Assignment 1 eBusiness Models, eOffice EnvironmentCallum Robertson, K00134648,The following are types of eBusiness models:eShops also known as Online shopping is a form of electronic commerce whereby consumers directly buy goods or services from a seller over the Internet without an intermediary service. Evaluation: In my opinion Online shopping has always depended on the internet for its use, businesses have used the internet to their advantage by selling to larger markets through online shopping. Having a larger market leads to the business to create the opportunity to create more of a profit. Online shopping has many advantages such as price and selection and the convenience of the overall service e.g. shopping from your sitting room. The main advantage I see in online shopping is the ability to review products and also to see other customer reviews. This enables the customer to get an overall review of the product and how it performed before having to purchase anything. The internet provides a vast amount of information about products for customers to read so they can compare with similar products on the market. Online shopping is a huge benefit for the customer and also the supplier. The customer has a huge selection of goods and virtual catalogues for easy price comparison and the supplier has a huge advantage by setting prices and advertising others. Other types of eBusiness models which are very similar to eShops are known as eMalls and eCommerce.Another major eBusiness model is an eAuction. An eAuction can be described as an online auction business model is one in which participants bid for products and services over the Internet. An eAuction has many advantages such as the following No time constraints No geographical constraints. Intensity of social interactions Large number of bidders Large number of sellers Network economies.The functionality of buying and selling in an auction format is made possible through auction software which regulates the various processes involved. eAuction hosts huge advantages for businesses which is why they are so popular and websites such as eBay have become what they are today.

The business I have chosen is James Whelans Butchers based in Clonmel. The internet and eBusiness itself has had a huge impact on James Whelans Butchers. Traditionally Butchers meat was sold from a shop in which the customer would have to physically walk into and then purchase the meat they wanted. James Whelans Butchers has grasped the idea of online selling and really expanded its possibilities. The main advantage for the company is the way they have integrated online selling into the business through their own website which is www.jameswhelanbutchers.com. They provide a service of online shopping of an extremely high standard. The company provides detailed information about every single product from pictures to where the cut of meat originated from and how it ended up on their butcher table. The customer service experience of the website is of a high quality and has received awards such as the Winners of Retail Excellence Eircom Spider Award.The company provides blogs such as video blogs for customers so they can see exactly how to prepare and cook the meat. Recipes are provided for customers so they can dish up a wonderful family meal. This shows how James Whelans Butchers has truly taken the internet and exposed it for its huge eCommerce advantages. They market that James Whelans Butchers can now reach from being a single shop in Ireland has expanded beyond believe of the company to being a nationwide store which can deliver meat extremely promptly and fast. None of this could have been possible if it was not for the use of the internet. The companys slogan being Our commitment to traditional quality-crafted food shows in our award-winning butcher shop, a family business for over 40 years. We source local food from local farms, dairies and artisan makers to bring our customers the unique taste of Tipperary. Every item we sell is backed by our 100% satisfaction commitment to you leads the customer to expect the highest quality service which the butcher guarantees.Evaluation: Personally I believe that without the use of the internet is the company, it would ne nowhere as profitable as it has become. The internet has provided a vast amount of recognition for James Whelans Butcher as can be clearly seen on the companys website. The companys improved marketing has also led to its success in the major food market and has gone onto open several stores nationwide leading to more markets being available.