Use of the Internet has grown steadily since the mid nineties and according to the UPT Research Group, by 2000 e-Commerce spend in the UK had reached over £3 billion annually - with current trends suggesting that by the end of 2007 this figure reached over £46.6 billion according to IMRG http://econsultancy.com/blog/2085-e-commerce-sales-grew-by-over-50-last-year-imrg.
The rapid growth in Internet business expected to increase dramatically with low cost broadband now being available across 99% of the UK. Second and third generation Internet is also emerging, with interactive TV and non-PC Internet access devices providing ever-easier ways for your customers and competitors to trade online.
Benefits of eCommerce
Selling your products or services through online shopping has several real advantages over traditional methods of trading. By moving your business to the net it becomes possible to target new markets that can be otherwise difficult to reach. Selling directly to your customer base is also extremely cost effective in terms of labour and allows a greater degree of control over distribution. Moving your business over to the Internet can be relatively cheap to get started and affords an extremely low risk exposure compared to the benefits gained.
Logical Micro can help you get started on eCommerce solutions
Logical Micro consultants understand your e-commerce requirements to provide you with the tools & advice to take your business forward, safe in the knowledge that the same high standard of Logical Micro service can also be enjoyed when choosing your Internet and e-commerce solutions provider.
We pride ourselves in being experts at being able to provide all your hardware and software requirements, so when it comes to putting your activity on the Net.
Logical Micro can provide:
- Installation & configuration of off-the-shelf open source solutions such as OSCommerce, phpShop.
- Bespoke development of a fullblown eCommerce website written specifically for your business.
- Hosting your eCommerce wteebsite including backups and statistics.
- Advice on how you can streamline business processes such as shipping, invoicing and taking payments.
Features of our eCommerce websites
Typical features and functionality that we offer are:
- Product catalogue
- Basket / Checkout
- Featured product
- Request a quote
- Special offers
- Online debit/credit card payment facility
- Real-time stock tracking
- Order tracking
- Comprehensive Search
- Account screen for customers review their previous orders and update their details
- Discounted / free shipping facility
- Discount codes and vouchers
- Newsletter / mailing lists
- Reviews / feedback
- LiveHelp chat for interactive sales and support
- Trade portal for account customers
To find out what else eCommerce can do for you, check out our FAQs page. If you need further information / advice, feel free to contact us or email info@logicalmicro.com