
There are still many business people who do not understand the differences between each platform they will use for business. They only know the name of the platform and don't know what the function of the platform is. In the digital world, just using the help of the internet you can manage your online business easily. There are many platforms that can help and make it easier for you to manage your business. But is each platform suitable for your business? Have you been effective in choosing a platform?
There are many digital platforms that business people can use to help run their business, however, not all business platforms have the same uses, so you need to think carefully so that your business doesn't take the wrong step in choosing a platform. Here are some things you need to understand about various online platforms to start your online business:
Marketplace, a platform that provides a place for transactions between sellers and buyers. Platforms that are included in the marketplace type are Tokopedia, Shopee, Lazada, Bukalapak.
E-Commerce, a platform that can provide a place to carry out all transactions from buying and selling to sending goods. Platforms that are included in the E-Commerce type are Blibli, Jd.id, and Bhinneka.
Ad-listing, a platform that only provides a place for advertising without any transactions between buyers and sellers on this platform. Platforms that are included in the Ad-listing type are OLX, Facebook Marketplace.
Dropship, a platform for selling without having to have stock. Sellers only need to market and sell other people's goods. Examples of platforms that include Dropship are Aliexpress, Shopee Dropship, Tokopedia Dropship.
Make sure the platform you choose is suitable for the business you want to run. It is better to use one platform but the target is right than to use various platforms but the target is not right.


