THE ECOMMERCE COMMUNITY

Business consultation, management and networking services; business development services, namely providing start-up activities for businesses of others-- new product and service development services-- marketing consultation services; business planning services in connection with the establishment operation and maintenance of a business operating system consisting of a broad-based business membership, recruitment of new businesses, counseling and supplying membership with conformance tools via computer on-line and traditional means; rendering technical and advisory assistance in connection with the establishment and operation of standard business models; conducting and providing business and market research surveys-- providing economic and business forecasting research, surveys, analysis, information, data compilation and consultation services; trading services, both on-line and through traditional means