Clearly there are numerous reasons
why even the smallest of businesses
can benefit from a Web presence, but
here are five key considerations:
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Visibility:
With more and more consumers
logging onto the Web to research
products and services, if they
are going to find your business,
your business needs to be on the
Web.
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Reach:
With a Web site, you are no
longer limited to a customer
base that is in physical
proximity to your shop. Your
place of business may be in
Boston, but your customers can
be in Bangkok.
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Customer service:
When customers can log onto your
Web site and easily find the
information they want—when they
want it—their satisfaction
increases.
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Competition:
A professional looking Web site
can level the playing field for
smaller companies trying to
compete against larger
enterprises. It’s also a way to
stay in the game; even if people
can’t find you on the Web
chances are they can find your
competitors.
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Credibility:
When you can point customers,
partners, even potential
employees or investors to a Web
site, it tells them you are a
serious business.

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