The Value of e-Business: ROI and Strategy

• Beyond the Hype: ROI
  Don't be fooled by the popular media:e-business for small and medium-sized firms is not about the boom and bust of the dot coms. It's about return on investment (ROI).
• Where is the ROI in e-Business?
  For most small and medium-sized businesses, the greatest e-business ROI potential is in improved business-to-business relationships and internal processes.
• Getting Back to Business Basics
  Small and medium-sized businesses should focus their e-business initiatives on traditional business functions. Target your business needs and opportunities, don't chase technologies. Look for savings through efficiency that can translate into profits.
• e-Business Success Factors
  For e-business initiatives to work, you'll need: management commitment, a plan for handling change within your company, and properly trained employees.
• Key Questions: Building an e-Business Strategy
  Face it, it won't work without a strategy and an implementation plan. Here are some key questions to help structure your strategy.