- Mail order business is operated through the post office.
- It requires large warehouses for the storing of goods before they are finally carried to the consumers.
- Few workers are needed for its operation.
- They rely heavily on advertisement.
- The methods used for payments of goods are cash with order. (CWO) or cash on delivery (COD.)
- It is capable of dealing in consumer durable goods only.
- It makes use of catalogues.
- Packages are usually to customer’s tastes.