Van Otis Chocolates

 

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 Review Questions

 

Review Questions:

How does Van Otis' business strategy differ from others in its industry?

Does their web presence aid in this differentiation, If so then how?

Does Van Otis' demonstrate the use of any other e-commerce merchant business models besides click and mortar?

How do Van Otis' choices regarding the maintenance of their website demonstrate the importance of keeping control when outsourcing web development?

 

Van Otis Chocolates Official Website

 

In the News

- Union Leader -
Van Otis Chocolates: divinely decadent
by John Clayton

- Union Leader -
'Food Finds' in New Hampshire
by Gary Dennis

-168 Mag -
Think Van Otis for Valentines Day
by Leah Gladu

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Last Updated: December 21, 2005