E-BUSINESS ANALYSIS OF REAL ESTATE COMPANIES Delvin Grant‚ DePaul University‚ USA Email: dgrant2@depaul.edu Emna Cherif‚ DePaul University‚ USA Email: emcherif@gmail.com ABSTRACT We analyzed the e-business websites of Realestate.yahoo.com‚ Realtor.com‚ and Zillow.com. We looked at the similarities and differences between them and how e-business components help differentiate one company from another and the role this plays in contributing to their success. We looked at which business model components
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Explain what is meant by a business model In general a business model describes in which way a company can generate revenue‚ and hereby makes profits from their respective operations. It is used by‚ for example‚ already established companies‚ which seek new forms of innovation strategies to put themselves in a stabile spot in the growing competitiveness among other companies. It is hereby also used by entrepreneurs‚ who are new to the business market‚ and want to be innovative and carve out their
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Business Model Innovation for Sustainability _______________ Karan GIROTRA Serguei NETESSINE 2013/64/TOM Business Model Innovation for Sustainability Karan Girotra* Serguei Netessine** * Assistant Professor of Technology and Operations Management at INSEAD‚ Boulevard de Constance 77305 Fontainebleau Cedex‚ France. Email: karan.girotra@insead.edu ** The Timken Chaired Professor of Global Technology and Innovation‚ Professor of Technology and Operations Management at
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E-Business Model Design‚ Classification‚ and Measurements Magali Dubosson-Torbay Alexander Osterwalder Yves Pigneur Executive Summary “Business model” is one of the latest buzzwords in the Internet and electronic business world. This article has the ambition to give this term a more rigorous content. The objective is threefold. The first objective is to propose a theoretical e-business model framework for doing business in the Internet era. The second is to propose a multidimensional classification-scheme
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Subject: Dell’s Direct Business Model Date: 04/08/05 Will Dell’s direct business model continue to provide a competitive advantage as fellow competitors Compaq‚ IBM‚ and HP emulate Dell’s direct model? Dell’s direct business model bypasses the dealer in the supply chain and sells computers directly to customers‚ building each to order. Dell does not manufacture the computer components; they merely assemble computers based on components that are available in the market. Dell’s use of technology
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Traditional offline business models have been adapted for the internet but remain very similar online as to the offline world. In essence all models provide some form of product or service in exchange for financial reward. However not all online business models are equal. Selecting the right model for your online business warrants careful consideration because each model requires different skills and time commitments to operate. Not all models will suit you or compliment your business interests. Also
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PANDORA AND THE FREEMIUM BUSINESS MODELS Presented By Kofi Frimpong-Aninakwa To Dr Ebenezer Johnson California Intercontinental University October‚ 2014 Abstract Businesses in the digital market employ different methods of e-commerce models in so as to enhance their business outlook. Some models have high costs of implementation while others are highly risky. It is very essential for a firm to assess the various benefits and shortcomings of any business model prior to implementation
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Strength 1) Dell ’s Direct Business Model which consist of the five principles: Most efficient path to the customer - through direct relationship with no intermediaries to add cost and confusion Single Point of accountability - so that resources necessary to meet customer needs can be easily marshaled in support of complex challenges. Build-to-Order - provide customers exactly what they want in their computer systems through easy custom configuration and ordering. Thus eliminates the maintenance
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Battle for scope‚ consolidate‚ big players dominate Battle for scale‚ rapid consolidation‚ big players dominate Competition Employee‚ coddle the superstars Service oriented‚ customer first Cost centered‚ standards and efficiency • long tail biz models: sell few niche items. Low inventory costs and have a strong platform to make it readily available to interested buyers o ex customized legos o offer wide scope of “non hit” items. o Maybe user generated content o Focus on niche customers o
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Evaluation of the business model for Wal-Mart.com. Is it a successful model? Wall-Mart is using the click and mortar business model‚ it is a multi-channel business model that leverages the best of both online and offline operations. One of the advantages of this model is that it offers products and services through multiple channels: through its brick and mortar stores and online store. In addition‚ most of the products offered by Walmart.com have successful e-tailing characteristics. They are
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