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An exploration of the inside‐out model: e‐commerce integration in UK SMEs
Elizabeth DanielOrganisational integration is being heralded as a critical “dynamic capability” and is seen as an important strategic issue for firms in the future. This study seeks to explore…
E‐opportunities of service sector SMEs: an Irish cross‐border study
Elaine Ramsey, Pat Ibbotson, Jim Bell, Brendan GrayThe Internet is causing fundamental changes in the economics of service industries as new, network‐based global e‐business models emerge, where small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises…
Factors affecting adoption of electronic commerce technologies by SMEs: an Australian study
Robyn Lawson, Carole Alcock, Joan Cooper, Lois BurgessUsing the Internet for electronic business has become an area of action for the Australian government. This paper presents research results from two regional areas, which indicate…
Inter‐organisational ICT systems: the way to innovative practice for SMEs?
Martin Hughes, William Golden, Philip PowellThis paper investigates the reasons underpinning the diverging adoption rates of different types of inter‐organisational systems (IOS) amongst small‐ to medium‐sized enterprises…
Small firm Internet adoption: opportunities forgone, a journey not begun
Colin Jones, Rob Hecker, Peter HollandThis paper explores the endeavours of five small firms to develop Web‐based commerce capabilities within their existing operations. The focus is on the strategic acquisition and…
The importance of business process clarification within the virtual enterprise
Peter Sackett, Thomas Rose, Veronica AdamsonThis paper describes the innovative generic business process set (GBPS) model and how this may be used as a functional template for small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs…
Business strategies for small firms in the new economy
Terence Tse, Khaled SoufaniThe development of the new economy through the advent of the Internet and the World Wide Web has created many threats and opportunities for firms in general and small businesses…
Adoption of ICT and e‐commerce in small businesses: an HEI‐based consultancy perspective
Harry Matlay, Mark AddisThis article sets out to critically evaluate the impact that higher education institution (HEI)‐based consultancy can have upon the adoption and use of e‐commerce by businesses…
A conceptualisation of the opportunities and barriers to e‐business development in the smaller firm
Ian Fillis, Ulf Johansson, Beverly WagnerDrawing on existing research on e‐business and the smaller firm, this paper presents a review of the literature and the formulation of a conceptual framework of adopting an…
SME e‐business and supplier‐customer relations
Merlin StoneThis article starts with definitions of e‐business and a summary of what it means for businesses. This is followed by a quick description of a model of e‐business adoption. It…
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