A Web portal is a special web site designed to act as a gateway giving convenient access to other related sites. This book investigates the various types of portals and describes how they can be used in business applications. After considering the nature of portals, the book describes the first general portals like Yahoo, and how they came into being. Portals are used in businesses of all types and sizes and this book discusses how portals can be used in large business corporations as well as small to medium enterprises. Web portals have increasing importance to marketers as, by their nature, they retain their users who must return to them frequently. They also provide a useful means of making information and knowledge readily available in a convenient form to authorised users. This book covers a wide range of issues relating to the use of portals in business.

This book is the ideal starting point for business managers involved with electronic commerce, as well as technical professionals who want to keep abreast of the latest trends and issues in management practices affected by electronic commerce technology. You will learn about firewalls, transaction security, electronic payment methods, and the management issues facing Internet Service Providers. Also fully covered are electronic commerce applications internal to the corporation-supply-chain management, manufacturing, and finance.

Increasing numbers of Americans are fleeing cities and suburbs for the small towns and open spaces that surround national and state parks, wildlife refuges, historic sites, and other public lands. With their scenic beauty and high quality of life, these "gateway communities" have become a magnet for those looking to escape the congestion and fast tempo of contemporary American society. Yet without savvy planning, gateway communities could easily meet the same fate as the suburban communities that were the promised land of an earlier generation. This volume can help prevent that from happening. The authors offer practical and proven lessons on how residents of gateway communities can protect their community's identity while stimulating a healthy economy and safeguarding nearby natural and historic resources. They describe economic development strategies, land-use planning processes, and conservation tools that communities from all over the country have found effective. Each strategy or process is explained with specific examples, and numerous profiles and case studies clearly demonstrate how different communities have coped with the challenges of growth and development. Among the cities profiled are Boulder, Colorado; Townsend and Pittman Center Tennessee; Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Tyrrell County, North Carolina; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Sanibel Island, Florida; Calvert County, Maryland; Tuscon, Arizona; and Mount Desert Island, Maine. Balancing Nature and Commerce in Gateway Communities provides important lessons in how to preserve the character and integrity of communities and landscapes without sacrificing local economic well-being. It is an important resource for planners, developers, local officials, and concerned citizens working to retain the high quality of life and natural beauty of these cities and towns.

Complete summary of Bill Gates' book: "Business @ The Speed of Thought: Using a Digital Nervous System". This summary of the ideas from Bill Gates' book "Business @ The Speed of Thought" shows that competitive business advantage in the 21st century will revolve around an organization’s ability to adapt to changing circumstances rapidly. To achieve this, information needs to flow within the business enterprise efficiently. The best way to achieve this is by building a Digital Nervous System. A Digital Nervous System combines personal computer, Internet and communications technologies. It will be the conceptual framework around which a better understanding of the challenges of the marketplace will be constructed – and from which the company’s response will be planned and implemented. Any company that can integrate the transfer of information around the organization so completely that business decisions at all levels of the organization can literally be made as quickly as information becomes available will be ideally suited to the demands and requirements of the evolving business environment. Added-value of this summary: • Save time • Understand the key concepts • Increase your business knowledge To learn more, read "Business @ The Speed of Thought" and discover an insight into the Digital Nervous System, the ‘‘killer application’’ of business in the 21st century.

Beginning PHP and MySQL E-Commerce: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition covers every step of the design and building process involved in creating powerful, extendable e–commerce web sites. Based around a real–world example involving a web site selling t–shirts, you’ll learn how to create and manage a product catalog, build and integrate a shopping cart, and process customer accounts and PayPal/credit card transactions. With the e–commerce framework in place, authors Emilian Balanescu and Cristian Darie show you how to integrate advanced features sure to set your web site apart from the competition. You’ll learn how to expand your catalog using Amazon Web Services, optimize the web site for the search engines, and take advantage of Ajax to build an even more user–friendly shopping cart. Other highlights: The authors show you how to build a complex, extendable e–commerce web site using sound development practices This second edition has been updated to take advantage of a more flexible templating system, and new chapters cover Ajax integration and search engine optimization The text goes beyond basic product and customer management, showing you how to integrate product reviews, process payments using both credit cards and PayPal, and expand your web site catalog using third–party services such as Amazons affiliate program What you’ll learn Build an extensible e–commerce web site using sound development techniques Increase sales through proven techniques such as cross–selling, upselling, and enhancing customer service offerings Expand your product and service offerings by integrating with reseller programs such as Amazon Affiliates via XML web services Take advantage of search engine optimization techniques to make your web site more easy to find Who this book is for This book was written for individuals seeking to build e–commerce web sites using the PHP language and MySQL database.

"Introduction to Digital Entrepreneurs and Digital Business Management" serves as a comprehensive guide for ambitious entrepreneurs and business managers moving into the digital landscape. Written by seasoned experts in digital business strategies, this book discusses in depth the fundamental concepts important for understanding and succeeding in the digital economy. Covering topics ranging from digital business models such as subscription-based and freemium models to the intricacies of managing digital platforms and marketplaces, this book provides practical insights and case studies. Readers gain a deep understanding of how digital technology and the Internet reshape traditional business paradigms, providing opportunities for innovation and growth. This book emphasizes a strategic approach to digital entrepreneurship, highlighting key factors such as customer acquisition, retention, and monetization in a digitally driven market. It provides readers with tools to tackle challenges unique to digital enterprises, including scalability, data privacy, and disruptive technologies. Whether for digital business management or entrepreneurs seeking to launch or optimize their digital ventures, "Introduction to Digital Entrepreneurs and Digital Business Management" serves as an essential resource. It combines iv theoretical frameworks with real-world examples, empowering readers to apply concepts effectively in today's dynamic digital environment.

Comprehensive coverage of critical issues related to information science and technology.

"This books tackles issues of e-business with a vision to the future on how to bridge these gaps and close down the barriers between the different corners of the world"--Provided by publisher.