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Net Facts & Figures-
By 2007 there will be 1.1 billion Internet users worldwide. - Source: IDC, 2004
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Worldwide broadband subscribers exceeded 150 million in 2004. - Source: Point Topic, 2004
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Over 40% of all Americans have made a purchase online. - Source: NDP Group, 2004
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Over 75% of online consumers do not care whether an online store is run by a large or small company. - Source: TNS, 2004
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$1.6 trillion was made via e-commerce in 2003; $7.1 trillion is expected in 2007. - Source: IDC, 2004
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A recent UK study indicated that 82% of Internet users go online to research products and services. - Source: UK National Statistics Office 2004
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More than 60 million Europeans now shop online, an increase of 50% since 2003. - Source: Forrester, December 2004
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US online retail sales will more than double over the next six years, reaching $316 billion by 2010. - Source: Forrester, August 2004
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61% of small and mid-sized enterprises believe the Internet is a significant advertising medium. - Source: The Kelsey Group, November 2004
- In 2004, paid search advertising grew by 51% to $3.6 billion in the US alone. - Source: eMarketer 2004
The Business ShowWSI Internet Consultants Show Business Owners in Melbourne How to Grow Their Business Online
WSI Internet Consultants from Victoria will be showcasing their capabilities in the field of eCommerce, eBusiness and eMarketing, and will offer Internet Solutions to SMEs. Since the Internet is playing an increasingly important role in traditional business, the Internet Consultants’ knowledge backed by the expertise of the global WSI network in the areas of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), online advertising, website solutions and helping businesses to grow online is sure to offer long term profits to the attendees of the tradeshow.
Ron McArthur, President, WSI stated, “WSI has a global reach and a local presence. Our eBusiness solutions have helped thousands of businesses around the world profit from the Internet. I know that participants and attendees at the Business Show will benefit from interacting with our Victorian WSI Internet Consultants."
The Business Show is a tradeshow aimed at providing attendees with ideas, advice and information on the latest innovations and opportunities in business. It is tailored specifically to the SME market, which makes it an ideal opportunity for small to medium sized business owners in Victoria to take advantage of the many expert exhibitors in attendance to gain knowledge in a wide range of business issues.
About WSI:
Through its network of over 1500 offices in 87 countries, WSI delivers thousands of e-Business solutions to small and medium sized businesses annually. WSI provides affordable Internet related services and technologies that deliver maximum return on investment for businesses.
As the world leader in providing profitable Internet solutions to SMEs, making information accessible for all via the Internet is an essential component of their offering.
