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| communication easier for businesses and consumers? | | | | thousands of miles away and have the cars shipped |
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| changed the way we currently do business and | | | | prevalent with the option for shipping and handling once |
| revolutionized the approach to marketing. In fact, | | | | the item is purchased. Interestingly, customers can |
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| preview into the world of direct marketing and how its | | | | business to consumer (B2C) transactions are readily |
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| and improved business to customer (B2C) relationship. | | | | have the opportunity of purchasing online and |
| While there still remains a place for retail and | | | | customizing their purchases. For example, customers |
| wholesale outlets, direct marketing remains a viable | | | | can choose features they want on their computer and |
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| Direct marketing is direct communication between | | | | Moreover, customers can negotiate and bid online for |
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| option has changed the buying habits of customers. | | | | Undoubtedly, the Internet has facilitated business to |
| This has given rise to businesses utilizing greater online | | | | consumer relationships. Customers can negotiate with |
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| them in the buying decision process. | | | | to heighten customer satisfaction and usually translates |
| The use of the Internet makes distribution easier and | | | | into customer loyalty and retention. This is critical for |
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| systems allow businesses direct marketing access to | | | | focused on meeting and exceeding customer |
| customers. In today's marketplace, small companies | | | | expectations. Admittedly, every system has its |
| can establish a website which attracts customers | | | | disadvantages; however, based on the information |
| from all over the globe. E-commerce has made the | | | | provided, it's now your turn to decide if direct marketing |
| buying experience more hassle free which encourages | | | | is right for you. |
| more purchasing via the Internet. Imagine that | | | | |