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E-Commerce
The latest figures from the CIA show that there are 37.8 million Internet users in the UK and over 1 billion Internet users world-wide. Every website can potentially be viewed by every single Internet user which is by far the largest open market in the world.
Whether you're targeting an international, national, regional, or even local market, the Internet can create new opportunities for your business. Trading online can appear daunting, especially with e-commerce regulations and payment service providers, so please do not hesitate to contact us with your requirements. We will be pleased to offer our support and advice.
To start trading online you will typically need a shopping cart system, checkout, payment service provider, and an Internet merchant account. This is the same whether you sell physical goods or digital items (music, documents etc.).
Online Stores and Shopping Carts
An online store can be custom built to your exact requirements or a ready made off-the-shelf package customised to your needs. The benefits of both types of store are shown below.
Custom Made (Bespoke)
A custom made online store is the ideal solution if you want complete flexibility and have a specific set of requirements. We build the online store from scratch based on your exact criteria. This gives you complete flexibility with the design, features, and payment solutions.
Benefits of a custom built online store:
- Flexible and scalable
- Future updates and add-ons
- Can be integrated into your existing web site
A custom made online store is typically more expensive and takes longer to setup than a pre-built off-the-shelf package.
Off-the-Shelf
A more affordable solution is to use a pre-built off-the-shelf package. The online store is already built with popular features including searching, product attributes, and customer registration. The default design of the store can be tailored to your needs and minor changes can be made to the store.
Benefits of an off-the-shelf package:
- Quick development time
- Affordable
- Feature packed
An off-the-shelf package is ideal for tight budgets or to 'test the water' prior to investing money in a custom built store. You are limited to how the store can look and the features that can be added. There are many packages available offering various types of features. We help choose the package that is right for you.
For more information on 'off-the-shelf' ready made online stores read our information on osCommerce.
Secure Payment Systems (Payment Service Providers)
When trading online you need a secure payment system to process credit/debit card transactions and authorise payment into your Internet merchant bank account. We can offer advise and guidance when choosing the payment service provider that is right for you and the type of integration/service required.
Below are just some of the many payment providers:
We are proud to be partners with our preferred payment gateway; Protx. Protx offer a very high-level of service and features at affordable prices. For more information visit www.protx.com or contact us.
Grants and Government Funding
You may be eligible for a government grant to explore the possibilities of e-commerce. For further information on government grants and e-commerce in general, contact Business Link by visiting www.businesslink.gov.uk or by calling 0845 600 9006.