This document provides an introduction to e-commerce. It defines e-commerce as the buying and selling of goods or services over the internet or computer networks. The document then gives a brief history of e-commerce, noting that the first recorded online transactions were in the mid-1990s. It outlines some topics that will be covered, including a short history of e-commerce, companies that use it, benefits, data security, and how to set up an e-commerce business. Examples are given of early adopters in 1994-1995 and the launch of PayPal in 1999 to allow secure online payments. Most major companies and banks now offer e-commerce services. Students are assigned a task to research and present on a business

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2. E-CommerceElectronic CommerceCommerce – buying and selling.E-Commerce – the buying and selling of goods or services over the internet or via a computer connection.A modern way of trading. The first example of E-commerce taking place on the internet was only recorded in the mid 1990s.

3. What will we be studying?Introduction to E-CommerceA Short History of E-CommerceCompanies that use E-CommerceBenefits of E-CommerceData Integrity and SecurityHow does E-Commerce work?Setting up an E-Commerce Business

4. A brief History1994 – Netscape Navigator, an internet browser, is invented. Pizza Hut offers online pizza ordering. The first online bank opens. Cars and bikes are available on the internet.

5. 1995 – Amazon is created, an online company selling books, DVDs and CDs. EBay is launched, the first online auction company.

6. 1999 – PayPal launched, allowing safe and secure financial transactions to be carried out over the internet.E-Commerce - TodayAlmost all national and international companies offer E-commerce.

7. Many companies only offer E-Commerce services.

8. Most major banks offer online banking.

9. When did you last use E-commerce?

10. Can you give me some examples of E-commerce you have used?Types of E-commerceDirect sales – Companies selling their products or services direct to the customer via the net.Online bankingOnline auctions – Bidding against other consumers for products and services.Online media sales – Buy and download music, e-books, movies, TV series, computer software.

11. EBay – A studyAmerican Internet CompanyOnline AuctionAuction – Customers bid (offer) money for goods or services. The highest bidder is successful. Online ShoppingAllows people to buy and sell goods and services online all over the world..

12. EBay – HistoryFounded in 1995 – known as AuctionWeb.

13. First item sold was a broken laser pointer

14. 1997 – AuctionWeb changed it’s name to EBay.

15. 1997 – EBay began to offer Travel services on the internet.