CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMES IN THE INTERNET ERA

Internet has been available as a competitive advantage tool to SMEs for years now. Several e-business models have been developed as well as, system architectures such as C2C, B2C, B2B, G2C and G2B. This paper discusses challenges and opportunities encountered by SMEs in the Internet era and finally describes the development of an innovative B2B e-business platform combining country and regional business information, a business directory and a 3D virtual exhibition.