How can I use the Internet in my business?

The Internet is a doorway to a tremendous amount of information.

How can the internet be used to grow your business and attract new customers?

• Distribute information to potentially millions of prospective customers at low cost over the Internet.

• Build prospect lists by having potential customers “register” on your site.

• Partner with other businesses and associations—and ask them to provide an electronic “pointer” from their Web site to yours.

• Be readily accessible by posting stock information like part numbers, technical specifications and pricing so customers can do business with you 24 hours a day.

• Provide access to information about orders or the status of a project whenever anyone needs to access this information.

• Keep track of competitors’ promotions and find new suppliers with better prices, making you more competitive.

• Create e-mail “newsletters” with special offers or news to your customer base.

• Get immediate access to industry, vendor, and competitive data.

• Send e-mail on the Internet as a means to collaborate and get information from people around the country or around the world.