With the recent enactment of the E-Transactions Act, issues surrounding e-business and its potential in Jamaica have once again been brought to the forefront.

This long-awaited development brings us one step closer to 'e-readiness', in that it provides a point of reference and a legal framework for those wanting to carry out business transactions electronically.

However, we still have a long way to go, especially as it relates to lowering the barriers to entry for small businesses and self-employed persons who may wish to use the Internet as a sales channel.