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Relationships between Micro-Enterprises and Web Developers: Roles, Misconceptions and Communication

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  • Robert J. McQueen

    (Department of Management Systems, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand)

  • Nordiana Daud

    (Department of Management Systems, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand)

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This study investigates the relationship between a micro-enterprise wishing to develop an e-commerce capability, and the Web developer they have chosen to deliver that function. The major challenge of this relationship is how they can work together in achieving good website and business outcomes. Employing a multiple case study approach and thematic analysis, interviews were held with micro enterprise owners and their respective Web developer business partners. Four overarching theme areas were uncovered. Effective communication and a positive relationship resulting in the satisfaction of each party were found to be essential for developing successful websites for micro-enterprises. This study contributes new insights into micro-enterprise and Web developer efforts to develop e-commerce capability, and contributes to better understanding of this relationship for both practitioners and researchers.

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  • Robert J. McQueen & Nordiana Daud, 2013. "Relationships between Micro-Enterprises and Web Developers: Roles, Misconceptions and Communication," International Journal of E-Entrepreneurship and Innovation (IJEEI), IGI Global, vol. 4(1), pages 28-42, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jeei00:v:4:y:2013:i:1:p:28-42
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    1. Chandna, Vallari & Salimath, Manjula S., 2020. "When technology shapes community in the Cultural and Craft Industries: Understanding virtual entrepreneurship in online ecosystems," Technovation, Elsevier, vol. 92.

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