A call to an 800-number can send flowers around the world in hours. Some people call the florist at 9 a.m. wanting their flowers delivered by 10. We're not making pizzas here and there are too many recipes to do that, but we try. Boesen says that in days past, one would be hard-pressed to find a florist open on a Sunday. Now, orders are taken via phone by live operators 24 hours a day.
Bouquets stand ready in many supermarkets seven days a week.
And the internet is available at any time. According to eBusiness World of Phoenix, customers will benefit from greater choices and enhanced convenience. Brands will become increasingly important, costs will drop, and competition will multiply again and again. Imagine going to a car dealer, getting a price, clicking on the internet, and finding the best price in the country. It's kind of scary for the businessperson.