Access to big markets Ability to layer information-based services on top of product offerings.
More information is now available to both employees and customers.
Traditionally, businesses have had a long-time to adjust to changes brought on by growth. In other words, the start-up management team does not have time to learn how to manage on the job. Very early in an e-business's life, the management team must either hire or acquire the skills necessary to run a large organization. These skills are significantly different than the management skills necessary to run a small business. The nature of cyberspace allows small problems to have a big impact.