Use your legacy assets to win the E-commerce race. (Manager's Journal)

Article Abstract:

Large Asian companies wishing to expand into ecommerce should leverage traditional business assets such as an existing sales force or distribution network. Selecting staff for online ventures and establishing corporate structure is also discussed.

Capital funds & cash flow, High technology industry, Column

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Diversification helps online companies stay afloat

Article Abstract:

Many dot-com companies in Asia are reverting to traditional strategies in order to gain profits and stabilize their goals. Business plans that include more secure offline ventures may bring balance to a shaky Internet firm.

On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext

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Pioneer retailer struggles to scale e-commerce mountain

Article Abstract:

China's 8848.net is struggling to pioneer an Internet shopping service in a nation with little infrastructure. China has no national credit card network and distribution is antiquated. 8848.net often has the computer games and software it sells delivered by workers on bicycle, but the firm is selling $1 million each month, and has profit margins of about 20%.

China, Organizational history, Services information, Electronic commerce, E-commerce, 8848.net

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