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Have a Vision

Introduction

Where do you see the company going in the long run? That’s the question you need to ask yourself before embarking on an eBusiness project. Central to this point is the fact that the Business Vision should drive the eBusiness Strategy; not the available technology.

Interestingly many of the case study companies found that the initial investigations on an eBusiness project acted as a probe that caused change at a strategic level.

Having a clear vision for your business in the future is essential and the right vision will vary radically depending on the business. If the vision is not clear and appropriate, all the technology in the world will fail to deliver a worthwhile result. In fact, as IT and eBusiness projects require significant investment, applying them to the wrong end can be a costly mistake.

The Quick Guide
Do some soul searching
eBusiness can be applied in a huge variety of ways
Consider a radical change in your business model
Your business strategy should drive your eBusiness project
Consider how IT & eBusiness developments are changing your marketplace
Beware of allowing your competitors to get ahead
Verify your vision with customers
Get your distributors on board
Share your vision with staff
Have success criteria in mind
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