The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly
survey of 70 business leaders, representing large and small companies in a variety
of industries.
QUESTION: Have you ever purchased a retail item – like a book or an article
of clothing – online?
Yes: 94%
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No: 6%
QUESTION: Have you ever ordered tickets to an event or purchased airline
tickets online?
Yes: 94%
No: 6%
QUESTION: How comfortable are you paying household bills online?
Pay most bills online: 31%
Pay a select few bills online: 31%
Do not pay any bills online: 38%
QUESTION: Do you do any of your personal banking online?
Yes: 56%
No: 44%
QUESTION: What factor is most likely to slow your conversion to making
online purchases for products and services?
Concerned about security of personal financial information: 54%
Prefer to see products first hand before purchasing: 31%
Not in the habit of using Internet for much more than getting information:
15%
