Abstract
The evolution of disruptive technology has greatly inspired the growth of businesses around the globe. The inceptions of these technological platforms have led to a restructuring of businesses through delivery and payment plan of goods. The initiation of an online gift store would, therefore, enhance the process of acquisition of products by the client, payment of the goods and services, and the subsequent delivery of these products.
Thematic approach
Kuwait is currently experiencing massive growth of the economy boosted by the ever-increasing demand for global energy. This has led to the intense development of its internet infrastructure that has increased the online presence of the Kuwait population. This necessitates the initiation of an online platform for sending and receiving gifts. This online portal will be not only key in saving time but also very convenient to the users who would want to get all the goods and services at the comfort of their home.
A strong and reliable secure network runs the online gift shop. With a very impregnable connection, the security of the payment system will offer a desirable mode of payment in Kuwait. In addition, clients are capable of choosing their gifts from a variety of assortments. It is expected that the institution of this online platform should revolutionize the concept of online shopping in Kuwait even as it is gradually registered a massive growth in the online presence of most of its citizens.
Illustration of the business model
Mobile functionality
The emergence of Android mobile phones is considered as a factor that will positively influence the online business of purchasing gifts. The business model is seeking to take advantage of the influx of these gadgets into the Kuwait market to ensure that people can access the Internet and go on shopping at the touch of a button. In addition, the online transfer of money is a key point due to which the online gift centre will do its operations. Kuwait has very liberal money transfer policies that should work in favour of the online platform. Moreover, the inception of the mobile money transfer in Kuwait will be a very big advantage to online portals as payments will be made very easily and at the comfort of the user’s home before the delivery of the product.
Delivery
Being a gift store, the aspect of “speed” and “convenience” in the delivery of the products is very crucial. In this respect, a reliable courier service shall be contracted in order to achieve this objective. The desire of the store is to offer quick delivery of the goods almost immediately after the purchase. The Kuwait transport infrastructure will provide a priceless asset in meeting delivery goals.
Objectives of the online storefront
- Provide the clients with an opportunity of selecting a variety of gifts to purchase. The fact that the storefront links several stores gives the clients an opportunity to select products from an emporium.
- Provide a convenient model for shopping. The convenience in shopping for products is achieved when a customer accesses all the products he or she needs from the same platform.
- Ensure time-conscious transactions. The client will save time if the transaction is done online. The complexity of mobility by the client is thus considerably eliminated making the shopping experience very comfortable