eCommerce Store

Why YOUR Business Needs One

Who doesn't love to shop online these days? Most consumers arechoosing to purchase goods & services online via an eCommerce Store(or mobile Commerce Store) rather than at stores or malls.

1. http://www.cmo.com/articles/2014/5/6/Mind_Blowing_Stats_Online_Shopping.html

- In 2013, Canadian businesses sold more than $136 billionworth of goods and services online [Statistics Canada]- almost 1/4 of all company sales came from companies'online Stores in 2013 [Statistics Canada]- Businesses also shop online; 47% of all Canadiancompanies in 2013 bought goods or services online[Statistics Canada]- 2/3 of Americans that are aged 50 & over buy online[CMO.com]- Online Retail Sales are predicted to grow to $370B by2017 (up from $231B in 2012) [CMO.com]- Q1 2014, mobile eCommerce Revenue was up by 35%compared to Q1 2013

ONLINE RETAIL - NORTH AMERICA

Statistics

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eCommerce

= a "billiondollar industryin Canada"

as stated by theGovernment ofCanada, 2014

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Businesses can sell their products/services worldwide; nogeographic boundariesRetailers can reach larger customer base with searchengine visibilityLow maintenance & operating costs for eStore; unlikebrick and mortar shops (that have high operating, realestate and advertising costs)Customers are able to locate products quickerE-Stores are open 24/7Provides easy and quick comparison shoppingDaily or weekly deals, coupons and group buying arepossible with online shopping

eCommerce Stores have been known to increase sales and revenue as well asincrease a company's loyal customer base. By being online, customers areable to easily interact with your company, read your latest news, learn moreabout your products and services and share their experiences. Online storesallow customers to be heard and for businesses to fully understand customerneeds and wants.

eCOMMERCE STORE

Benefits

eCommerce is fast becoming a consumer’s favorite way toshop. Don't miss out!

Many consumers today not only shop from their desktop computers orlaptops, but also from their mobile devices (smartphones or tablets).eCommerce Stores that are NOT mobile optimized will lose on the sales thatcould have come from those mobile shoppers. Unfortunately, when a site isnot mobile-friendly, it is difficult for shoppers to browse and purchase yourproducts and services, giving them a bad user experience. This will then forcethem to visit your competitor's mobile eCommerce Store instead. Therefore,it's so important that businesses don't ignore these mobile consumers andtake advantage of this growing consumer market.

MOBILITY

Mobile eStores

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