What is E-Commerce Unit 8 – e-Commerce LO1 : Know the technologies required for e-commerce Live the dream…

E-commerce is electronic business. It uses the internet to build enhanced relationships with customers, partners and other businesses. This can involve processing orders electronically, handling customer service and coopering with business partners. Shoppers can shop online 24 hours a day where they can access the internet. Live the dream…

With the introduction of e-commerce, a range of terminology has evolved to describe the new trading patterns- in particular, to distinguish between traditional retailing and online trading. 'Bricks' Any organisation that trades solely using traditional methods. it may have a presence online, perhaps a static website giving the business 's contact details, but does not do any business over the Internet. Live the dream…

'Clicks' Any organisation that trades solely on line. it has no physical presence for trading and all business is carried cut over the Internet. Live the dream…

'Bricks and clicks‘ Any organisation that trades using both traditional and online methods. it may have been a 'bricks‘ organisation originally and developed the business to run online as well or it may have set up both businesses simultaneously. Live the dream…

Activity In your groups - Create a mind map for each of these types of business: 'bricks', 'clicks' or 'bricks and clicks'. Write down as many businesses as possible that fit into each category. Live the dream…