A new internet site called Network Electronic Business (NEG) is proving its worth as an important information platform for small and medium-sized entities (SMS) and craft businesses. The initiative which is sponsored by the Federal ministry for economic affairs and technology (BMWi) provides for free and in an unbiased manner useful information on several e-business topics. Also part of the site’s service is a comprehensive event calendar, a data base listing e-business service providers and downloads of numerous documents.
Until the end of July the new site had already been uploaded by more than 104.000 visitors. This number of visits since February already represent 72 percent of the total annual traffic registered for the site’s old version which was replaced by a completely new one 6 months ago.
Visitors can currently choose from five subject areas and gather relevant information:
- Procurement and markets
- Customer relations and marketing
- Logistics
- IT security
- Co-operations
The site’s offer also includes links, information on relevant literature and several documents for download. In addition there is an info letter on e-business called “ef@cts” issued by the Federal ministry for economic affairs and technology (BMWi) which can also be downloaded and subscribed for. Furthermore the NEG´s monthly newsletter keeps you updated on current developments. Also useful to companies is a calendar on important events available on the site which in a concise manner lists all the dates of important events provided by 25 regional competence centers of the NEG the contact details of which are also available on the site. 