Chapter 4 - Online Shopping

Chapter 4 - Online Shopping

1. Customer

   • Advantages
     • Get it delivered to you.
     • Saves time and money for travel.
     • Products can be purchased at any time.
     • Quick and easy to do.
   • Disadvantages
     • The product may arrive late or not at all.
     • You can't inspect the product.
     • Can lead to credit card fraud.
     • Don't get the product straight away.

2. Business

   • Advantages
     • Can employ anybody no matter where they are in the world.
     • Buy items 24/7.
     • Wider customer base.
     • Business don't have to pay for premises.
   • Disadvantages
     • If the server fails, no business can happen.
     • Not everybody has the Internet.
     • High initial cost and technical skill required.
     • People can hack into the website. Get hold of customer details.