e-Business Trade Roadmap
Step 1: Readiness Assessment

e-Business Trade Roadmap
Introduction
Readiness Assessment Generation of e-Trade Leads Quality of e-Trade Leads Electronic Trade Negotiations Online Order Execution Implement e-Payment Systems Implement Global e-Customer Support

The Readiness Assessment step is designed to assess the readiness of companies for international e-business, and involves three substeps:

A. Assess Product Suitability

Companies should assess the suitability of their product or service for sale or delivery via the Internet. They can do this via online e-commerce Diagnostic Tools

B. Assess Export Readiness

Next, companies should assess their readiness to undertake export transactions. Export readiness assessment tools are available at:

• Export Your Services... Take A World View!
• Unz & Company

C. Assess Readiness for International E-Commerce

Companies should complete the final checklist of considerations for pursuing international e-commerce.

Ready?

Companies ready for international e-commerce may find the following resources concerning Web site internationalization useful:

• Toccata
• Ratestream.com

Not Ready?

Companies not satisfied with their performance on the self-assessments should review the following resources:

• ExportSource — Step-by-Step Guide to Exporting
• Export 911