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E-Commerce Learning Center
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How Does E-commerce Fit Into My Business Plan?
Any online effort is only as successful as the overall business plan. The most successful
plans integrate e-commerce into their core business model.
The chart below highlights the most important parts of a typical e-commerce business
plan along with the sales channels, including e-commerce, which are at the core.
Take the time to properly define these details for your business... it will improve your results!
Beanbasket offers the solutions that best fit your needs rather than forcing you into a limited
solution. Through Beanbasket and its partners, you have the power of:
- » Multi-channel selling
- » Track shipments
- » Manage inventory
- » Market via e-mail lists and promotions
- » Affiliate marketing
- » Seamless site integration
While Beanbasket is and extremely powerful shopping cart, successful e-commerce sites require more than
an online purchasing solution. We integrate a vast array of services to support, evaluate, and promote
your presence. To learn more about specific Beanbasket features, visit the features page or contact us
for more information.
How The Beanbasket Shopping Cart Works
Beanbasket is made up of two main components:
Administrator Tool - Used to manage inventory and perform store management. The Administrator Tool allows
you to securely input and manage your Beanbasket store inventory. This tool also allows you to securely
view and manage incoming orders, giving you the flexibility to track orders and monitor inventory 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week.
Transaction engine - Handles the interaction between customers and your Web site. This component fits seamlessly
into your Web site and allows customers to securely and safely purchase from your Web site. This engine tracks
the product details and manages customer accounts for tracking, billing and shipping information. All major credit
cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express can be accepted through the Beanbasket transaction
engine!
The chart below illustrates how these components interact. Beanbasket can be integrated directly into your site
design. This provides a uniquely branded solution using your corporate identity instead of a third-party such as
Yahoo Store and Ebay. This seamless appearance is vital to any online shopping experience.

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