Your Business on the Internet

Small businesses of all sizes and types can benefit from the internet as they did with the introduction of telephone exchanges in the beginning of this century. The internet and web based applications can:

 

		Remove time and geographic barriers. Customers can use the Internet to contact you conveniently—at any time, from any location worldwide.
		Reduce overhead costs and save time by streamlining everyday processes. Communicating directly with suppliers through the Internet can reduce unnecessary paperwork and phone calls.
		Serve local markets and reach a new customer base. For example, a restaurant could use the Internet to increase awareness, provide daily menu updates, and take online orders.
		Manage distribution channels. Customer orders can be placed, filled, shipped and invoiced online, ultimately allowing you to satisfy customer requests quickly and efficiently, usually at a reduced cost.
		Reduce capital costs, Business applications can be delivered as services. Complex computer and security infrastructure can be utilised for a monthly fee. Allowing you to concentrate on the business.

You can jump into online-business with both feet or you can test the waters by beginning slowly. Choose the a business solution that match your current business needs:

1. Getting Connected. Share data and resources by getting connected to the Internet. Doing so sets the stage for conducting e-business and lets you communicate directly with your bank, office-products company or other supplier.
   
2. Moving to the Internet. Using an Application Service, such as VillageMall, allows you to establish an internet or Web Office. Using commercial platforms, and standard business processes, e-business solutions can make it quick and affordable to get started.
   
3. Transforming Your Business. Integrate everyday business processes and back-office operations with the Internet. Conducting business on the Internet lets you make transactions and collaborate with customers, suppliers, vendors and channel partners.
   
4. Selling on the Internet. "E-commerce," one component of e-business, refers to marketing, selling, and buying goods and services online. Using integrated General Business Services, solutions can make it quick and affordable to get started Selling Your Products and Services on the Internet.