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Has Anyone Thought Of Starting An Online Shop Before? by staglo(f): 10:50pm On Sep 29, 2008
Hi,
Has anyone thought of starting an online store before?
What are the challenges ?
Is there a crave for a geniune ecommerce store?
Thanks
Re: Has Anyone Thought Of Starting An Online Shop Before? by justramon: 10:17pm On Oct 04, 2008
Hi,
Has anyone thought of starting an online store before?
What are the challenges ?
Is there a crave for a geniune ecommerce store?
Thanks



please, can someone knowledgeable in this field reply.
thank you.
Re: Has Anyone Thought Of Starting An Online Shop Before? by hedgesfun(m): 7:20pm On Oct 05, 2008
Hello Fellow Nairalanders,
I like this topic and I must tell you that its indeed a very good business am speaking from experience.
Doing online store business is great but I must tell you that all am saying here I never meant Nigerian market though as I really had not thought about it but I am working on those for the US and the UK markets as that is where the real online shoppers are and indeed you can do it from Nigeria that is selling to the US and UK markets thanks to the power of the internet, however if anyone is thinking about the Nigerian market here then it actually worth giving a thought but all these has to be put in place
1. Regular supply to the store and prompt order processing and delivering and you gonna stock goods in a warehouse or you gonna act as a middleman to the stores.
2. Payment gateway I believe interswitch can actually handle this but security is an issue here as any little break into your database can cause havoc and can even send you to jail and we all know to what extent Nigerians can go to defraud.
3. The store do we really have those that are actually capable of designing the store here in this country with all the neccessary programming stuffs and constant updates at reasonable prices.
4. The buyers, where are the traffics to get to your sites at reasonable prices you have to get them there and be able to convince them that they stand a better chance of better quality, price and assurance if they buy from you than they go buy form GAME at lekki if you know  what I mean.
There are several others issues that one can put into considerations but I believe these are just some that can open your eyes and  lead you in the direction of what you really wanna do.
I like to work with progressive like minds, in fact this topic has gotten me thinking about something that could be great for the Nigerian and the african markets thus if you think we can work together why not contact me at wealthinweeks@gmail.com or text me on 08037151485 and we could actually come together to revolutionalise Nigeria I believe there is nothing impossible and when there is a will there will always be a way
Contact me today we could be heading to the top together.
God Bless Nigeria.
Re: Has Anyone Thought Of Starting An Online Shop Before? by benbella(m): 1:32pm On Oct 07, 2008
starting an online business here will be a profitable business and i want to know something Nigerians are workaholic and most times they don't really have time to go shopping that's why you see that a lot of people go into banks to sell perfumes and other stuffs such as packet shirts to these people cus they they that they don't have time to go to the market and most times they dont really the actually price

i want to assure u that if u have the right things in place a secured website and and payment policy will not like to go straight into details on how u can do dt for now

with time e-business will be a strong thing in the Nigeria market

so if u want real consultancy on that u can hook me up and i will be of assistance

and if u have any knowledge about project management then u will understand me better

project management is not all about construction of buildings but u can also say its construction of ideas into reality and been able to put the right team in place to achieve a common goal of delivering a project with time and within the budget and to quality

all u need is a certified project manager
hedgesfun:

Hello Fellow Nairalanders,
I like this topic and I must tell you that its indeed a very good business am speaking from experience.
Doing online store business is great but I must tell you that all am saying here I never meant Nigerian market though as I really had not thought about it but I am working on those for the US and the UK markets as that is where the real online shoppers are and indeed you can do it from Nigeria that is selling to the US and UK markets thanks to the power of the internet, however if anyone is thinking about the Nigerian market here then it actually worth giving a thought but all these has to be put in place
1. Regular supply to the store and prompt order processing and delivering and you going to stock goods in a warehouse or you going to act as a middleman to the stores.
2. Payment gateway I believe interswitch can actually handle this but security is an issue here as any little break into your database can cause havoc and can even send you to jail and we all know to what extent Nigerians can go to defraud.
3. The store do we really have those that are actually capable of designing the store here in this country with all the neccessary programming stuffs and constant updates at reasonable prices.
4. The buyers, where are the traffics to get to your sites at reasonable prices you have to get them there and be able to convince them that they stand a better chance of better quality, price and assurance if they buy from you than they go buy form GAME at lekki if you know  what I mean.
There are several others issues that one can put into considerations but I believe these are just some that can open your eyes and  lead you in the direction of what you really want to do.
I like to work with progressive like minds, in fact this topic has gotten me thinking about something that could be great for the Nigerian and the african markets thus if you think we can work together why not contact me at wealthinweeks@gmail.com or text me on 08037151485 and we could actually come together to revolutionalise Nigeria I believe there is nothing impossible and when there is a will there will always be a way
Contact me today we could be heading to the top together.
God Bless Nigeria.
Re: Has Anyone Thought Of Starting An Online Shop Before? by stockitiva(m): 11:15pm On Oct 17, 2008
ATM CARD AND VIRTUAL CARDS
To expand ways of collecting money for you services, i think you have to setup a bank account so that you will receive an Atm card, payment can come from any country into your bank account and you withdraw from any Atm. ou can fund with any ecurrency of your choice. Atm card will help you automate payments, and make it easier for your clients to pay you. there is also the virtual card which you can use to get verified paypal,google,ebay and many many online business,
Once you have a card you can use it to trade securities as easy and simple, just in a matter of minutes, Deposit , Trade and make Profit. whichever way you choose to make money online, try as much as possible to gain knowledge of what you want to venture into and be creative enough to carve a niche for yourself. if you which to learn more about credit cards to find out the one that will suit your business, it a good step to follow, i wish you goodluck in you dream



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ATM CARDS + VIRTUAL CARDS
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The Virtual Card and ATM Card enables all of the buying public, even those without bank accounts, to shop in a brick-and-mortar store or on the Internet. The card can be used in gas stations, department stores, supermarkets, and places of entertainment. Card benefits employers, E-merchants and consumers by simplifying payroll, providing the convenience of PIN-based transactions and eliminating time spent in bank lines or waiting over the weekend to access payroll funds. Cards also offer services such as Internet payments via an ATM/Debit card from home or office, for online trading of securities




DIFFERENT TYPES OF CARDS

Credit cards, charge cards, ATM cards, and debit cards are all ways to make purchases or get cash. But each one works differently -- and these differences are important. In order to use these cards wisely, you should know what each one is and how it differs from the others.

Credit Cards
The way credit cards work is fairly straightforward: The credit card issuer gives you a card. You use the card to pay for items and services up to a certain total amount -- your credit limit. The store merchant or service provider collects what you owe from the card issuer, whom you repay,
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Re: Has Anyone Thought Of Starting An Online Shop Before? by luvchild(f): 7:15pm On Nov 27, 2008
Yes, I have and I started one. It's fun its rewarding, and it's less stressful. I don't have to stock my own warehouse all I do is control my products through my back office. The cost is way way cheaper than investing in renting a building or other overhead you would have if doing it physically. But it still is hard work because you have to advertise to keep people coming to your site. There are many ways to do this the easiest is search engine traffic. Anyway, Good Luck to you if you start one.
Re: Has Anyone Thought Of Starting An Online Shop Before? by ajayi1(m): 7:38pm On Nov 28, 2008
luvchild:

Yes, I have and I started one. It's fun its rewarding, and it's less stressful. I don't have to stock my own warehouse all I do is control my products through my back office. The cost is way way cheaper than investing in renting a building or other overhead you would have if doing it physically. But it still is hard work because you have to advertise to keep people coming to your site. There are many ways to do this the easiest is search engine traffic. Anyway, Good Luck to you if you start one.

I browse your website http://www.ezwholesalestore.com and i see that it's cool you accept VISA, MASTERCARD and DISCOVER.

@ All. I have the idea of the E-store and i have the E-cormerce Solution with me but to run the items is the problem and reasources. The web solution is with me and i also have to check out and know what i can have instock that will sell quick and easier. If anyone interested you can contact me.

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