It is an established fact that the Internet and the World Wide Web are drastically changing the way we do business today. New, better, cheaper and more efficient business models utilizing information and communication technologies (ICTs) are emerging (Deitel et al, 2001). The degree of a company’s e-business activity extends from a simple web site of presence to a fully-fledged e-business that almost entirely eliminates conventional “brick and mortar” means of doing business. Sometimes the degree of e-business utilization reflects the awareness level, of the huge opportunities presented by e-business (Evason M, 2001), at the company’s senior management. Of course in some cases e-business may not be indicated and hence a lack of online presence does not necessarily mean a lack of awareness.

In a recent article Harris (2001) says that the implementation of any e-business

• Adequate anti virus software will have to be installed

During the past few years we have witnessed the enormous growth of the Internet. EDI and electronic markets have long established their place in our business’s day-to-day activities (Whiteley, 2000). The Internet is still exploding in popularity and e-business is still at its infancy. The Internet is set to become the key to efficient B2B and B2C relations. Thousands of companies are investing in web-based technologies to expand their capabilities still further and it is predicted that companies who ignore e-commerce will quickly disappear (Blackwell, 2000). Indications show that going back to basics and using technology as an enabler, to help streamline marketing, sales and customer service, is the key to continued competitiveness and profitability.

o Nature of the business should be well defined

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