A method and system to select, schedule, purchase, confirm, invoice, bill
and settle service orders, such as home services orders from customers.
The method and system accept electronic service orders as well as
customer leads for services, selects service providers and schedule
services in real-time via a computer network, confirms scheduling of
service delivery in real-time, handles administrative and business
details for both customers and service providers, as well as fulfills,
tracks and settle service orders. The method and system also provide
customized information for services available via an electronic services
network and dynamically schedule services using plural electronic
appointment calendars from plural service providers. The method and
system includes customer service order and customer lead information and
enterprise-wide visibility and management of business processes. The
method and system may also be used for goods.