According to Jupiter Research,
the total online expenditures by small businesses is expected to top $70 billion by the year 2012, up from $47 billion in 2006…. “In addition, 82 percent of small business decision makers research products or services for their business online, monthly or more frequently.
Increasing competition, better prices, convenience create significant improvements in the offerings and services that businesses can find online. The market is maturing and the online revenues will take an increasing share of companies’ business.