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Factors Influencing the Use of E-Commerce by Small Enterprises in Nigeria

Factors Influencing the Use of E-Commerce by Small Enterprises in Nigeria
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Author(s): Ignatius Ekanem (Business School, Middlesex University, London, UK)and Gbolahan Emeka Abiade (Business School, Middlesex University, London, UK)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 18
Source title: Research Anthology on Small Business Strategies for Success and Survival
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9155-0.ch046

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Abstract

The aim of this article is to assess the factors influencing the use of e-commerce by small enterprises in Nigeria. The study adopts a qualitative methodology which involves in-depth, semi-structured interviews and direct observation in order to derive answers to such questions as ‘why' the system is adopted and ‘how' the Nigeria economic conditions influence the system. The article suggests that the main factors which motivate the adoption of e-commerce by small businesses in Nigeria are market expansion and reduced market costs. The findings also indicate that increasing access to the Internet and changing lifestyle enable the success of e-commerce in Nigeria. The implications of the study are discussed.

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