The eCommerce Ladder
Step 1 - Use eMail and the Web

The business has purchased one or more computers with modem and Internet connection capabilities and accesses information and services on the Web.  eMail usage has been introduced but has not been exploited to its full potential.  The business does not have a Web site.

You might find the following articles on the Opportunity Wales Web site, of interest. They are related to this particular level of awareness and contain information on how to move to the next 'step'.

eCommerce and your business
What is eCommerce?
Different types of eCommerce
The dot.com phenomenon
Developing your own eCommerce plan
How to identify where eCommerce would generate most benefits

Internet and electronic communications
The Internet
Internet Service Providers and hosting services
Broadband communications
Domain names
Select your ISP

World Wide Web
World Wide Web
Legal arrangements with Web site developers
Developing a Web site in-house
Select a Web page developer

eMail
eMail

SMEs in Wales
Finding eCommerce suppliers