e-commerce. definition of e-commerce it is the purchasing, selling and exchanging of goods and...
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E-COMMERCE
Definition of E-commerce
It is the purchasing, selling and exchanging of goods and services over computer networks through which transactions or terms of sale are performed electronically.
Business Applications
emailonline shoppingonline bankingelectronic ticketsteleconferencing
Advantages of e-commerce
Increased salesDecreased costsReach to global marketOpportunity for customers to compare goodsNo need of physical company setup
Disadvantages of e-commerce
The internet has still not touched the lives of a great number of people, either due to the lack knowlegde or trust.
Security of funds. It is not suitable for perishable commodities.
Other Challenges
Retraining of traditional sales people who may lose their job.
Money laundering