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A report on B2B (Business - to - Business) models. Reviews the web sites of merisel.com, kellypaper.com and intellibusiness.com. Evaluates how these sites are set up for value-added suppliers and other business users. With the use of well-planned business models, many B2Bs have jumped on to the information technology train and are experiencing improved profit margins through supply chain efficiencies-from purchasing, to manufacturing and selling. In addition to simply sharing forecasts and products, successful B2Bs work jointly to provide greater supply chain services, and ultimately larger profits for all partners involved.

From the Paper
"Although business-to-business activities occur both offline and online, the acronym B2B has come to be known and described as the online version. There is much hype given to the potential size of B2B markets and how much bigger it may get than the online business-to-consumer (B2C) world. The gravy train that drives these expectations is the hopes that information technology (IT) will deliver an inflection point in productivity and economic growth. With the use of well-planned business models, many B2Bs have jumped on this gravy train and are experiencing improved profit margins through supply chain efficiencies-from purchasing, to manufacturing and selling. "

Tags:analysis, business, chart, information, internet, online, supplier, task, technology, users, value

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This paper discusses the similarities and differences between the ethical, legal, and regulatory issues that B2Bs (business to business), B2Cs (business to customer), and C2Cs customer to customer) face.

From the Paper
"Ethical, legal and regulatory issues for e-business run the gamut from simply taking good care of customers and doing what is right to following explicit legal guidelines for the conduct of business on the Internet. When the distinctions between types of e-business such as B2B B2C and C2C are considered, the differences between issues pertinent to one type of e-business and not to another become more apparent. There are of course some ethical, legal and regulatory issues that..."

Tags:e-business, ethical, legal, regulatory, B2B, B2C, C2C, Customer

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The paper presents a research proposal that focuses on bed and breakfast (B&B) inns in seven U.S. southern states and seeks to understand the marketing techniques used by the owners of the B&Bs. The proposal also examines what led customers to choose the Bed and Breakfast in which they stayed over others in the area. The paper relates the methodology of the proposed research and provides a literature review.

Outline:
Abstract
Statement of Problem
Significance of Research
Introduction
Proposed Methodology
Literature Review
Findings of Study
Research Design

From the Paper
"The Bed and Breakfast (B&B) operations are believed to have been the first form of accommodations available to travelers however, those establishments have historically been replaced by inns and hotels. The Bed & Breakfast (B&B) is however, making a comeback for travelers who prefer a "home-like" hospitality with breakfast served to begin the day. Because this business is making a comeback entering into this type of business is desirable however, requires an understanding of what makes the Bed & Breakfast operation marketable and thereby profitable. The origins of the Bed and Breakfast Inn is historic, based on the traditions of New England and Europe. Country inns, indigenous to New England, provided food and lodging to travelers and locals, and were often a focal point for a community."

Tags:qualitative, quantitative, data, guests, hospitality

Abstract
This paper examines how cost benefit analysis refers to the method by which organizations assess the outcome of various actions or projects and how it has often been projected as a useful measurement tool that allows accurate measurement of possible benefits, which are then compared with the costs to be incurred. It looks at how the tool is widely used by the corporate sector for business research. It summarizes one article in connection with cost benefits analysis in business research and sees how it can be applied in an organization or in personal lives. Jennifer Giacin, BS, CSA, in her article, "Cost Benefit Analysis and Business Research," discusses the increasing use of cost benefit analysis in the corporate sector, especially in the area of training programs, and also touches upon the merits and demerits of such actions.

From the Paper
"Cost benefit analysis may sound like a scientific term that only few people can understand or implement, but the truth is that this method is regularly used by all of us in professional as well as personal lives. Whenever we are required to make a decision regarding something of importance, we weigh its possible pros and cons before taking the giant leap. Cost benefit analysis is part of human nature and thus consistently used by every rational person. In our personal lives, we encounter situations that require us to make some kind of investment whether emotional, financial or physical. But since these resources are important to us, we want to use them wisely and thus would assess the possible benefits of the action before making a decision."

Tags:decision, investment, resources

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This paper examines the readiness of Computacenter, a UK-based IT company, for BS15000 against six selected service management processes namely, availability management, Contingency management, service level management, capacity management, change management and problem management.

Abstract
This paper outlines some of the security issues that an IT department needs to have in place for their database systems. In today's technology driven world, databases and networks are vital to the furtherance of many business applications and transactions. The paper shows that unfortunately, with the advances in technology, comes the need to protect that technology in as many ways as possible from unauthorized access.

From the Paper
"Database maintenance should include daily remote backup to maintain safe data in case of emergencies. There are many companies that provide remote backup services. Data transfer is usually done after hours through broadband internet connections. This will provide redundancy and remote copies if the main database is ever destroyed or compromised by ill intentioned hackers."

Tags:password, Auditing, Authorization, BS, 7799