eBusiness: Getting started

• A computer
• A modem
• A telephone line
• A connection to the Internet via an Internet Service provide (ISP)
• Browser and e-mail software.

Most modern computers come with a modem and browser/e-mail software installed.

In choosing an ISP, you need to decide between a “free” service that may provide a restricted service and/or charge for support, or one where you pay for the services you require – your usage of the Internet usually will determine which is better value.

E-mail
Most businesses use the Internet first for e-mail. It’s a handy and cheap way of sending information all over the world for little more than the price of a local phone call.

It means you can deal with queries outside normal working hours or over long distances. E-mail is also useful for marketing.

Other eBusiness topics:

• Getting started
• Why have a web-site?
• Setting up a web-site
• On-line marketing & sales
• Security
• Legislation
• Domain names
• Other issues.