Electronic Commerce in Small to Medium-sized Enterprises

Electronic Commerce in Small to Medium-sized Enterprises

Author: Nabeel A. Y. Al-Qirim

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 159140147X

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Electronic Commerce in Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises: Frameworks, Issues and Implications addresses eCommerce issues in small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in a global setting. The book aims at addressing issues that are of importance to researchers, to students, and to professionals interested in the eCommerce field in SMEs and hence, interested in addressing issues pertaining to theory and to practice.


Global E-Commerce Strategies for Small Businesses

Global E-Commerce Strategies for Small Businesses

Author: Eduardo Da Costa

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 2003-02-28

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780262262392

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How small businesses can use the Internet and e-commerce to succeed in the global marketplace. Small companies account for a surprising one-third of U.S. exports, and their market share is growing. The Internet has played a major role in helping these companies develop an increasingly powerful international presence. Global E-Commerce Strategies for Small Businesses describes the export opportunities e-commerce holds for small-to-medium size enterprises (SMEs) all over the world. The book is organized in two parts. The first uses examples and case studies of small exporting companies from six countries to show how SMEs and new entrepreneurs are not only successful but also often responsible for job creation, innovation, and economic growth in their regions. It also examines common obstacles to exports such as local and international laws, cultural differences, trade barriers, taxation, and transport infrastructure. The second part covers the steps in setting up a global business: researching business opportunities, identifying and reaching out to customers, building and keeping an online image, closing the deal, and maintaining customer support. Written in a casual, accessible style, the book offers an overview of the tools and services available to help smaller companies flourish in the global marketplace.


Advancing SMEs Toward E-Commerce Policies for Sustainability

Advancing SMEs Toward E-Commerce Policies for Sustainability

Author: Potluri, Rajasekhara Mouly

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2022-12-16

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1668457296

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When traditional shopping becomes challenging, people are inclined to shop online. Recent limitations like government-imposed quarantines, social distancing, and fear of viruses have provided opportunities for the e-commerce business to thrive. Consumers turned to digital options to bypass physical shopping environments, which will undoubtedly influence long-term buyer behavior. Advancing SMEs Toward E-Commerce Policies for Sustainability provides a fresh perspective on how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage e-commerce for sustainability and considers the best practices and challenges of adoption. Covering topics such as data science, digital ethics, and blockchain, this reference work is ideal for business owners, managers, policymakers, researchers, scholars, academicians, educators, and students.


E-business, E-government & Small and Medium-size Enterprises

E-business, E-government & Small and Medium-size Enterprises

Author: Brian J. Corbitt

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9781591402640

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This work highlights successful policy and practices which encourage the success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in numerous different countries. It offers insights into addressing the significant issues that are of importance to the small business sector.


Secrets of Electronic Commerce

Secrets of Electronic Commerce

Author:

Publisher: United Nations Publications

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13:

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"Guide identifying SME issues and constraints in regard to e-commerce - explains how to develop an e-commerce strategy and conduct online market research; outlines marketing and online communication techniques; answers questions on legal and financial issues; highlights characteristics of successful websites; deals with technical, policy and country-specific issues; online procurement; describes role of ITC in providing assistance in e-commerce; programmes and services offered by other international bodies; appendices include model professional services agreement with website designers; text of UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) Electronic Commerce Agreement; also includes questionnaire for the ITC survey of SMEs and export development organizations on e-commerce on which the guide has been based"--P. ii.


Moving Businesses Online and Embracing E-Commerce: Impact and Opportunities Caused by COVID-19

Moving Businesses Online and Embracing E-Commerce: Impact and Opportunities Caused by COVID-19

Author: Semerádová, Tereza

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2021-12-03

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 1799882969

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The COVID-19 pandemic caused global shock to the entire economic system. As a result of the government restrictions, both production and distribution channels were interrupted. In this situation, however, it was possible to observe that some companies were able to adapt to these new conditions. The demand for the possibility of translating physical business into virtual increased. The COVID-19 restrictions showed that many entrepreneurs do not have enough knowledge about the available online tools and possibilities. Given that the digital transformation of business today often consists only of incorporating existing tools into existing processes, transition to e-commerce could be made easily and quickly. Moving Businesses Online and Embracing E-Commerce: Impact and Opportunities Caused by COVID-19 analyzes the impact of COVID-19-related restrictions on business models of enterprises affected most by these restrictions and examines transformational changes induced by the accelerated adoption of internet technologies and transition to e-commerce-based business models. Covering topics such as customer relationship management (CRM), small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and customer loyalty, this book serves as an essential resource for business owners, CEOs, managers, IT consultants, web developers, students, professors, entrepreneurs, researchers, industry professionals, and academicians.