Bead Bar E Commerce

Bead Bar e-Commerce PPT Notes:Bead Bar E-Commerce Site Microsoft® PowerPoint® PresentationSlide 2:Outline*Electronic business (e-business)*Increase Sales*E-Business Technologies*Technology Benefits*Website Traffic*Electronic Payments CapabilitiesSlide 3:Electronic business (e-business)Electronic business (e-business)*Commercial Transactions*Business on the Internet*Buy Parts and Supplies*Convenience to CollaborateNotesAccording to Malaga, R. (2005)...*The conduct of commercial transactions with the help of telecommunication systemsAccording to CIO Definitions (2007)...*The conduct of business on the Internet, not only buying and selling but also servicing customers*The capability to buy parts and supplies from other companies.

*The exploiting convenience to collaborate on sale promotions, and joint researchSlide 4:Increase Sales1.How could Bead Bar use e-business to increase sales?Increase Sales*Tap into a Global Marketplace*24 hours per day, 365 days a year*Increased Transaction and Search Speed*Convenience*Offer Customized Products*Improved Customer ServiceNotes*The ability to tap into a global marketplace: crucial point of communication that will enable the company to reach local customers and new markets prospects more effectivelyAccording to E-Business Benefits (2007)...*Business is open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year: being open 24/7 is extremely important; customers are using the net as their first source of information and service.

According to Malaga, R. (2005)...*Increased transaction and search speed: Internet provides clients with access such as information on prices and contact information about its vendorsAccording to E-Business Benefits (2007)...*Convenience: the ordering process system online allows the customer to eliminate manual paper work or telephone order takingAccording to Malaga, R. (2005)...*The ability to offer customized products: customers can customize a particular product while in the website providing more that one way to choose from a variety of products and its relatively inexpensive way draw more clientele.

According to Malaga, R. (2005)...*Improved customer service: The Company can decrease the number of customer service representatives using the website enabling customers to have the ability to access customer service documents at any time and from any place.

Slide 5:E-Business Technologies and Benefits*TCP/IP*Java*Firewalls*WebsiteNotes:According to Networking Definitions (2007)...*TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol): Is the basic communication language that provided a direct access to the Internet to include the World Wide Web.

According to SOA Definitions (2007)...*Java: Is a programming language expressly designed for use in the Internet. It can be run on a single computer or be distributed among servers. It can also be used to build a small application module or applet for a Web page.

According to Webopedia (2007)...Firewalls: Normally used to stop unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks. There are several types of firewall techniques to considered, such as packet filter, Application gateway, Circuit-level gateway, and Proxy server. Most firewalls use two or more of these techniques.

According to Malaga, R. (2005)...*Website: Website containing ability to search will allow users to find what they are looking quickly may have a significant impact on the success of that site.

Slide 6:Website Traffic*Submit your website URL everywhere*Offline Marketing*Word of mouth*Paid advertising online*Free advertisingNotes:According to Ndifreke A. (2007)...*Submit your website URL everywhere: Submit the company's website in as many search engines and directories as possible. Because when people search for information or a product; people will type keywords related to your products or services, then they find your website.

According to Ndifreke A. (2007)...*Offline Marketing: Great way to expose customers who may not normally use online services. Advertising can be done by placing ads in the commercial street corners, the office space, billboards, television and radio spots, and restaurants.

According to Ndifreke A. (2007)...*Word of mouth: This is the best free marketing tool any business can profit from. Invite friends, and everyone to visit the company's website and business. Build such an impact of your business by developing trust with prospects intensifying your product.

According to Ndifreke A. (2007)...*Paid advertising online: "There are thousands of web