E-Business for Small Business Workshops

The rise of electronic business is going to affect the way you do business and how profitable your business will be in the future. This specialized one-day interactive workshop has been designed to walk you through the steps necessary to integrate E-Business initiatives into your operations. Any small business considering marketing and selling products and services through the Internet should register for this workshop.

 Who Should Participate? [top]

Any small or medium sized businesses considering marketing and selling products and services through the Internet.

Your Link to E-Business Education [top]

A specialized interactive workshop designed to walk you through the steps necessary to integrate e-business initiatives into your operations. Assess the impact of the Internet on traditional trading mechanisms Research new markets and suppliers - look in on the competition Understand E-Business terminology and legal aspects Plan and transition E-Business into your existing business plans Analyze models that are best suited to your supply chain Develop an Internet Business and Marketing Plan Develop and manage a customer-focused web site Explore customer service techniques, logistics, transportation, and financial transactions Educate business partners and customers about the benefits of Internet useage Realize the economic and stewardship benefits of E-Business Strengthen virtual communities and rural development with a functioning marketplace

Workshop Format [top]

This workshop is taught in an easy-to-understand format in an informal classroom setting. The course is held in a computer lab and a substantial portion of the course consists of hands-on exploration of the Internet. Essential computer skills require the use of a mouse and keyboarding, navigating the web using an Internet browser software program, and basic understanding of Windows 95/98/2000 computer operating system.