System and method for providing transaction-based profit solutions

Abstract

A method and system for generating profit having a partner transaction module configured to charge a partner transaction fee for a transaction performed by a partner, and receive, from a partner, payment for the partner transaction fee when the partner performs a transaction, a base transaction module configured to pay, in the event the partner performs a transaction through a third party, a base transaction fee to the third party, wherein the base transaction fee is equal to or lesser than the partner transaction fee, and a profit module configured to receive a profit on the transaction, wherein the profit is the difference between the partner transaction fee and the base transaction fee.

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION[0001]On-line shopping has become extremely popular with consumers. It provides a convenient way for people to purchase a variety of products and services without leaving the home or office. When offering items or services for sale, a vendor may use a website to present its products or services to customers browsing that website. However, such a business model may insist that a customer already know the vendor's website or be able to find the website via a search engine. In addition, in order to secure an order for a particular service (e.g., spa treatment and other related service), for example, a vendor may use a singular, stand-alone reservation system that is only available on its website. Not only does this make it difficult to attract new customers, but such a technique may not adequately rate or compare these products / services with other comparable products / services, which may limit customer confidence. Furthermore, a stand-alone reservation system that ...

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Not only does this make it difficult to attract new customers, but such a technique may not adequately rate or compare these products / services with other comparable products / services, which may limit customer confidence.

Furthermore, a stand-alone reservation system that is not linked with or safeguarded by other systems or methods may be prone to error and mismanagement.

As a result, current on-line systems and methods may lack comprehensive and effective web-based management solutions particularly advantageous for booking appointments, attracting new customers, gaining customer confidence, increasing sales / profits, and improving customer retention.

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