There are definite differences between an online business and
on-site (real-world) business, despite their similarities. This
is due to the fact that the communities where they each grow are
not the same, which suggests that, the nature, usefulness, and
function relies primarily on the environment in which it was
developed and constructed. Because of the differences in these
communities, the businesses within each will have distinct
advantages over businesses in the other communities.
Minimal overhead is one of the biggest advantages of an online
home business. Land tax and expenses associated with
electricity, heating, and other utilities necessary to maintain
a physical location (such as a plant, store or factory)
virtually do not exist when a business is located entirely in
cyberspace. Only things like monthly hosting fees, business
taxes, and electrical bills are to be expected, aside from
merchandising and advertising expenses. Therefore, overhead is
minimized and more funds are available for the business itself.
Another big advantage an online home business have over on-site
business is the fact that they need much less operating space.
An online store consists of multiple pages covering business
mission, disclaimer, registration, order interactives, product
presentations, and even forums for technical support where
replies are posted for all to see, (in this way, other’s
contributions add additional insight for the benefit of all).
Because the entire business is online, shoppers need only get on
their computers, do a search and enter certain keywords or a
specific web address and conveniently do their shopping anytime,
day or night without ever leaving home.
This brings up yet another advantage of online businesses:
inquiries into services or product orders can be made instantly
through the integration of interactive software. If queries are
made, support can sometimes be almost instantaneous. Order
receipts are sent immediately to personal email accounts and can
be stored away. This makes the entire process quick convenient,
and easy to accomplish.
Last, but not least, online businesses are accessible world
wide, ensuring that business dealings can be carried out on a
daily basis while on-site businesses are limited to local and
regional areas. People in Europe and Asia, for instance, can
shop the product line of a single American mother of three who
is operating her venture from her small home somewhere in
central U.S.A. With online businesses, the service and clientele
possibilities are virtually endless.
The internet network is simultaneously a compact and sprawling
environment where millions do business all day and night every
day and night. Virtually any business will find ongoing
expansion and growth here because of the sheer numbers of
participants.
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