Apple iPhone 5 Strategies For Online Mobile Commerce

The following Apple iPhone 5 strategies for online mobile commerce can be used by wholesalers and retailers to sell their closeout products, and to maximize the efficiency of their businesses.

Strategy #1

Your e-commerce website should have a mobile version that has been tested to look professional, and is easy to use, by Apple iPhone 5 users. Now that the latest version of the Apple smart phone has a larger colorful high resolution screen, a user can enjoy a more full online shopping experience provided that a mobile version exists.

Strategy #2

Advertise your website specifically to Apple iPhone 5 users, or at least mention in your advertisements that the site can be viewed using the smart phone.

Strategy #3

Use your Apple iPhone 5 to instantly compare prices and availability while visiting wholesale warehouses. If you see a great deal, quickly email or chat with your customers to determine their interest in the closeout deals that you locate.

Strategy #4

Let your customers and suppliers know that you are open to chatting with them anytime your phone is on, this way they will feel comfortable to ask you questions, make you an offer, and place an order, even while your competition is away from their phone and computer.

Strategy #5

Store pictures of your contacts on your Apple iPhone 5. This way as soon as you receive a message you will be able to recall the customer and remind yourself of any details that are important to you. You should also use an app to store details such as their buying preferences.

Strategy #6

Use Apple business apps such as:

Google Drive, to work on documents on the go, perfect for placing and receiving orders, and for making business proposals.

Fastcustomer, is a great tool for providing customer service with its call back feature so customers do not have to endlessly wait on hold for you.

Bump, the easiest way to exchange business contact information by simply bringing together two Apple iPhone 5s.

Square, accept credit card payments from your customers without using a credit card terminal. Great way to make sales at flea markets, swap meets, warehouses, stores, and while on the road.

4 Tips For Using An Apple iPhone 5 For Your Business

The following tips can show you how to maximize usage of an iPhone 5 for your business.

Business iPhone 5 Tip#1

Its large screen allows you to easily showcase your products to customers on the go. Imagine you have a boutique in downtown Lagos, Nigeria, and you are visiting a branch of the First Bank Of Nigeria. You can take out your iPhone 5 and quickly show potential customers images of your Tahari suits and BCBG dresses.

Or imagine a wholesaler visiting flea market vendors, showing them pictures of his closeout products, and then having the flea market sellers taking out their iPhones and comparing his products and prices to their other wholesale suppliers.

Business iPhone 5 Tip#2

Instant internet access when you need it. Instead of looking for a Wi-Fi spot, just take out your phone, email a business proposal, answer your customers' inquiries, and check out the latest wholesale deals online. This is especially important for eBay sellers who might want to quickly add information to their online auction product descriptions.

Business iPhone 5 Tip#3

There is an amazing plethora of apps for Apple phones. While there are many apps for older Apple models, by having the latest Apple phone model you can be assured of taking advantage of any Apple business applications that will be introduced.

Business iPhone 5 Tip#4 Voice recognition commands. Just think of the possibilities of using dictation as you are on the go. You can easily record any great business ideas, take notes of wholesale merchandise that you see at a New York closeout warehouse, and quickly take pictures so that you can discuss the merchandise with your partners at a later time.