The use of websites to sell products and services is rapidly increasing as consumers find this an increasingly convenient way to shop. There is plenty of evidence to back this up as this recent statement from BBC Online shows -
"Visa cardholders in the UK spent over £1.8 billion over the internet in the final quarter of 2003."
IMRG, Febuary 2004.
STATISTICS FOR UK BUSINESSES:
73% online
62% have websites
30% selling online
52% buying online
UK online, annual report 2002.
"Last year's UK internet sales reached £7.1bn and predictions for this year anticipate spending of £10.4bn"
BBC News, 24th July 2003.
"According to the IDC's latest study...by 2006, total e-Commerce revenues in Central and Eastern Europe will reach £1.4bn, while Western Europe will exceed £157bn"
vdunet.com, 3rd July 2003.
e-Commerce gives you another distribution channel for your product or service and one that gives you access to a global market, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Daneswood have many years experience in designing and developing ecommerce solutions. So whether you are looking for a low-cost opportunity to "test the market" or are convinced and need a highly effective solution to sell online, contact us now for further details