Facebook

The invention of facebook originated Harvard University by a softmore student
named Mark Zuckerberg. Facebook is a social networking site created and currently used by the
majority as a way of communicating with friends and family. Facebook may also be used for
business, advertisement, promotion of goods and services as well as spreading ideas and
news in a swift manner.It is a very useful marketing tool that allows one or a business
to reach audiences in a highly effective manner.There are many useful tools on facebook
that can be exploited for business purposes. There are fan pages where users can "become
a fan" of your business. Upcoming dates in the business calender as well as social events
that will promote said business will appear on users pages offering a glimpse into the
event triggering curiosty, hence providing an extremely effective promotion strategy. Its
also a very useful and inventive way of keeping touch with contacts in business as well
as finding new ones. This is very important as good contacts in the business world can make
all the difference. Facebook can steal alot of time from a business if too much attention is
paid to it. This makes the the ease of use from a mobile phone an advantage as one can
check and post messages on their "wall". This allows time to work away from a computer if
neccessary. Most of all Facebook allows a business to promote itself in an easy and
effective manner. Having many "friends" if your page is a profile, or having many fans if
it is a "group" page, is essential for a business as this increases the audience and
prospective range of consumers.

eRetail

The internet is no doubt amongst the most remarkable technological advancements in recent history.It has enabled eRetailing,for those of you who do not what eRetailing its utilizing the internet as a sales channel,eg Amazon.com, Play.com the list goes on.I am sure those of you who are reading this entry are wondering, "what are the benefits of using the internet as a sales channel".Let me start with this you can reach anyone,you have an unlimited customer base.In comparison to selling without the internet,which limits you to operate only from a fixed location and limited geographic area. E-Retailing websites are a great convenience for individuals who are pressed for time or who do not enjoy shopping. A product bought through an eRetailing website takes on added value because the buying transaction can be completed without hassle, quickly and at hours when traditional retailing is unavailable. This is also good for a business as having your product on sale to the public 24/7 is a tremendous benefit of the internet. This translates into more sales and greater cash flow.E-retailing has so many advantages to the brick and mortar world that they are too numerous to mention.I think one day it will over take it,as we as human beings become more lazy,and seek only convenience.First cooking became an inconvience,going shopping is next!

Welcome To E-business For You.

Hello everybody and welcome to my blog; E-business 4 U. For those of you who do not know, 'e-business/eBusiness,' is short for 'electronic business,' and can be defined as the utilization of information and communication technologies (I.C.T.) in support of all the activities of business. I intend for this blog to be a realistic and relevant resource that discusses contemporary e-business related issues, and a space to reflect on said issues in the coming period.