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For further information, see: “InterNIC Security,” Wired, 4.01, January 1996, p. 74. 30. Butterbaugh (1995). 31. See http://bf2.cstar.ac.com/smartstore/. 32. J. Bernoff and A. Ott, “People and Technology: What Web Sites Cost,” The Forrester Report, volume 2 (Cambridge, Massachusetts: Forrester Consulting, December 1995). 33. Butterbaugh (1995). 34. L. Marshall, “The Berlusconi of the Net,” Wired, 4.01, January 1996, pp. 78–85. 35. D. Rocks, N. Ingelbrecht, R. Castillo, and D. Peachey, “Developing World Seeks Highway On-Ramp,” Communications Week, 2 October 1995, p. 39. 36. J. Zander, “Russia Makes Net Progress,” TechWeb, obtained from http://techweb.cmp.com/ia/0108issue/0108issue.html. 37. See http://www.xpert.com/search/. 38. Rocks et al. (1995). 39. Seehttp://www.tdc.org.hk/main/main.html. 40. Guissani (1995). 41. J. Kahn, K. Chen, and M.W. Brauchli, “Chinese Firewall,” Wall Street Journal, 31 January 1996, p. A1. 42. C. Grycz, “The International Aspects of Internetting” (Boston: Fall Internet World 1995 on CD-ROM, 1995). 43. C. Mendler, “Stop! Or I’ll Yell Stop Again!,” Communications Week, 2 October 1995, p. 28. 44. Rocks et al. (1995). How can the internet help small businesses to grow?The internet gives small businesses the platform to connect with their consumers. It can also be used to find new consumers too. It doesn't matter how small the company is or if the company is a team of introverts. The internet is a powerful tool that any team or company can use to reach out and maintain relationships.
What is the impact of the internet on the small business?The Internet allows small business owners to be more mobile by making it easier to manage a business from anywhere. A small business owner on a business trip can stay in real-time contact with his office through an online chat function and exchange important documents with anyone from any location in the world.
How has the internet improved business?Thanks to the internet, business users can reach potential customers via the mobile devices they have on-hand nearly 24/7. Businesses can access their audiences, make their brick-and-mortar locations easy to find, if needed, and also garner positive reviews through a high level of performance. Access to information.
How can the internet be used in business?Businesses generally use the internet for a number of reasons, including to: research competitors. buy or sell products or services. monitor and measure customer interest.
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