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Ten Rules Of E-Business
E-Business
can be an overwhelming task to implement into any company. Luckily,
some of the most basic principles that apply to running your business
can also be applied to E-Business solutions. The June 21, 2000 issue
of PCMagazine printed the following "Ten Rules Of E-Business"
Relationships
Matter.
The most important e-business solutions help you improve your relationships
with customers, suppliers and employees.
Size
Matters.
Big companies are winners on the web. Small companies with a specific
niche can be too. But being in-between is hard.
Velocity
Matters.
Getting a quick solution is more important than finding the perfect
solution. The key is to get a solution that works.
Integration
Matters.
The ideal e-business solution works for your whole business, not just
one department.
Technology
Matters.
Existing systems matter, but don't let them dictate your future.
Partners
Matter.
When choosing an e-business solution, you want a partner you can trust
to stick around.
Uptime
Matters.
No one cares how good your system would have been if it had been working.
Security
Matters.
You must make sure that private information is kept private.
Flexibility
Matters.
Listen carefully to your customers and suppliers so that you can be
prepared for the changes that will come.
Bottom
line Matters.
While retail business increases revenue, B2B business can reduce costs.
Go for the maximum gain or the greatest reduction of pain.