This document outlines the goals, components, advantages, disadvantages, scope, and tips for e-business and e-commerce. The goals of e-business include reduced costs, lowest product cycle time, and faster customer response. The technical components include client workstations, transaction servers, database servers, routers, and internet communication lines. Some advantages are that distance does not matter, costs are lower, and there is flexibility, while some disadvantages include indelibility, less socialization, and lack of complete safety.

1. Goals of E-Business Reduced costs Lowest product cycle time Faster customer response Improved service quality

2. E-Business Technical Components Client or PC work station Transaction server Database server Router Internet communication line

3. Advantages of E-Business Distance does not matter 24X7 Cost of setting website is lower Flexibility Checking system for errors Wider choice and not wastage of time Large variety of goods Funds transfer is faster

4. Disadvantages Indelibility Socialization of people Proper guidance to customers Not hundred percent safe EDI and B2B Protection from virus

5. Scope of E-Business Suppliers: Product sourcing Product information Purchase process Supplier Management Payment management

6. Enterprise management Product design and Development Logistics and Supply Chain support Human Resource Management Training and conferencing Manufacturing Management Financial accounting

7. E-Commerce Infrastructure Security Digital payment E-banking Legal Issues E-Market Formation Human Computer interface

8. PDM Market response Inventory Replenishment Product information Order fulfillment Distribution cycle

9. Interface with consumers E-Shopping Information and online service Entertainment on demand Trading in E-Markets CSM, CRM, CCM Market intelligence

10. Six tips for building homepage Make page unique Keep design simple Create easy way to navigate Keep content fresh Promote your business Connect with your customers