What kind of opportunities am I looking at?
First, a look in the crystal ball. In 1997, there were 57 million users on-line. At the first of the year, there were an estimated
100 million users. In 2000, an estimated 200 million users will be on-line. Wow! In just one year, the amount
of users doubled! 2001 could see 300 million users. And in 2002, 400 million users. Incredible!
EmailUnlike the regular postal service (called "snail mail" by some), email allows you to send a message to
someone thousands of miles away, and recieve a reply only seconds later! Email allows a business to keep on top of their
customers questions and suggestions. Email slashes office costs as it is "virtual" mail. E-email alone, has proven the Internet's worth
Information MarketThe Internet is part of an information revolution! Never has it been so easy to publish, market, and sell
products online. Nor has there ever been more resources at the tip of your fingers than with the Internet.
CommerceE-commerce has revolutionized the way we do business today. Today millions are spending money online,
purchasing computer software and hardware, books, travel items, music, and clothing. An estimated 27.6 million purchased goods
and services over the Web world wide in 1998. In 2002, an estimated 128.4 million users will purchase items online world wide.
Source: IDC, The Global Market Forecast for Internet Usage and Commerce (June, 1998)
Reported at Headcount
Okay, the Internet sounds neat. But why should I get online?
 
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