Introduction
E-business is the use of Internet technology to facilitate doing business. This toolkit demonstrates that not all e-business activities have to be complex or costly to achieve benefits. Small businesses that are new to the world of e-business will find information and tools that will help them get started.
E-business success stories are highlighted throughout the toolkit and a glossary of common Internet terms is provided.
How to Profit from E-Business: An Introductory Handbook (PDF)
Table of Contents
1. Defining E-Business
2. Assessing Relevancy and Readiness for E-Business
3. Investing in E-Business
4. Finding Business Information Online
5. Addressing E-Business Challenges
6. Protecting Your Business - Privacy, Security and Legal Issues
7. Working with E-Business Service Providers
8. Creating a Web Presence
9. Establish Online Ordering on Your Website
10. Integrating E-Commerce into your Business
11. Summary and Wrap-Up
Glossary of Common Internet Terms
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