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Internet eCommerce 101. Or, how to enjoy your summer . . . profitably Or. Tanya Ignacek, Director of Sales & Operations. Stuff you want to talk about. Are online sales right for the Promo industry? Isn ’ t it complicated? How will it help my business? Where do I even start?.
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Internet eCommerce 101 • Or, how to enjoy your summer . . . profitably • Or
Stuff you want to talk about • Are online sales right for the Promo industry? • Isn’t it complicated? • How will it help my business? • Where do I even start?
Online shopping trends 85% 83% 87% 53% 81% Percentage of people who have shopped online by area Source: Global Trends in Online Shopping A Nielsen Global Consumer Report June 2010
Online shopping trends Books 44% Things people intend to buy online in the near future Source: Global Trends in Online Shopping A Nielsen Global Consumer Report June 2010
Online shopping trends Clothing 36% Things people intend to buy online in the near future Source: Global Trends in Online Shopping A Nielsen Global Consumer Report June 2010
Online shopping trends Airline Tickets 32% Things people intend to buy online in the near future Source: Global Trends in Online Shopping A Nielsen Global Consumer Report June 2010
Online shopping trends Things people intend to buy online in the near future Electronics 27% Source: Global Trends in Online Shopping A Nielsen Global Consumer Report June 2010
Online shopping trends Hotel Reservations 26% Things people intend to buy online in the near future Source: Global Trends in Online Shopping A Nielsen Global Consumer Report June 2010
Online shopping trends eCommerce grew 16.1% in 2011 Source: US Department of Commerce
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Stats from 2011 Source: 2012 PPAI Report
Stats from 2011 Source: 2012 PPAI Report
Other trends • Summertime can bring about a low spot in e-retail commerce • Average order drops 2.8% in July and 4.8% in August • Best weeks for e-retailers to take a summer vacation? Week of July 23rd • When does it pick up? Week of August 27th - increase of 19% over week of July 23rd Source: Internet Retailer 6/26/12
Let’s hear from others . . . • “After our company store went live, all of our employees were really pleased that they could find our branded merchandise in one place.” • “The look and feel of our company store gives us a very updated presence. Thanks for the facelift!” Source: BrightStores archives
Is it difficult? Nope! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3
Are you going to count again? Quite honestly? Yes, we are!
~ ONE ~ • ASSESSMENT • Pick the store that’s right for you and your client • We will be right here to help you find the best fit
~ TWO ~ • BUILD • It’s easy! • You can do it yourself • Or choose our custom design service • Together we can build a fantastic store to meet your client’s requirements
~ THREE ~ • LAUNCH • Deliver a great looking, robust Online Company Store Program that’s perfect for your client • Enjoy being a hero
~ And voila! ~ A COMPANY STORE is born!
“You tell ‘em Ralph!” Now, a Company Store is going to help me, how? . . .
Top Reasons to Not Use Company Stores • I’m already wildly successful • My client’s prefer it when I drop off 15 catalogs that they can browse through • No one uses the internet to buy things!
Real reasons? • I have no idea how to use them and they scare me to death. Not to mention, who has the time to learn?
That’s Why We’re Here! • We can, and will, make this easy on you • Our Expert Team is now Your Expert Team - to create your perfect Store
Okay, so what other reasons are there to offer Company Stores? “Yep, what else should we know?”
Financial Benefits • Ordering Efficiencies • Streamlined Order Taking Tool
Brand Management • Control the Brand • Maintain Logo Integrity
Spending Control • Offer your client a tool to help them control spending • Provides you with another opportunity to show your partnership with your client - looking out for their needs
Security • Disaster Recovery Plan • PCI Compliant • American Express, First Data, BestBuy, and many more - trust BrightStores for security
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