Choose E-Commerce and Keep Your Company Ahead of the Curve

Meet Your Customers Online. 

“E-commerce and digital sales have demonstrated a significant improvement and have helped to maintain year-on-year growth for many businesses. Despite the unprecedented uncertainty and disruption it is great to see retail leaders confident about their prospects. Many are using the ‘new normal’ to innovate and adapt their business models.” 

– Karen Johnson, Head of Retail and Wholesale for Barclays Corporate Banking.

Remain Relevant During The Technological Revolution Using E-Commerce

Digital is the new direction and companies did not anticipate to be thrust into this remote working, e-commerce, technologically driven realm so quickly.

However, sticking to the speed of change means preparing your business for this dramatic surge in digital activity as a result of lock down.

According to Barclays News, more than one in four industry leaders believe the  COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated a ‘technological revolution’.

This technological revolution has provided organisations with the opportunity to innovate, evolve, and essentially change in a way that facilitates growth in a brand new playing field. 

One of the most important aspects of this transformation involves giving your customers the option of shopping for your products online.

What is an E-Commerce Sale?

Online sales or processing can be understood as any electronic payment/purchase transaction that sets up the e-commerce portal. 

To facilitate this online sales process, businesses have to connect their website to an Online Payment Gateway. This Payment Gateway speaks directly to banking systems and tells them which account to deduct the payment from, and where it then needs to be redirected, and settled to. 

Online Sales can be broken down into different categories according to the method with which the purchase is processed.

Simple Online Sales Method:

If you think of your website as your store and our Online Payment Gateway as your POS card machine, PayPort SA will supply you with a ready to use working card machine, where all you would need to do is plug it in, and start accepting credit card payments online. 

Direct Integration Method:

This method is for businesses that want to take control of every aspect of the online sales process. The catch is that you have to be tech savvy to accommodate for this. 

The Benefits of E-Commerce

 

By using one of the online payment avenues that we have provided, the foundation of an e- commerce website has been built. This comes with many benefits including a more streamlined purchasing process, time efficiency and a decrease in overhead costs. Here are some of the benefits of e-commerce that can help your business grow:

 

Simplified Online Sales

Simplify online sales by transforming your website into an online store. A place where your customers can browse through your products or services, and be able to make their purchases quickly and securely, from any place at any time. 

 

Data Collection

Data is becoming more valuable than gold! With that said, setting up an online payment system will give your business the opportunity to collect information about your customers more efficiently than ever before. This helps you understand your target market better and opens the gateway for future marketing opportunities. 

 

Reach Markets that are Further Away with E-Commerce

With an e-commerce platform, you are no longer bound by geographical limitations. Going online means that you are making your business more accessible to markets that are further away. 

 

Debit Order Solutions

If you have a subscription based service, a recurring debit order solution simplifies operations while ensuring that there is a steady flow of income for your business. Follow this link to learn more about how debit orders increase cash flow or contact us for information about our PayPort debit order solutions.

Reasons to partner with PayPort SA:

• Over 18 years’ experience in the world of E-Commerce
• Innovative and user-friendly platform 
• We cater to all, big and small 
• We strive to provide you with solutions, tailor-made to suit you 

From collecting funds or to making single and/or bulk payouts PayPortSA will always go the extra mile to get more bang for your buck.

Contact PayPort SA today to save your business time and money.