{"product_id":"government-sponsored-online-platforms-for-smes-9783639058666","title":"Government Sponsored Online Platforms for SMEs","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Denise Gengatharen\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Information Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFearing a growing digital divide between small and medium enter-prises (SMEs) and large companies, some governments have tried to encourage SME participation in e-commerce by sponsoring regional Internet platforms for them. These initiatives are predicated on the be-lief that online platforms provide a low-cost introduction to e-commerce, while at the same time delivering benefits to SMEs. How-ever, very little academic literature exists on how to assess the success, or evaluate the benefits, of these platforms. This study looks at three such platforms in Western Australia. It syn-thesises existing theoretical perspectives in related areas to develop a framework to identify critical success factors for these platforms, and the benefits that may be derived from them. Although the findings are based on the Western Australian experience, they have a much broader application and are relevant to such platforms everywhere. This study is essential reading for those interested in the subject or involved in government-sponsored regional Internet trading platforms for SMEs, and is particularly useful for university academics, research students and those engaged in regional economic planning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46886286950551,"sku":"9783639058666","price":7312.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9783639058666.webp?v=1770251215","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/government-sponsored-online-platforms-for-smes-9783639058666","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}