Doing Business On The Internet

An objective look at what Internet commerce can offer both the consumer and the provider. It covers three main areas of concern to business today: how to join the Internet revolution, how to manage it, and how to benefit from it. The book is primarily of interest as background reading for researchers and advanced level students in the following areas: electronic commerce, business studies, computer-mediated communication, management of information systems, project management, and organisational change. However, it will also be of interest to corporate managers involved in developing their companies'Internet-based strategies, and to anyone interested in how to buy or sell on the Net.

An objective look at what Internet commerce can offer both the consumer and the provider. It covers three main areas of concern to business today: how to join the Internet revolution, how to manage it, and how to benefit from it. The book is primarily of interest as background reading for researchers and advanced level students in the following areas: electronic commerce, business studies, computer-mediated communication, management of information systems, project management, and organisational change. However, it will also be of interest to corporate managers involved in developing their companies'Internet-based strategies, and to anyone interested in how to buy or sell on the Net.

A practical guide to Internet business transactions. With over 65 forms and checklists from actual Internet deals and transactions, it's a hands-on guide to the law of Internet commerce.

The increased computerization of our society is triggering major changes in the organization of work. Paper driven processes are being reengineered to capture the benefits of doing business electronically. Businesses are implementing electronic commerce (EC or E-commerce) to meet the imperatives of an increasingly competitive world. Electronic Commerce is the business environment in which information for the buying, selling, and transportation of goods and services moves electronically. Electronic Commerce (EC) includes any technology that enables a company to do business electronically.

Bonnett reveals IBM's innovative strategies for harnessing the power of the Web via the expertise of numerous experts both inside and outside of IBM plus independent research. 30 line illustrations.

The Professional's Guide to Doing Business on the Internet has been designed to help you master the Internet quickly and easily. Our cutting-edge guide delivers practical strategies and discusses the benefits of using the Internet to position your company, build your profits, and keep your clients informed. This easy-to-read reference shows you where to go to obtain research, includes in-depth case studies, and lays out critical guidelines for developing a powerful Internet presence. * Includes a CD-ROM containing electronic versions of the forms, checklists, agreements, and contracts in the book * Discusses on-line marketing and client solicitation * Offers helpful tips on how to avoid problems and protect one's property in this high-tech environment * Discusses laws and rules that apply to doing business on the Internet

This work addresses eCommerce issues in small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in a global setting. It covers issues that are of importance to researchers, students, and professionals interested in the eCommerce field in SMEs.