How do you create an e-business community?

Question

The e-business community will involve your customers, suppliers and other related parties.

Answer 1

I would start an e-zine that would benefit everyone on my list. Tips, new products, etc.

Answer 2

That's an interesting concept. One way to look at it is that if you do business on the internet, you're automatically part of an e-business community. The community exists the minute you deal with anyone. So for me, my e-business community is my Rolodex and my browser's bookmark list, with its folders of links to suppliers, customers and other merchants. Search engines are part of my e-business community because that's how people find me.

Are you asking for a way to bring your e-business community together at your own site? You could create a website with lots of interactivity, where people could punch in a password and go to areas you want them to see, to learn news about your company, check their orders and even be entertained. Maybe a discussion group where customers can talk to each other. Check out this place for a site builder: http://phpnuke.org/ I haven't used it yet but I am looking forward to trying it.