Well now, let me tell ya somethin’ about this “e-business” thing. I ain’t no fancy city slicker, but I reckon I can explain it so even my old hens could understand.
What’s this e-business all about, huh? It’s like sellin’ your eggs, but instead of standin’ by the road, you’re shoutin’ about ’em on that there internet thingy. Folks from all over can see your eggs, and if they like what they see, they’ll give you some money, and you send ’em the eggs. Simple as that, really. No need for a fancy storefront, just a picture and some words tellin’ folks how good your eggs are.
- You got eggs? You can sell ’em online.
- You make quilts? Sell ’em online.
- You got extra tomatoes from the garden? Yep, you can sell those online too.
Now, they got these things called “crossword puzzles.” City folks love ’em. And sometimes, they got clues in them puzzles about e-business. Like, they might ask, “What’s a business that sells stuff online?” And the answer could be somethin’ like “e-retailer” or “e-store.” See? It ain’t rocket science.
Why’s e-business so popular these days? Well, I guess it’s ’cause folks are lazy. They don’t wanna get off their behinds and go to the store no more. They’d rather sit on their couch and click a few buttons, and then poof, whatever they want shows up at their door a few days later. I tell ya, it’s a whole different world from when I was young.
And it ain’t just for big companies either. Even little folks like you and me can do it. My niece, she started sellin’ her knitted scarves online, and now she’s makin’ more money than her husband, that good-for-nothin’ Larry! She just takes some pictures, puts ’em up on a website, and folks buy ’em. It’s like havin’ a store that’s open all day and all night, and you don’t even gotta be there!
But, it ain’t all sunshine and roses, mind you. Sometimes, things go wrong. Maybe the mailman loses your package, or maybe someone don’t like your eggs and wants their money back. You gotta be ready for that kinda stuff. And you gotta be careful, too. There’s lots of folks out there tryin’ to trick you and steal your money.
The other day, I saw my grandson tryin’ to figure out one of them crossword puzzle clues. It said somethin’ about an online business, seven letters long. He was scratchin’ his head and grumbling. I told him, “Boy, it’s probably somethin’ simple. Just think about what you see on that computer screen all day.” He finally figured it out, but I swear, these young folks, they make things harder than they gotta be.
If you’re thinkin’ about startin’ your own e-business, I say go for it. It ain’t that hard. Just find somethin’ you’re good at, and start sellin’ it. But don’t come cryin’ to me if it don’t work out. You gotta be willin’ to work hard and learn new things. And don’t forget to keep it simple. Folks don’t want fancy words and complicated websites. They just want to know what you’re sellin’ and how much it costs.
So, next time you see one of them crossword puzzle clues about e-business, don’t get all flustered. Just remember what I told ya. It’s just sellin’ stuff online. And who knows, maybe one day I’ll even start sellin’ my prize-winning pickles online. Heck, if my niece can do it, so can I!
And remember this, e-business ain’t goin’ away. It’s the way of the future, they say. So, you might as well learn a little bit about it. Even an old hen like me can understand it, so I reckon you can too.
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