When is the best time for an offline based business to take it's business online?

[King Belieal]

There are some businesses that have been built to run offline. And they have ran offline for a long time. For such a business, that also desires to go online, what are the things that it should secure before it moves into the online market and find success?

 

[Kross]

Having an online presence for a business would require lots of resources. If the business has that resources to go online, it is fine.

 

[Nomad]

The moment you think you have website creation, digital marketing and SE skills, yo can convert your offline business to online business

 

[Augusta]

The best time for an offline business to move online when it has a solid foundation in its local market, a loyal customer base, and is ready to expand its reach beyond its physical location

 

[Fidelia]

The offline business must have been testing the waters with online sales. If it has success with that, not can move the business online.

 

[eLdavis]

I think the right time can also be when you are ready for expansion. You can use the Internet to expand your reach.

 

[Niyi Br]

That's true. An offline business that goes online is looking for market outside it's immediate base. And it must be prepared to serve such customers.

I think the right time can also be when you are ready for expansion. You can use the Internet to expand your reach.

 

[Fidelia]

I don't think there is a timeframe of running for an offline business to go online. They can bring it on at anytime at all.

 

[Augusta]

it depends on what you want if you're looking for something that can be done remotely and with minimal overhead, then an online business might be the better choice.