An analysis of administrative management, financial and security barriers in e-commerce adoption in small to medium size enterprises (SME's) in the United Kingdom

Abstract

The term 'electronic' means such trading approach can break the traditional limitations of time and geographical distances between sellers and buyers. Either through e-commerce platforms or the self-built websites, the enterprises can advertise their products or services, engage with customers, receive payments and provide online services to customers. There are several known barriers to SMEs in adopting e-commerce approach. In this context, the contribution of this work is to examine administrative management, financial and security barriers in the adoption of E-commerce. Findings from this research can deliver the direct knowledge base for the SMEs' owners and can ease implementation of e-commerce across SME's in the United Kingdom.