Enterprise Ireland launches practical handbook on IT and eBusiness
A new handbook analysing the potential for information technology (IT) in developing competitive business ventures has been launched by Enterprise Ireland. The book, entitled ´Practical eBusiness - Competitive advantage through IT and eBusiness; A Handbook for Irish Managers´ collects information from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) that have implemented eBusiness projects, under a government run grant scheme. The companies involved agreed to document their experiences with a view to encouraging other companies to be proactive about IT investment and eBusiness. In a foreword, Mary Harney, Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, agrees that relating the real life experiences of SMEs is essential to developing 'a good practice in eBusiness'. 'The readiness of companies to adapt to this new environment will have a significant impact on their future growth and well being,' adds Ms Harney. The book contains basic guidelines on effective initial planning; picking the right staff members; involving customers in initiatives; paying attention to detail; monitoring progress and working constantly at consulting and communication. 'These guidelines sound like common sense and they are! Nevertheless, in practice, as the case study companies kept reiterating to us, it is all too easy to neglect basic principles,' said Dan Flinter, chief executive officer, Enterprise Ireland. Enterprise Ireland is the government agency set up to assist in the development of Irish enterprise.
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