1. E-commerce

2. Introduction  Electronic commerce (e-commerce) is going to have profound effect on the Government, the industry and the community on the way people live and work.  The internet offers a convenient means for e- commerce activities as transactions can be conducted almost anywhere and at anytime the user wants.  E-commerce can occur at any stage of the supply chain, whether within the organization, between businesses, and between business and consumers.

3. What is e-commerce  It is a one of the most important aspects of the Internet to emerge.  It allows people to exchange goods and services immediately and with no barriers of time or distance. Any time of the day or night, you can go online and buy almost anything that you want.

4. How to build up an E-commerce site  Step 1: Find a Domain Name  Step 2: Build the Site  Step 3: Find a Host  Step 4: Accept Payments  Step 5: Secure the Site  Step 6: Promote the Site  Step 7: Maintain the Site  Step 8: Keep Customers  Step 9: Globalize the Site  Step 10: Stay Educated

5. Advantages of E-commerce  Business who cannot afford establishing overseas offices and strongholds can now increase their exposure to every corner of the world.  Businesses can gather information on products, buyers and competitors through Internet so as to increase their own competitiveness.  Internet provides companies with many markets in the cyber world and numerous chances for product promotion. Besides, relationships with buyers can also be enhanced.  By the use of multi-media capabilities, corporate image, product and service brand names can be established effectively through the Internet.  Detailed client information such as mode of consumption, personal preferences and purchasing power, etc. can help businesses to set their marketing strategies more effectively.