This paper discusses using e- and m-business components in supporting and enhancing existingbusinesses and in creating new business innovations. A framework illustrating two differentapproaches companies have to adoption of e- and m-business components is proposed. Threecases of how Finnish companies have, in an innovative way, used e- and m-businesscomponents to support, to enhance, and to launch businesses are presented. Based on theillustrative framework and the cases, some rules of thumb for using e- and m-businesscomponents in business are proposed. The aim of this paper is to offer managers helpful insightsfor planning e- and m-business component investments.
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