Quotes from retailers that have used our wholesale catalogs
• "I tried using on-line with one of my larger suppliers, it was a nightmare, but since it's the only way to purchase we keep trying."
• “ Yours is the easiest to use of any. ____(named a large well-known brand) should call you guys.”
• "I especially like the dealer locater on the manufacturer’s site; this means they’re trying to help me too."
• "I’m not a spring chicken, but I realize I need to embrace change and not fear it."
• "I like seeing my order right away so I can see where my fingers, or weak mind, have omitted something or entered items in error.”
• "The immediate confirmation makes me feel more secure about it actually getting to the right place."
• "I like being able to find a copy of my order any time on my computer, even if I lose a printed copy or my catalog. I love having less paper."
• "I’ve misplaced my catalog many times, and it’s nice to know I can always go online and see current and past catalogs with my personal ID and password."
• "I like having inventory availabilities on the site; if I’m working late I can go online any time and not have to wait for someone to call me."
Let’s be realistic, each day people are becoming increasingly dependent on the Internet. It allows us to work smarter and more efficiently. High speed Internet access has become easier, faster and less expensive. Conducting business online is become the norm, not the exception. Internet applications are created everyday to help you manage and market your business. If you’re still wondering if you should add online ordering to your business, consider some of the facts: In the United States 68.7% of our population is using the internet; this figure is more than double from 2000. (Source: Internetworldstats.com)
Demographics show that 72% of adults are using the internet, 84% of 18-29 year olds, 83% of 30-49 year olds, and 71% of 50- 60 year olds. In addition consider the household incomes for those people: 90% of those with household incomes over $50,000 are using the Internet. (78% for incomes between $39,000-49,999).(source:pewinternet.org)
These numbers are rapidly increasing each year. It is absolutely clear, Americans are getting more and more comfortable with using their computers and sharing the experience with family and friends both in their personal lives and even more so in business.
Offering your catalog on line for your customers to order and view 24/7 is fast becoming the norm and will soon be expected. Fear has stopped many manufacturers from pursuing online catalogs and ordering. Fear of not knowing where to begin, fear of costs, fear of hiring extra labor, fear of reliance on a computer programmer and fear of well…the unknown.
StradaModa has made this possible without a large investment of time or money. Don’t be fooled by in house programmers who may tell you, ‘sure I can do that’. We can assure you this system has taken years to develop and unless you have an in house programmer with tons of extra time on their hands and years of retail, wholesale, and sales experience, this cannot be duplicated.
People who know the sales process, not just programming, developed this system. It is vital to have to experience in these areas, not just programming. If asked, many retailers will tell you how difficult it is to navigate and use some of the online ordering sites. Below is what some of your customers have said about using other online ordering sites and StradaModa built sites:
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