Instructions Discussion 3

After reading the chapters in this module, review the following (2) topics below. Choose and post your response to one (1) topic. l

#1

Chapter 8

A Lone Wolf? As a very independent person, you started a business and it is very successful. You are looking at expanding to another location in the same city but cannot afford that total expense right now. An opportunity exists to partner with another small firm that has complementary products. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such an alliance.

#2

Chapter 9

E-Commerce Growth and Opportunity Discuss how particular businesses would benefit from e-commerce and others might not.

In order to earn the full points for this assignment, you must:

· Begin your post with Chapter # and topic

· Clearly and accurately explain your answer based on factual information. (25 points)

· Include examples, illustrations and/or applications in your answer. If you copy information from the Internet, you must cite your source. (25 points)