Business-to-business (B2B) describes commerce transactions between businesses, such as between a manufacturer and a wholesaler, or between a wholesaler and a retailer. Contrasting terms are business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-government (B2G)
Dsescribing or involving arrangements or trade between different businesses, rather than between businesses and the general public
market Firms that produce or acquire goods and services to be used, directly or indirectly, in the production of other goods and services or to be resold
- Communications or commerce between companies (as distinguished from dealings between a company and a consumer); frequently conducted through trade journals
A general grouping of transactions that focus on the sale of products that go into other products However, it is a general characterization of transactions that involve further negotiation As such some "solutions business" are included as B2B though they may involve consumers
Transactions with non-consumer purchasers such as manufacturers, resellers (distributors, wholesalers, jobbers and retailers, for example) institutional, professional and governmental organizations Frequently referred to as "industrial" businesses in the past
As opposed to business-to-consumer (B2C) Many companies are now focusing on this strategy, and their sites are aimed at businesses (think wholesale) and only other businesses can access or buy products on the site Internet analysts predict this will be the biggest sector on the Web
Business-to-business electronic commerce is companies buying from and selling to each other electronically, but it has evolved to include supply chain management more
Refers to transactions occurring between two or more businesses, rather than involving a consumer
Non-consumer purchasers such as manufacturers, resellers (distributors, wholesalers, jobbers and retailers, for example) institutional, professional and governmental organizations Frequently referred to as "industrial" businesses in the past
Electronic commerce that is used to conduct business with business partners such as suppliers and intermediaries
Businesses doing business with other businesses The term is most commonly used in connection with e-commerce and advertising, when you are targeting businesses as opposed to consumers