Extensive research

The Electronic Commerce Research & Training Centre has raised over $1.4M in research and training funding from non-traditional sources, enabling it to execute the most extensive set of Atlantic Canada wide longitudinal research projects in SME e-business adoption.

Research topics

Transforming a Rural Society: Impact of broadband adoption in rural New Brunswick. Broadband, or High-Speed Internet, can provide access to on-line information and services that are essential for governments. Learn more...

Use and business impacts of internet technologies and e-business solutions among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Atlantic Canada. Learn more...

Adoption and use of internet technologies and e-business solutions by Canadian micro-enterprises: Micro-enterprises make up the majority of firms in most countries. Learn more...

Results of a Longitudinal Research Study: Why SME’s should stop spending resources on enhancing their web sites? Internet marketing, AdwordsTM, Facilitators, e-mail marketing, Pay-per-click, Analytics, Internet Adoption Learn more...

Understanding and reducing the technical barriers to entrepreneurship and trade for SMEs in Atlantic Canada: The economy of Atlantic Canada is dominated by small and medium enterprises. Learn more...

The value of Internet technologies and e-business solutions to micro-enterprises in Atlantic Canada: A key contemporary business management challenge is how to create value from the networked interactivity made possible. Learn more...