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Business Definition for: E-business

  • the conduct of business on the Internet, including the electronic purchasing and selling of goods and services, servicing customers, and communications with business partners.
  • a company that conducts business on the Internet
  • Also known as Electronic Business

Wiktionary Definition for: E-business

  • uncountable : The practice of servicing businesses or employees over the Internet.
  • uncountable : The practice of running a business over the Internet; e-commerce.
  • uncountable : Short form of ''e-business department'', ''e-business team'', ''e-business group'', etc.
  • A business that operates partially or primarily over the Internet, usually providing services to other businesses.
  • Related to or built around e-business.

Additional Resources

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E-Business Value Strategies
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E-Business
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Tags: Business Plan, Financial Accounting, Finance
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Tags: Management, Web Technology, Strategy, E-business, Business Model
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