E-commerce refers to commercial transactions conducted online. This means that whenever you buy and sell something using the Internet, you’re involved in e-commerce.
It was August 11, 1994, that Phil Brandenberger of Philadelphia logged into his computer and used his credit card to buy the compact disk, “Ten Summoners’ Tales” by the rock musician Sting, for $12.48, plus shipping costs.
It was the first time that encryption technology was used to enable an internet purchase. Many consider that moment as the first “true” e-commerce transaction.
And now, E-commerce in SA is growing fast and certainly getting a lot more attention than a few years ago.
E-commerce offers many benefits… your Shop can be open 24/7, nationally and internationally, with low startup costs to name just a few.