E-commerce platforms help businesses sell more easily

Application of e-commerce platform in business

One application of e-commerce is online trading activities that have promoted the need to expand forms of payment support, delivery support, use of digital signatures, electronic money, network shares, data security, data security... of businesses. In fact, even when businesses do not have the conditions to participate in online business activities, they still often conduct many forms of self-introduction online as an initial preparation step for officially joining their online business team. Especially at a time when e-commerce is developing strongly and the trend of using AI is increasing, when grasping the actual situation and upcoming trends, businesses and retailers have proactively invested and changed accordingly to help accelerate business activities and achieve the desired results. In particular, many agencies and units inside and outside the province are currently organizing online sales programs (livestream) to develop the local and regional socio-economy. In October 2024, Binh Dinh province organized an online sales program to implement the socio-economic development cooperation agreement between Ho Chi Minh City and the provinces in the South Central Coast. Accordingly, the Department of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City coordinated with MCN Live Channel to organize an online sales program on Shopee and TikTok platforms for businesses in the South Central Coast provinces such as Binh Thuan, Ninh Thuan, Khanh Hoa, Phu Yen, Binh Dinh, Quang Ngai. The purpose is to support connecting businesses in the South Central Coast provinces with the online market, promote and introduce Vietnamese products, OCOP products, products with typical brands of each locality and region on social networking platforms, contributing to enhancing the value of Vietnamese brands. In addition, it is to support businesses in developing business activities on online sales channels. Recently, the Department of Industry and Trade also organized a conference to introduce e-commerce platforms to guide businesses and business households on how to register to participate in business on the platforms to exploit and effectively promote the current advantages of e-commerce. This is also an opportunity to introduce the e-commerce platforms of the 3 provinces of Binh Thuan, Ninh Thuan, Lam Dong, and at the same time guide businesses and related units on the features, how to register to participate in business, buy and sell on the platforms, including San Viet. Instructions on signing contracts and shipping policies of Viettel Post - Binh Thuan Branch as well as some operational contents for businesses and establishments when participating in the platform. It is known that the e-commerce platforms of the 3 provinces of Binh Thuan, Ninh Thuan and Lam Dong were established in 2021, aiming to support businesses and establishments in promoting typical products, typical rural industrial products, and OCOP products of localities. After that, continue to build and implement the Project to upgrade the Industry and Trade E-commerce Platform, coordinate to connect with the Viet Platform to improve exploitation efficiency in the coming time.

Bringing convenience to businesses and consumers

When e-commerce platforms were born, along with the strong development of technology, e-commerce has become an inevitable trend for all businesses to expand the market and optimize business efficiency. Not only bringing convenience to consumers, the benefits of e-commerce also help businesses save costs, reach global customers and build strong online brands. In addition, businesses can reach millions of users nationwide and internationally, without being limited by geography. E-commerce platforms with large traffic support businesses to bring products to customers without having to open more stores. At the same time, it is easier to reach potential customers, the ability to sell is not limited by opening hours like traditional stores. This means that customers can shop at any time, even after working hours or on holidays. In particular, businesses can take advantage of this time to boost sales in big promotions or flash sales on e-commerce platforms. Reduced infrastructure costs because when selling on e-commerce platforms, businesses do not need to invest in premises, sales staff, or warehouses, which helps to significantly save fixed costs, which often take up the majority of the budget of traditional retail businesses. Instead of having to manage a physical store, you only need to focus on building an online store, optimizing the user experience, and promoting products for effective sales. Businesses can also easily search and connect with new suppliers or partners, regardless of geographic location. Thanks to the large network of e-commerce platforms, businesses can explore and build relationships with potential suppliers, thereby expanding product options, optimizing supply, and minimizing import costs...

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