Digital business training for community in Lee Cir Sevierville

https://doi.org/10.53730/tcsie.v1n1.5

Authors

  • Paul Emerson Lee University, Cleveland, TN
  • Don Stanley Lee University, Cleveland, TN

Keywords:

digital business, economy, empowerment, internet, society

Abstract

This service aims to overcome the economic inequality of rural communities compared to urban communities. This happens because of the lack of optimal employment opportunities in the village. This problem is overcome with information technology that is easily accessible to village communities via the internet. Operating a business digitally by utilizing existing facilities, but because the knowledge and technical capabilities of village communities are still limited. It is deemed necessary to provide digital business training to them. This training aims to encourage community interest in running a digital business to overcome the problem of unemployment or increase income, thereby encouraging village economic development.

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Published

2024-05-25

How to Cite

Emerson, P., & Stanley, D. (2024). Digital business training for community in Lee Cir Sevierville. Tennessee Community Service International of Empowerment, 1(1), 29–33. https://doi.org/10.53730/tcsie.v1n1.5

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