E-Business Website Model: COIT20250 Systems Project Report

This report documents the development of an e-business website designed to facilitate online sales and ordering between clients and suppliers. The system allows suppliers to upload product images and details, while customers can view these products and place orders through the portal, with free shipping included. The project involved analyzing existing systems and implementing new features to improve business transaction techniques. The developed e-business site aims to provide 24/7 availability, enabling companies to maximize profit margins with minimal resource waste. The report covers various aspects of the project, including the executive summary, introduction to e-business, project aims and objectives, scope, limitations, methodologies used (prototyping business process model), background, evaluation, market research, e-business model discussion, infrastructure, payment methods, legal and security issues, and the benefits of the implemented website. The report concludes with recommendations for future improvements and references to relevant sources.

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1.0Executive summary
The report is documented following the project conducted about the E-business website
which was developed. The project targets the implementation of an e-commerce website where
clients and suppliers can order and make sells through the use of internet. In this e-commerce
website the supplier will be able to upload the images of all the items to be sold and on the other
site, the clients or the potential customers are able to see the uploaded images and the location in
which the products are available. The site will be able to indicate all the product features
including the shipping fee which is free in this case.
The customer will be able to make orders of their preferred products through the portal
and pay for the order through the portal. After paying for the order through the payments
methods which were chosen, the product is delivered for free until it reaches the client. The
customer will indicate the location during the time of purchase.
Before the start of the project, a certain approach was followed where the project team
was able analyses and study the existing system and they were able to come up with some new
features to make the current system work better. We found out that the existing system involve a
lot of work being done manually, therefore there is need for the new system to be put in place.
The main aspect of the new system is to focus on the replacement of the current way of
business transaction techniques which lacks some features which we identified and implements
them on our project. This project will by far assist in interconnecting different companies and
made customers to the suppliers readily available at any given point of time. E-business site
which was built will be able to be available throughout 24 hrs economy. Our site will enables
various companies to maximize profit margin by availing themselves throughout the day even

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during the night. However, no waste of resources since the website can be manned by one
person.

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Table of Contents
1.0Executive summary................................................................................................................................2
2.0 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................6
2.1 E-business..........................................................................................................................................6
Figure 1................................................................................................................................................7
2.2 Aims of the project............................................................................................................................7
3.0 The main objectives...............................................................................................................................7
3.1Scope of the project...........................................................................................................................8
3.2 Project limitations..............................................................................................................................9
3.2.1Technical limitations....................................................................................................................9
3.2.2 Non-Technical Limitation............................................................................................................9
3.2 Effects of e-business on old systems..................................................................................................9
4.0 Methodologies.....................................................................................................................................10
4.1 Website development methodology...........................................................................................10
4.1.1Figure 2......................................................................................................................................10
5.0 Background of the project...................................................................................................................11
5.1 Evaluation of the e-business site......................................................................................................11
5.2 Research market..............................................................................................................................12
6.0 Discussions..........................................................................................................................................13
6.1 E-business model.............................................................................................................................13
6.1.1 Model diagram of E-business....................................................................................................13
6.1.2 Concept of E-business...............................................................................................................13
6.1.3 The propositional value............................................................................................................14
6.1.4 Sources of revenue...................................................................................................................14
6.1.5Activities and resources.............................................................................................................15
6.1.6 E-business marketing................................................................................................................15
6.2E-business infrastructure..................................................................................................................16
6.2.1Software....................................................................................................................................16
6.2.2Hardware...................................................................................................................................16
6.3 E-business payment methods..........................................................................................................17
6.4 E-business legal and security issues.................................................................................................17
6.5 The benefits of the E-business website...........................................................................................17
7.0 Conclusion...........................................................................................................................................18

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8.0 Recommendation................................................................................................................................18
9.0 References...........................................................................................................................................19

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2.0 Introduction
An improvement in the technology do make a lot of changes to human life in various
ways. When people embrace new technologies, there are higher chances of raising their standard
of living because of the increase in the productivity of the output. By far internet has created an
important impact to the livelihood of today. (Bauer, 2005) We are living far away from each
other but we feel the presence of each other as if we are on a single village by just using the
internet. However, we are all able to exchange products across the globe by just making a click
on the internet
Business opportunities and processes have been transform into a web service just because
of the presence of the internet. All these services can be protected and saved in the cloud as the
big data. This is because the transactions are done by several people across the globe and
requires a lot of space for storage. However, the invention of the IoT has helped a lot when it
comes to e-commerce big data cloud storage. With the implementation of this project will help
make the work easier for people to carry out business activities wherever they are. They can
make orders online. (Alexandrou & n, 2011)
The e-business project has implemented an easy and cheap way to carry out business all
over the world and has ensured the goods shipped are the one that has been ordered for.
Therefore there is no risk because the customers have committed for and the only thing is to be
shipped for them.
2.1 E-business
E-business is the exercise of carrying out business processes through the use of internet.
The information and communications regarding to the business process is done electronically

E-business WEB IT
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both within the company and the stakeholders who supports the business. (Carey, 1995) View
the site prototype through this URL: https://ksiele00.wixsite.com/amrasan
Figure 1
2.2 Aims of the project
The main reason for the implementation of the project by our team is to allow proper
flow of data and easy management of business processes by various companies across the globe.
Upon the implementation of this project will enhance easier management and sales of the
products in that the customer needs to register into the system and all the details and properties
concerning the products will be contained in the e-business system. (Chaffey, 2002) The system
will be able to reduce the cost of production to the producers.
3.0 The main objectives
The project will finally deliver the e-business system which will help in the day to day
running of the businesses. People who will use this platform to sell their products will be able to
manage and sell their products remotely (meaning they can work at their own comfort zones to
sell these products).

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The main objectives which must be done to enable the success of the implementation of
this project include the following;
1. Problem must be thoroughly investigated to provide a sure way in which we will be able
to understand the problem and give solutions.
2. To ensure that ideas concerning innovation are utilized in the Identified problems so that
the website can manage to meet the stakeholder’s requirements.
3. To ensure that the research for market is done so that the project implemented will be
able to have as many users as possible
4. E-business process models need to be examined to acquire enough knowledge and skills
such that the proposed system will be able to compete with the existing models.
5. To learn various points of weakness and strengths on the software development
methodologies
3.1Scope of the project
This project is majorly design for helping various companies market their products and
sell them through the platform. However, the payment is done through the platform as an
intermediary between the customers and the suppliers. Therefore, the major part of this project
was to learn and acquire skills and experience of building an e-business platforms regarding to
the market demand for the technology through the internet of things. (Zhang & von Dran, 2000)
This project will help entrepreneurs to run their business easily and in remote location
because it will hold all the details regarding business processes including online money transfer
systems. Customers and suppliers will be able to access their sites on the websites and nothing
else.

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3.2 Project limitations
3.2.1Technical limitations
 There is not enough bandwidth for its accessibility
 Tools for the development keeps on changing and new advances are employed
 There is a complexity in the integration of software with existing databases
 For e-business system, there is high cost to be incurred because apart from network
servers we require web servers
 There limited reliability and security for communication protocols
3.2.2 Non-Technical Limitation
 E-business evolution changes regularly within a shorter span of time
 The number of sellers and buyers are very many
 Lack of understanding with the human relationship
 The internet is very expensive and not convenient.
3.2 Effects of e-business on old systems
Due to the evolution of the internet technologies in business industries, intermediaries in
the business supply chain cannot remain to exist reason being the clients will be able to
communicate directly to the customers and purchased the goods through the e-business platform
Also, the use of the e-business platform has raised an issue of a secure transactional
environment where the buyer and the producer are taking high risks on it. (Miller, 2003)The
reason why there is great fear is that in the e-business environment, the information and
communication processes are openly exposed which may be of great advantage to the internet
hackers.
4.0 Methodologies
The implementation of this project was carried out through a correct business model which
follows a series of steps. Prototyping business process model was followed to come up with this

System analysis
Data analysis and design
Coding
Testing
Implementation & maintenance
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project. During the process, a communication with the users was held and the users were able to
give their feedbacks. (Bauer, 2005)
Through the research, it was found that the implementation of this project will incur a
lower maintenance cost.
4.1 Website development methodology
4.1.1Figure 2
 System analysis. The objective concerning the business were analyzed in accordance to
the project implementation. The operational features of the project were put down for
analysis.
 System design. Various components were put together and the flow layout was drawn for
the correct flow of data and information upon the implementation of the project.
 Coding. This the stage where the actual code for the e-business website was done.
 System testing- testing was done after every module (unit testing) to ensure that bugs are
minimal for the correct running and functioning of the project. Later after the completion

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of the coding process, system testing was done to check for the generals bugs which may
have been generated during the coding process.
 Implementation and maintenance-in this stage involve how the project implemented is
being monitored and maintain through its existence. This is because the system may
breakdown if not maintained.
5.0 Background of the project
This project was proposed so that it will be able to implement new ways of carrying out business
processes.
This project was initiated after we had learn several existing e-businesses models. It was
found that the existing models has some problems which needs to be solve. The solutions of the
problem will be provided by our project which was implemented. The analysis of the data
regarding the current system were analyzed and were grouped together.
5.1 Evaluation of the e-business site
This project was done for the purpose of implementing the business platform where an
individual can order for goods and services at their comfort zones. The website must contain the
characteristics which are not the same with those of other websites. Similar e-business sites are
evaluated in order to identify the features which are not present in the other websites. (Tapscott,
Ticoll & Lowy, 2000)
These factors which have to be evaluated incudes; the usability and the design concepts,
the quality of the information and how the suppliers and their potential clients will be able to
interact easily and freely through the platform. Also, the e-business platform will be able to be
highly secured since it implies that the money has to be transferred through the platform.
Therefore it has to consist of system block which are able to listen to some malicious acts over
the internet.

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5.2 Research market
Research was done to look into the issue of market demand. So many entrepreneurs want
their business improve through technology. Implementing the online ordering platform will make
it easier for them to realize a faster generation of profits. This is due to the accessibility and
reliability at any given time you need to make purchases because the only thing you have to do is
to search for the website and look for what you want from the platform. (Dubosson, Osterwalder,
& Pigneur, 2001)
During market research, we use a number of ways to carry out the activity. We use some
of the techniques like performing secondary market research where we had to study the data
which was given by someone else for doing other activities.
We were also able to use surveys to carry out our market research for us to successfully
implement this project. We use direct and predefined questions to carry out this surveys on
market research because this was one of the major key area which needed to be discussed in
detail. Because our worry about this project was, who will be using this website? Will they be
satisfied? Will the people get attracted to our website?
Personal interviews were carried out also to check on the possible market niche about the
innovative technologies. Since our system is cloud based it means a lot has to be done to let
people trust on the new e-business website. This was a critical issue about the assurance to both
the customers and supplies that the website is fully secured since it involves money transfers
through the platform.

Concept of E-business
The propositional value
Revenue sources
Activities and resources
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6.0 Discussions
6.1 E-business model
In this project, the model of the business is to describe the actual operation of the online
e- business website which was implemented by our team. It includes the following operations
1. How the services are being provided in the website
2. How the revenue are being collected
3. How the system will be able to accept the new markets technologies.
The components of the e-business should be able to work collectively as a whole
6.1.1 Model diagram of E-business
6.1.2 Concept of E-business
This describes how the revenue will be generated through the business process goals,
vision, and the offerings. Business concept is characterized by the analysis which shows
customers likelihood to buying the products and which amount of money are they going to pay.
(Preuninger, 2006)

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The improvement in the technology of a product consist of different points of interest. It
shows out the income instead of having “the blast or nothing “of the product. Also it is able to
show that the company is tirelessly developing and planning products for clients who are
interested and should get ready to go by the mission of the organization target goals. Other
stakeholders like clients, experts and financial specialist are able to create certainty that the
company will be there always.
6.1.3 The propositional value
This determines the value in which the company will give its clients. The company will
try to give the better services than competitors so that the customer will gain more profit because
there is
 Reduction in prices
 Fast service delivery
 More efficiency and increased production rate
 Access to diverse inventories
6.1.4 Sources of revenue
The e-business as a business platform will be able to constitute of some sources of
revenue through which the customers and the suppliers will be able to be charged a certain
amount as a source of revenue. Several online business sites have more than three sources of
income. (Siegel, 1997)This is because the platform is a multipurpose site where you can do the
following plan of actions
1. Affiliation
2. Fees use
3. Advertising

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6.1.5Activities and resources
In every business model we have the necessities. This include the exercises being carried
out, assets own by the business and the capabilities that the company can do. These necessities
are mandatory for the business to be successfully implemented and meets the customer
satisfactions. For example workers are expected to show case their abilities to deliver to some of
the tasks assigned to them effectively. (Siegel, 1997)
A number of tools were needed during the project development which include the items
discussed below:
1. Application servers- these were the servers with high speed capabilities to allow the
website to run without any problem and ensure reliability to its users.
2. Internet service providers- this are the people who has to provide the network domain to
allow the system users access the system through the internet
3. Web browsers- these are software application which were used to access the website
platform which was developed. Also, the browsers were needed for the research process
which was done when looking for some information from the internet.
6.1.6 E-business marketing
Through the use of an e-business platform, e-marketing has also been enhance where
digital marketing through digital banners, AdSense and AdWords are enabled. This has created a
great impression on the marketing strategy through the internet and more so this is where the
target clients and stakeholders are available. Coordinate promotion was the immediate sort of
electronic business and has become a steppingstone to more trading activities. For example,
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business promotions. Showcasing and businesses are probably beginning to be the most
improving e-business advances. (Laudon & Traver, 2007)
The computerized billboards will allow a few organizations share one space and can
change messages straightforwardly from the organization's PC. Early in the day, a retail chain
can promote a deal, and toward the evening, restaurant can publicize its specials.
6.2E-business infrastructure
In e-business, there are a number of things that one must have. This include the hardware
devices, software programs, and networking devices. (Evans & Wurster, 1997)
6.2.1Software
Software devices includes browsers which are used to access the websites, our website is
very responsive to all the web browsers available for use including; chrome, safaris Mozilla
Firefox and so many others. Software applications were so important during the project
development. We use Mozilla Firefox to test the functionality of the website. There were other
software which were used to carry the project development plant. Including wix site which we
use as the environment to develop our site.
Wix is an API tool which we use to develop the website prototype. It is a site which is
used to develop websites programs which can be deployed into the cloud. Another software
which was required during the development of the website is the xamp servers which we use to
construct codes for the server site of the project.
6.2.2Hardware
The hardware devices include the following devices such as smartphones and computers
whereas the networking tools such as the internet and internet connecting devices are required
for the accessibility of our website. Web servers and network servers were the first hardware

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devices to be considered since the developed website was a cloud based application and e-
business website users are so many hence requires a lot of space to store those data.
Network devices like routers and switches were also used to connect us to the internet so
that we are able to host our website on the internet. This is because during hosting a huge
internet bandwidth is required for it to succeed.
6.3 E-business payment methods
The website is link to a universal transfer method where the exchange of funds can be
transacted. The payment method is secured since it provide the login credentials to individual
accounts. The main payment method, in this case, is the PayPal where a link is provide which
will direct the buyer to login to the account before making any transaction. Using the PayPal
money transfer mode will be able to prompt you to check out through PayPal command. This is
just to confirm the security check and the confirmation of the buyers’ intention to purchase the
product. Other methods are the visa money transfer mode
6.4 E-business legal and security issues
All the users of the website are subjected to adherence to the rules and regulations which
are standardized in our portal. Anyone who will bridge or cause any violations to the protocols to
be observed during the ordering of the products.
This will help in building our trust with our clients and all the system users. These
standards were set by our team to enhance the security of our website. All the users are supposed
to register before using the system (Miller, 2003). This will be able to verify personal data which
makes it possible to trace anybody who will go against the law.

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6.5 The benefits of the E-business website
 The communication is faster and reliable- E- business website makes the communication
easier between the buyers and the sellers. This is because the communication is real-time
and it is remotely done as you don’t have to move from one point to the other.
 Products can be marketed through digital advertisement. The website can be integrated
with the digital banners to advertise products to the potential customers who buy and sell
online.
 Research leads to wide access to information. Through the e-business site which was
created, one is able to research on the possible rise in the price of the product.
 The increase in rate of business productivity. Through the use of e-business, property
management is easier and the labor cost for the management of the products is reduced
hence making the profit margin maximize.
 The business can be run throughout non-stop. E-business website is available through out
where customers and sellers can interact at any time period to carry out their businesses.
7.0 Conclusion
In conclusion, our e-business environment will provide direct interactions between the
clients and the suppliers. The website will act as the intermediator between the supplier and the
customers. The way we will be able to benefit also from the website is that when users are able
to transact within the platform, we will have to deduct a certain percentage so that it will enable
us to maintain and manage the platform.
8.0 Recommendation
We recommend that the website has to be supported because it will raised the
performance and maximization of the company’s profit margin. Our recommendations for every
e-business site was that the site should be able to meet customer requirements especially when it

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comes to security issues. E-business site is where a huge exchange of money takes place and
should be kept secured from any cloud attacker. The developed e-business platform will help the
entrepreneurs to carry out attain a big profit and achieve the goals of the company.
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