This essay describes some factors that may effect small business survival in relation to becoming a supplier for bigger companies that may implement the use of EDI for electronic invoicing.

The purpose of this study is to analyse and evaluate what impact may occur during the introduction of EDI between small and big business.

Following on from the introduction of methods used in this study there will be a complete analysis made detailing results.

From our research we have found that most small business have developed a professional working relationship between themselves and their clients.

The adoption of EDI by big business has revolutionised the day to day dealings between both supplier and consumer in that EDI has empowered both chains to collaborate data in real time.

In conclusion our research illustrates that in order for small business to survive the must implement EDI. The results of our study have shown that the introduction of EDI to both small and big business has had a positive outcome.