources:
E-commerce Checklist	Credit Card Processing
Merchant Accounts	Shopping Carts
E-commerce Packages