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E-business

What is e-business?

We define e-business as "any business process which uses information and communication technologies (ICT) to achieve business change and company growth".

Investment in technology unlocks almost half of all business growth, and increased use of e-business can be linked directly to a higher turnover per employee; regardless of industry or company size.

Websites and the internet are only part of this; e-business cuts across almost all aspects of business.

Can your company handle more sales?

Every business needs to sell its goods and services to survive. e-Business technology can be a powerful tool to help find new customers, and sell more to existing customers.

Find out more about how technology can help increase your sales

Is the way you do things standing in the way of growing your company?

For most businesses, the number one priority is sales. However, as your business grows, demands on your resources can mean you can't grow as fast, or as big, as you would like to.

e-Business can help your business work faster and smarter.

Find out more about how technology can help you improve your processes

The section provides information on how e-business can increase your sales and improve your business processes. You can also find out more about common e-business issues , and e-business information specific to your industry.

Quick links

Getting started with technology | Online marketing | Increase productivity | Security | Implementing new technology | How we can help | e-Business events | Scottish e-Business Survey

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Find out more about the following e-business-related topics on BT's business weblog:

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