Details: Your eCommerce Venture Begins
Here are some ideas for online businesses that allow you to get the most out of your paper.
A boutique that sells specialty items (jewelry, clothing, swimwear, kid's clothes, etc.)
A website that offers meal delivery to homes and offices
A site to purchase sports memorabilia or other collectibles
A store that sells regional art or crafts
Used book, gaming, or music store
A service oriented business: like resume writing or other services like business plans
Choose one of the above businesses based on your interest, experience and/or area of study. B2B and B2C Technologies that support your Web Site
The purpose of every e-business is to utilize technology in a way that enhances communication and the company's profitability. Business-to-business (B2B) use of technology would enhance efficiency within the company's supply chain, while business-to-consumer (B2C), also known as e-commerce, technologies would facilitate a transaction between a company and its consumers.
PART 1: RESEARCH
Using your text, online internet periodicals, or articles from the full-text databases in the library:
Describe at least two B2B technologies and applications.
- Provide examples of companies that are utilizing the e-business strategies you just described and what advantages they offer to the business.
Describe at least two B2C technologies and applications.
- Provide examples of companies that are utilizing the e-business strategies you just described and what advantages they offer to the business.
PART 2: BUSINESS APPLICATION
Using the technologies you addressed above:
Analyze how your business could implement a similar B2B strategy. Provide specific examples to support your points.
Analyze how your company could implement a similar B2C strategy. Provide specific examples to support your points.
What other B2B & B2C technologies and applications would you consider using on your website? Provide rationale.
Your paper MUST include a reference list. All research should be cited in the body of the paper. In-text citations and corresponding references should be included in your paper. The use of direct quotes is strongly discouraged. Your paper should contain a cover page, and a reference page in addition to the body.