Because of its global reach, the web is ideal for expanding mail and telephone order business. If you manufacture a specialty item and can reliably fulfill orders, electronic commerce may be a good match.
Internet security remains a major concern for most customers.
Travel businesses, including agencies and especially smaller independent resorts and motels, including bread and breakfast lodges, can potentially reach distant customers and compete with the big chains, using the web. It is comparatively easy to design a response form, such as a reservation request, which would be confirmed later by e-mail. Payment can be by check or credit card, but most consumers are leery about submitting credit cards online unless there is some means of encryption. Encryption, to be sound, must involve a SSL secure server, a feature offered in Open Veld's Corporate plans and higher. Most modern browsers support SSL connections, although occasionally web visitors may have their encryption features turned off.