Tech students author e-business guide

A small publication has sparked interest from Dell and an endorsement from Nielsen's chairman and CEO, according to Roanoke Times.

Groups of business-minded Virginia Tech students have created a window into the changing world of online commerce. It's called 'The Online Business Guidebook', and it's aimed at entrepreneurs who want to launch an Internet business.

Led by a business information technology professor, nine Virginia Tech seniors set out last year to craft a guide on how to start an online business.

Online retailer Systemax has completed the acquisition of Circuit City's online business and re-launched CircuitCity.com, reports Forbes.

Systemax closed on its agreement to acquire trademarks, domain names, customer lists and information of the online business out of bankruptcy for $14 million in cash plus a share of future revenue over 30 months.

A bankruptcy court approved the transaction last week following a public auction.

Echo E-Business, an e-business consultancy, has unveiled its one-stop shop for businesses looking to streamline their e-business strategy and management and are delivering promises of reduced costs, reduced risk and access to expertise and skills though the Echo E-Business Authorised Supplier Network, states PR-USA.net.

“We work closely with client teams and experts to ensure business objectives are met and act as independent advisors throughout planning and implementation,” says Deborah Collier, MD and chief strategist at Echo E-Business.

Echo E-Business's strategy phase focuses on plans for e-marketing, online branding, content, technology, e-commerce, operations, resources and e-risk management before managing the development process, and associated e-marketing.