Taking Payments
The selling online section looks at the advantages of selling over the web, so If you decide to take payment at the time your goods or services are ordered, it's good to know that it is now relatively straightforward to enable your website for e-commerce.
Several companies now trade exclusively on eBay, taking advantage of eBay's own payment systems. This frees them from the need to invest in developing and maintaining their own systems.
For more established operations, DIY e-commerce websites are available. There are also some quick and easy routes to accepting credit card payments. These include PayPal and WorldPay, which cost considerably less than setting up a formal merchant account with the credit card provider. But do consider whether the costs deducted by the provider make sense for your business and properly research if these are the right solutions for you. These services do not work for everyone.