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E-Commerce for Small Businesses, 2002.
Examines the pros and cons of selling merchandise over the internet for small businesses.
938 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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A recent National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) small business survey revealed that of approximately 1.6 million small businesses to launch Web sites, most wasted more money than they made. In many cases, the reason for this is that most of the Web sites were little more than electronic brochures gathering dust on the Internet. The paper shows that when the survey was published, more than 65 percent of small-business Web sites did not allow customers to buy on-line, substantially reducing their effectiveness. The paper shows too, that according to researchers and small business experts, small businesses like these would undoubtedly benefit from investing in e-commerce to make their sites fully functional and profitable.
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"The Internet and e-commerce present enormous opportunities to small businesses, as they provide access to world markets, achieving the kind of market presence and penetration that has traditionally been exclusively available to larger companies (NSW, Enos). However, there is much more involved in e-commerce than simply creating a Web site.
One of the most important things to consider when investing in e-commerce is client relationships. A good online experience from both a marketing and a sales point of view makes a huge difference in successful e-commerce strategies."
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E-Commerce and E-Business in the 21st Century, 2006.
A discussion regarding e-commerce, focusing specifically on Office Depot, Ford Motor Company and Amazon.com.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 133.95
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This document discusses the underlying principles of e-commerce and e-business. It examines such e-commerce functionalities as customer relationship management applications as a way to illustrate how effective e-commerce and e-business principles can be across all industries. Additionally, the paper utilizes three radically different businesses to illustrate how e-business and e-commerce has elevated business performance measures: Office Depot, Ford Motor Company, and Amazon.com.
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"Corporations the world over have utilized e-business or some aspect of electronic commerce (e-commerce) to either act as their sole business model or to enhance the productive performance in some way of their existing traditional business models. E-commerce might be considered as a type of business transaction where the parties to the transaction conduct their commerce electronically where electronically has come to be considered the Internet (Epstein, 2004). Yet, technically speaking e-commerce could just as well be considered to be transacted by phone, fax, or other electronic form of media. Such definitions evade the true essence of electronic commerce, which in practice has become one of those rare cases where changing needs and new technologies have come together to revolutionize the way in which business is conducted over an entirely new medium; commonly termed the Internet."
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E-Commerce and E-Business, 2004.
A paper that deals with four pertinent topics in the form of questions and answers relating to e-commerce and e-business.
1,507 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper answers four discussion questions concerning various electronic marketing concepts. First, the difference between e-commerce and e-business is discussed. Second, details are given as to why B2B has greater potential than B2C. Third, the concept of disintermediation is discussed and the type of business that could benefit most from this concept. Finally, reintermediation as a concept is discussed, along with the type of business could benefit most from this concept.
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"When one thinks of thinks of the two terms ?commerce? and ?business?, little difference is found, and in many cases they are transposable when discussing business. However, there is a specific difference between e-commerce and e-business. E-commerce, which is short for electronic commerce, is in the simplest of terms business transacted electronically that involves money. The obvious example of e-commerce is selling products via the web, such as Amazon.com has been successful in doing."
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Communication Technologies in E-Commerce and E-Business, 2000.
An investigation in new and emerging technologies and their influence on commerce.
1,362 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper looks at the new and developing technology used in communication, not just socially but in the world of e-commerce. It examines the current state of technology and the latest developments and then the barriers to implementation of these new technologies. The cost, as in fiscal cost and quality of life, is also considered before looking at the impact of new technologies and communication on commerce.
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Introduction
Current Communications Technology
Mobile and Wireless Technology
Cable Television and Internet
Satellite
Television
Latest Communication Developments
Wireless Local Networks
Broadband
High Definition Television
Social Aspects and Decision Making Issues
Barriers to Implementation
E-Commerce and E-Business
Convergence of Technologies
Bibliography
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"The increase of communications and its convenience provides much scope for dataveillance. The monitoring and storing of personal data may breach the privacy rights of individuals. However the combining of surveillance sources such as CCTV, bank records, and location tracking using mobile telephone signals bring surveillance to a new level. By pooling together all information sources, information gathered on an individual is so personal and provides such a three-dimensional picture into one?s life and habits."
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Effective E-branding Format for Small Business Firms, 2002.
An analysis of e-commerce and the future of small businesses.
1,889 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper discusses the changing face of the economy due to the constant advances made in technology. E-commerce and online marketing are described. The focus of the paper is on the small business that might make use of the internet for various purposes, but does not necessarily have enough capital to use it to project major online promotions. This paper aims to find out how small businesses, part of them that already entered the online business, apply the methods discussed in giving their sites a task to build their image and brand online.
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"E-commerce is projected to replace the traditional trading system in the coming years. The rapid technological change had boosted the trading process and increased opportunities to reach potential new markets all over the world in seconds of connection. More than 150 million users were expected to turn to the internet as the primary resource to find information daily in 2002 (Riddle, 2001). For business firms, it would be a major challenge to advance their marketing planning and build their brand in the new medium, online."
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An Epoch in Business Through E-Commerce, 2002.
A business report which examines how a national retailing company can gain competitive advantage by using electronic commerce to compete with the global competitors.
2,600 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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The paper indicates that nowadays, most businesses embrace some form electronic commerce since wherever one is in the world, electronic trading is booming as the internet and World Wide Web offer unlimited opportunities to transform the way business is conducted. o find out if it necessary for a specific company to do electronic commerce it's important to evaluate how it will affect the scope of their business and ensure that they are well prepared to realize its full potential. The purpose of this business report is to enable CEOs and managers to understand the competitive ramifications of electronic commerce within their arenas of corporate competition. The solutions presented enable executives to take effective action in developing a strong, unique and effective strategy for their own organisation. The author tof this paper takes the role as an E-Business consultant to offer national retailing companies the best solution to compete against new entrants and their existing competitors.
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"To gain competitive advantage through information, according to management consultant and author Peter Drucker (1993), the most important sources of information for competitive advantage and strategic decision-making are from the outside world. In order to make better decisions, chief executives and top-level managers require fresh information about trends in the economy and the marketplace, the activities of competitors, new developments in technology, and new product opportunities. This information and its creative application provide the crucial new opportunities for companies to move ahead of their competition."
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E-Commerce, 2005.
This paper discusses the development of e-commerce by Australian small businesses.
2,045 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper explains that e-commerce facilitates the emergence of new small businesses as solely e-commerce-based entering the business world as a virtual companies and traders, because the use of the internet reduces the monetary investment needed for real estate, staffing and other associated costs associated with a "brick and mortar" company. The author points out that the internet enables information, services and value to be transferred seamlessly around the globe; thereby, e-commerce enables small and medium-sized firms to participate in international trade and for small and large companies to have equal access to this medium. The paper relates that e-commerce has obvious implications for the internationalization of Australian business, specifically on small businesses and the Australian economy as a whole, which otherwise is isolated physically from the main global centers of commerce.
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"This business has embraced the opportunities that e-commerce and the internet has to offer. A small privately owned company, You Name It Labels Pty Ltd have found a niche in the market with their product and have invested in advertising in areas most likely to reach its primary target market. By embarking on an e-business venture this company has a strong internet presence for their product as many small businesses in Australia still shy from this medium - thus presenting less competition. Their website is concise and accessible and has far increased potential for increased trade that mail order, which would be the traditional form this business would have taken."
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Small Business, 2002.
A research paper on the effects e-commerce can have on small businesses and the global economy.
25,477 words (approx. 101.9 pages), 71 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper researches the potential of small business to effect the global economy, through the introduction of technological innovation. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that likely will determine the probability of success by small businesses in e-commerce. The paper includes background and explanation of these factors and their probable impacts on small business in relation to e-commerce. Small businesses, as the term was used in this study, refers to small and medium business enterprises. The paper includes statistical tables with data relating to the subject.
Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Research Questions
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Scope and Delimitations of the Study
Definition of Terms
Overview of the Remainder of the Study
Review of the Literature
Introduction to the Literature Review
Theoretical Framework
Economic Growth & Development
Capitalist World System
Institutionalist Economic Thought
Related Research
Globalization
Information Technology
E-Commerce
Conclusions Relative to the Problem
Methodology
Introduction to the Method
Research Design
Research Questions and Hypotheses
Variables and Operational Definitions
Population and Sample
Data Collection Procedures
Data Analysis
Methodological Limitations
Data Analysis
Overview
Description of the Sample
Results of Data Analyses
Results of Testing Hypothesis
Results of Testing Hypothesis
Results of Testing Hypothesis
Results of Testing Hypothesis
Summary, Discussion and Recommendations
Summary
Discussion
Recommendation for Further Research
References
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"The virtual explosion of technological advances in telecommunications and information technology in the early- and mid-1990s, together with the acceleration of technological innovations in these fields in the late-1990s and continuing into the twenty-first century, however, are providing small businesses expanding opportunities. Primarily, their access to markets has expanded and continues to expand beyond limits perceived as impenetrable barriers a decade ago."
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The Internet's Innovation: E-commerce, 2000.
An analysis of the potential for growth of e-commerce offered by the Internet.
2,798 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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The paper looks at obstacles to the growth of e-commerce, such as taxation and uncertain legislation, and addresses one obstacle -- lack of consumer confidence -- with several concrete suggestions. The paper suggests that courage is the main thing lacking from most small businesses that keeps them away from e-commerce. It identifies major players in the e-commerce market, and focuses on Southwest Airlines as a company which revolutionized their business through a strategy centered around e-commerce. In conclusion, the paper likens today's businessmen, setting forth to develop an e-commerce market, to Columbus -- they may end up somewhere entirely different from where they expected, but it will surely be worth the journey.
Table of Contents:
- How Unclear Legal Environment Can Stifle Global E-commerce
- Technology Standards for E-commerce
- What Are the Strategies to Increase Business and Consumer Confidence in the Use of Electronic Networks for Global E-commerce?
- What Are the Biggest Barriers to E-commerce?
- Can Small Business Take Advantage of E-Commerce?
- Who Are the Key Players?
- How Safe is E-commerce?
- Conclusion
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"The size of the Internet makes it possible for even the small businessman to enter, as long as he can satisfy orders and keep an inventory so as to fill orders effectively and efficiently.
"The major barriers are timidity, indecision and unpreparedness to enter e-commerce. The Internet will only grow. It will not fade or disappear as a fad might. And, additional safeguards are constantly evolving to finally stymie the electronic intruders.
"In short, e-commerce is a worldwide opportunity which will be the major means of building business in the 21st century."
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The e-Commerce Environment, 2006.
Compares and contrasts ethical, legal, and regulatory issues involved in operating a business-to-business e-commerce website to that of operating a business-to-consumer e-commerce website.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This document discusses the legal, ethical, and regulatory dimensions of operating a business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce website and of operating a business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce website. The consensus is that while many of the infrastructural solutions for these two orientations of e-commerce are the same, some very important differences, such as the regulatory requirements across industries, are dramatically different.
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"Business-to-business (B2B) websites differ in various ways from business-to-consumer (B2C) websites from a legal, ethical, and regulatory perspective. One of the most obvious differences between the two are the fact that many B2B sites have some sort of contractual obligation to complete an order in a given time period and according to certain specifications (Luftman, 2003). In the B2C environment this same contractual undertone does not exist although e-commerce sites of the B2C variety try to limit variance in how they treat customers and fulfillment concerns as this is a quality issue."
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E-Commerce Planning, 2007.
This paper presents the e-commerce model for a fictitious company.
4,889 words (approx. 19.6 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 124.95
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In this article, the writer explains that e-commerce involves trade of goods and services that takes place electronically such as over the Internet. The writer notes that GUILD is a fictitious company dealing with artifacts, jewelry, books, paintings and other artwork, which has made a strong Internet presence. This assignment explores e-retailing business in general and e-retailing business of GUILD in particular. The writer concentrates on the retail-marketing sector and chooses a company that operates in this sector. An attempt is made to assess how this company has implemented e commerce in its day-to-day operations and how it has benefited by implementing e-commerce model in its operations. An overview of e-commerce is provided. A detailed strategic and marketing plan is drawn using various tools such as Porter five force, PESTLE, SWOT and key success factors.
Outline:
Introduction
E-Commerce an Overview:
Retail Sector Overview
Porter Five Forces
PESTEL Analysis
Social/Cultural
Economic
Legal/Political
Technological Issues
Company Profile
Mission Statement
History
The Team
Company Products
Web Presence
Benefits of e Commerce to GUILD
Current Status of E-business in Retail Marketing
Current Players and Competition
Critical Factors for E-Commerce
Elements of E-Commerce
E-Business Transaction & Security
Limitations of E-Business
Technical Limitations
Non-technical Limitations
E-Business Models for GUILD
SWOT Analysis of GUILD
E-business applications for GUILD
Products Offerings
Promotional Strategy
Customer Relationship Management
Returns Policy
Customer Service
Outsourced Delivery
Price
Technology
Mix Text-Based User-Friendly Interface Design
Website Design Technology
Security
Key Success Factors
Conclusions
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"Culture trends present both threats and opportunities for a firm. The retail industry is a customer. The industry must understand that the buying power of baby boomers and teenagers has grown. Parents are busy and are entrusting their children with more money to use and buy what is needed. There are also a number of cultural trends that must be followed. Cocooning refers to customers who retreat into their safe, cozy "homelike" environment. This boosts sales in the catalogue and on-line shopping areas. Another trend is called Down-aging. In this situation, customers search out precuts that are symbols of youth, renewal and rejuvenation to offset the routine and intensity of their adult lives. Both these trends provide ample opportunities for the retail industry."
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E-Commerce, 2008.
This paper provides an overview and analysis of e-commerce.
2,994 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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This article takes a practical approach to the world of e-commerce. It is meant to give the reader a comprehensive introduction to the unique requirements of operating an e-commerce-based business. It begins with an introduction, defining what an e-commerce business is and how it differs from a regular business venture. From here the paper analyzes the practicalities of operating an e-commerce venture, specifically focusing on the electronic side of business and business-to-business practices, particularly as they relate to such legal issues as jurisdiction and contract law. Next, the paper turns towards risk management, especially as it relates to the legal requirements for privacy protection and security. From here an overview of the various approaches to providing privacy protection and security is provided. Finally, the paper concludes with an overview of e-marketing techniques, using search engine marketing as its main example.
Table of Contents
Abstract
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Unique Legal Concerns Effecting E-Commerce
Privacy, Security and E-Commerce
E-Commerce Marketing
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Electronic commerce, or e-Commerce can be defined as the buying and selling of products or services over such electronic systems as the Internet. As such electronic systems have grown in popularity and capabilities over the past decades, so has the level of e-commerce that occurs. E-commerce covers a wide array of electronic transactions, including electronic funds transfers, sales, supply chain management, Internet marketing, online transaction processing, electronic data interchange, automated inventory management systems and automated data collection systems, just to name a few.
"Conducting successful e-commerce is more often associated with operating a competent business system more so than it is with the product or service being sold electronically. Examples of key components of a successful e-commerce venture include: a strong management team, post-sales services, a succinct business structure, sound and secure network infrastructure and technology and a well-designed and operational website."
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E-Commerce, 2008.
This paper discusses how the Internet and e-commerce have come to influence businesses of all types and sizes.
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper explains that the Internet has enabled e-commerce to be leveraged as a business solution for even the smallest of competitors and has opened up vast new markets to enterprises that could not have imagined selling their products or services internationally in previous eras. The author points out that the Internet and e-commerce initiatives have improved enterprise supply chain efficiency and made them far more transparent; however, many Internet based business solutions are cost and resource inhibitors for some businesses. The paper stresses that e-commerce is not so much a competitive option as it is a competitive necessity for the contemporary organization.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
E-Commerce
E-Marketing
The Negatives
Conclusion and Recommendations
Conclusion
Recommendation
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"New retail models based on e-commerce that have established an entirely new sales channel are of considerable economic importance, yet represent but one form of business operations or transactions conducted through electronic media that comprise e-commerce. Other equally valid e-commerce models include internal transactions within a small business or provision of information to an external organization without charge; i.e. a service provider where the revenue, if any, is not generated directly from the small business process transaction."
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The internet, E-commerce & the Government, 2001.
Congressional attitude toward regulating internet e-commerce. Issues & concerns involved. Overview & pitfalls of e-commerce monopolistic competition. Taxation policy. Concerns over internet voting., privacy & security. Table of Contents. 1 Figure.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 14 sources, $ 103.95
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Discussion
Overview of e-commerce
Pitfalls of E-commerce
Interstate Commerce
Monopolistic Competition
Taxation policy
Public Issues, Voting
Digital Divide
Privacy
Conclusion
References
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E-Commerce and the Maritime Industry, 2006.
This paper analyzes the effects and impact of e-commerce on the maritime industry.
1,719 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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The writer of this paper supplies a detailed explanation of e-commerce and how it works as well as the workings of the maritime industry. This paper examines and discusses the various effects of e-commerce the shipping and shipbuilding industries are currently beginning to become involved in. Maritime freight forwarders have long been involved in the fields of information technologies and use these existing and new technologies to keep up to date with many and varied aspects of their business.
Topics covered in this report include:
Thesis Statement
E-Commerce - The Wild Wild West of the Business World
Ship Owners and the Use of Information Technology
What E-Commerce Offers the Freight Forwarders
Opportunities and Threats
Downside Threats to E-Commerce and Shipping
The Future for E-Commerce and Freight Forwarding
Bibliography
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"From the Federal Maritime Commission's point of view E-commerce presents many other issues that shall need careful consideration by many parties along with the two entities to resolve. Therefore, E-commerce and Freight Forwarders particularly maritime forwarders are to say the least worlds apart if not universes apart. This is not to say however that the works of reconciliation are not underway. Indeed there has been much discussion, revision and other efforts to bring the two entities into some form of unison for several years. Dating back as far as the early 1980s the Federal Maritime Commission is devoting great energy in this area as well as have the emerging E-commerce businesses' associations."
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