Providing temporary use of web-based non-downloadable software featuring an e-commerce catalog and electronic ordering functionality to facilitate the sale of merchandise via the global computer communications network, to facilitate business management services in the field of e-commerce and on-line retail sales, to facilitate the online sale of office supplies, office products, computers and computer related supplies and products, janitorial supplies, sanitary maintenance supplies, maintenance, repair and operating supplies, welding supplies, medical supplies, furniture, plumbing and electrical supplies and other merchandise via the global computer communications network and featuring a complete web-based online ordering system for use in e-commerce, including website design, creation and operation of online catalogs and search engines, customized shopping lists and bundles, an online ordering system, multi-tier order approval processes and records management system enabling compilation and reporting of records of prior purchases and other data