As an intern the following assignment was proposed as a means of establishing an E-Commerce business in the golfing industry, while being cost effective for the client.
Project Assignment:
Harrison Kirby, the owner of a small golf shop, has asked to have a report provided on moving his golf shop to an e-commerce interface that is user friendly, easy to manage, will provide online sales with payment options, tee-time scheduling with group play, inventory selection of 150 items with in-store pick-up or delivery (Rainer, R. K., Prince, B., & Cegielski, C. G., 2014). Finding the right tools available on the web to meet Mr. Kirby’s needs proved to be quite a challenge; however, the following profiles are the companies that will best suit Mr.
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The Developer option also integrates a security feature that will keep customer and business information in a secure manner. WordPress and GoDaddy.com offer small businesses the ability to optimize their Search Engine Optimization (SEO), as well as social media integration through FaceBook, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube (WordPress. GoDaddy.com, 2016).
Customer Relationship Management
The tool best suited to meet Mr. Kirby’s needs is Zendesk. This CRM database has many features that will integrate with the web host agent as well as offers data security for customer information. The cost of maintenance range from $5 monthly when billed on an annual basis, for minimum service features, while the Enterprise service is $99 monthly when billed on an annual basis. The option best suited for the golf shop is the Professional, which is $59 a month, or $49 monthly when billed on an annual basis. The Professional offers multilingual content, customer surveys, in addition to the services offered in the Essential and Team tier plans available for small business’ (Zendesk, "Customer Relationship Management", 2016).
Logistics
The best available option the will work with the web host and sales applications would be FedEx (FedEx, "Small Business Center", 2016). After looking through the small business options FedEx offers its clients, the tools available will allow for ease of shipment, multiple choices
Many businesses have shown that after implementing an e-commerce system into their companies, sales have increased immensely. Sneaker Joe’s is a small family run business that is looking to expand their business after the sneakers they sell have shown to be very popular locally, after a picture of them was spotted on a social networking site. I have been looking at some of the most popular websites that consumers use to purchase their goods and what kind of commerce system they have in place, but first, I have written an explanation of the different types of ecommerce used today.
The partners must do additional analysis prior to determining if they should invest in a new miniature golf venture in Golden City. Before establishing marketing objectives, advertising and promotional programs, plans for addressing demand fluctuations and considering alternate locations, they must determine if they can generate sufficient sales to fund operations. They have done market research which provides a good baseline for establishing the demand, course capacity and anticipated costs. Once they have analysed this data and established that the business is financially viable, they can address advertising, demand and location questions by developing a marketing strategy.
This document provides outline of the instructional guide for audience of ebay and etsy web sites which enable users to sell their own goods online. The audience of the guide is mostly non-technical users who need detailed instructions to achieve the task.
The challenge for the profession is to offer a balance of services that are sound, that eventually will be profitable, and that satisfy the needs of e-commerce
Harrison Kirby is the owner and operator of a local golf course with a shop. He is looking for his business to branch out and reach more customers, so he wants to create an e-commerce website. He would like to offer less than 150 products online for in-store pickup or delivery. Mr. Kirby would also like customers to be able to set up tee time through the online website. The central role IT is playing for Mr. Kirby is really important because this will bring him more business, and bring in more customers to his store and golf course.
Go to a comparison courier website such as www.myparceldelivery.com which compares quotes for 9 courier services. 1) Enter the delivery details from where to where 2) Enter your parcel details such as height, size, weight etc. 3) Get a quote and choose which courier service offers the best deal which suits the budget.
The solution must also have the capability to allow customers to schedule their tee times online.
Over the past decade, Internet usage has soared to new heights, and as a result, a new e-commerce platform hits the market every day. Leading to decreased prices and increased efficiency, competition is good for business, but it can also create quite a headache. Each platform has its own set of pros and cons, and sorting through them all can be tedious and frustrating. Though potentially time-consuming, it is important for users to carefully analyze each available platform, comparing its features to their unique business needs. In the digital realm, an e-commerce platform acts as the location of your business, and just as it is in the real world, location is everything. With this in mind, choosing the right platform for your business is crucial
This network of physical locations could also be used as a service / support network for this platform. Sales representatives should be hired to aid coaches in transitioning to this platform. The physical presence and Dick’s branding will encourage confidence and faster adoption within the sporting community. Furthermore, marketing of this platform could be done at a relatively low cost as long as the marketing happens within the confines of the brick and mortar locations. However, the development and marketing of this platform should not transform Dick’s into a service-focused company, it should rather complement its product-focused orientation which is where Dick’s enjoys competitive
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Proposal for Pine Valley Furniture Ecommerce Webstore Now is the time to implement an Ecommerce webstore, and Eysie and Sehr Management Information System Consultants are the people who can make it happen. In an effort to maintain a competitive advantage Pine Valley Furniture needs to implement an ecommerce webstore. Making this transition and developing a webstore illustrates Pine Valley Furniture's commitment to change with the times and will prevent the loss of market share by competition.
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Many organizations industriously look for the opportunity to gain the competitive advantages in their industries. One of the opportunities that frequently used by the organization is the implementation of e-commerce. Thus, the e-commerce and the online sale transaction become popular in each industry. E-commerce provides many benefits, such as the saving of shopping time, the cost savings, convenience, and free from geographical constraints.
Choosing the right platform for your eCommerce business is extremely important for the success. It will help scale up your business, however, if you select the wrong one, you will get a poorly functioning website that won’t ever fit the needs of your business. Amongst the best eCommerce platforms like Shopify and Magento, there is always a discussion that focuses on what each one of them can do for your business. While Magento has acquired a huge popularity since ages. Shopify is another biggest competitor in the market. Owing to its recent updated versions, Magento might even make a higher mark, thereby making it an ideal solution for businesses of varied sizes.
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