Comments on: 5 things to consider when starting an eCommerce venture

By: Aslam Yousuf

Aslam Yousuf — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:33:45 +0000

I share the same emotion as the rest of the group. I truly believe that e-com will take off big in India.
I am currently pursuing the idea of having a customized gift portal where you can create your own gifts.My current target market is the B2B segment. I am currently assessing the market feasibility of the project. Given the competition from offline vendors and Indian customer mindset do you think this venture would be profitable?

By: Suresh

Suresh — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:06:35 +0000

Based on my extensive research (online) on eCommerce in India, finally launching series of stores. It’s the right time to start an online business in India. People got money, credit cards and high speed internet at home. What else do you need? Internet usage is booming and next two years every middle class home will have a computer with high speed internet. The buying power has increased several folds. I was surprised to see Ebay India’s last year statistics that Jewelry is a No 1 selling category in India. 70% of buyers are between 21 and 35. Significant % of them are NRI’s ordering items for their loved one’s in India rather than sending it from their country. One challenge in India would be the Shipping (Courier) companies. No one is up to the mark and not very reliable and responsive. Shipping is most important part in this business. Speedpost by India Post is the best service based on many people’s reviews. If India Post can improve the quality and customer service little bit more, then eCommerce in India will take the retail industry to next level. I tried to reach out many top brand companies to check if they can do dropshipping, but I dont know they are bit allergic to eCommerce concept. May be the the people who are incharge not much aware of what’s going on this area. Three years ago, there was a huge billboard in John F Kennedy Airport British Airways terminal, the billboard had India map on it with a message by Nokia saying “One Billion Handsets going to be sold here”. I think now it’s a reality. So no wonder if eCommerce is the next big thing in India in 2 – 5 years from now.

So cheer up guys, start your venture. Let’s not just talk, start with what you have and align it well on the run.

This is a great article. Keep posting and encourage others.

By: Lesya

Lesya — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:11:26 +0000

Good e-commerce should be based on good e-commerce platform i.e. shopping cart. Sometimes the shopping cart that works good for some business maybe not that effective for other one. Another instance is when you want to switch to different shopping cart that meets the needs of your particular business.

In case you face this problem – you may switch to different shopping cart easily with the help of cart2cart web service. It automates data migration and makes the process more simple. You may check http://www.shopping-cart-migration.com for details

By: Diwakar

Diwakar — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:30:42 +0000

Hi Darpan,

I have been working in biotech instrument sales to most of research institutes & R & D units of govt. as well as non govt bodies. I would like to start any online business for research customers for institutes down the line. Would you please help me any kind of work model, which would finally be established.

I was thinking of providing research ref. book online to all of them, but it seems they prepfer to purchase in cash price or that too on lower price system..

Do you have any idea what would be any idea or plan fo these customers.

Diwakar

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