The government is set to announce that every citizen in the UK is to get their own web page.
It's a move that will certainly see many traditional methods of doing business, further sidelined as more information is made available online.
The Times reports, that under new initiatives due to be announced next week, public sector offices will be closed as business is moved to the internet.
A Facebook style interactive social network for UK citizens will be launched within the next three years.
Whilst meeting face to face, shaking hands and looking someone in the eye is a unique bonding experience, it isn't usually the first move in the chain of events that leads to forming a new relationship.
A potential seller or buyer can travel thousands of miles in seconds by using the internet and search engines to find products and contacts that fit within their particular niche; contact is often made first by email or telephone where-after an exchange takes place that may, or may not, lead to a meeting.
Whilst live events such and seminars, conferences and exhibitions will never go away, the vital demographics have changed and will continue to change as the internet evolves.
On the Landscape Juice Network, businesses can promote products and services, write and publish documents about environmental practises or methods, upload video and photographs, start and contribute to blog and forum discussions about services, products and methods and interact - peer-to-peer - in real time.
Social networking will also take over from traditional media because of its instant delivery methods - trade magazines can often take 7-10 days before a news item reaches its printed pages.
Another unique attribute that a social network enjoys is its ability to deliver user generated news instantly and of course, it's the people and businesses within the industry that are represented at all levels - the editor is no longer in control of events.
Website: Direct.gov.uk
very interesting, Sure internet is a great tool but having everybody online will change things.
How many people will shop outdoor?
I am working for 5 weeks now in a big garden centre- and you can see some people that are coming for the ideas, but still most do shop at very high price.
Not saying it is bad, but if more people will be skilled to buy online it will have massive effect.
I get everyday few orders on my online shop, for the Lawn edging, raised beds and Potato pods, and can see all ages are using the net already.
Posted by: Ofer | Mar 27, 2010 at 10:18 AM