E-business

Introduction The Internet has become increasingly popular. The number of Internet users is estimated to reach approximately 300 million by the end of 2002. (http:// www.sohu.com) With widespread acceptance and low-cost entrance, it is changing the world's economy. Developing business opportunities in the Internet has grown considerably. "The impact of the Internet on business is akin to previous innovations that transformed not only one business sector but every business sector."(Jaworski and Rayport, 2001) These significant …

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