Business Issues

A Web site is more than bandwidth, scripts, and pages to view. There is a business side to it, as well. The issues that are key to a Web presence include risk management, relationships with the various participants, expectations, and other elements needed for a sound business decision that are discussed in this section.

Risk Management

There is a fashionable concept that all risk within a business can be managed across the enterprise. This includes classical financial risks (such as currency fluctuations that affect profits on exported goods) and operational risks (such as a failure of critical information systems). To effectively manage risk, you need to plan how the Web site and its supporting organization will continue to deliver ...

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