In general, when we see E-commerce, we only know that it’s a platform for people to shop on with the usage of Internet Connection. In reality, there are actually few categories of E-commerce out there. Currently there are 6 basic types of E-commerce business, from here you can understand each of them.
1. B2B (Business-to-Business)
First of all, B2B E-commerce involves e-transaction between two businesses. In general, this happens in the process of distribution, the relationship between producer to the wholesaler is indeed B2B. The examples of E-commerce would be Alibaba, Avery Denison, H&D Supply, etc.
2. B2C (Business-to-Consumer)
Second of all, B2C E-commerce should be the most commonly seen on the Internet. Generally, E-commerce platforms like Tmall, Lazada, Amazon focus on conducting e-transactions between business and consumer. Following, B2C have the most enjoyable experience of E-commerce because of virtual shopping.
3. C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer)
Third of all, C2C E-commerce, the e-transactions are often conducted through social media platforms like Facebook. Not only that, applications like Carousell also conducted the same way. Not to mention, is that these transaction process requires intermediary services to act as payment gateway that performs the money transactions.
4. C2B (Consumer-to-Business)
Besides, C2B is a type of E-commerce occurs when consumers provide the expertise and skills to the business that requires them. For instance, an E-commerce company requires Photographer or Graphic Designer to help them in advertisements, brandings, and so on.
5. B2A (Business-to-Administration)
Consequently, B2A E-commerce involves transactions between a business and public affairs or maybe governments. In fact, many services are usually involved in this and mainly specified in areas like legal documentation, social security, and human resourcing.
6. C2A (Consumer-to-Administration)
Last but not least, C2A is another type of popular E-commerce that uses e-transactions between consumers and public administration. For examples:
- Education : Distance learning, disseminating information, etc.
- Taxes : Filing tax returns, payments, etc.
- Social Security : Payments, distribution of information, etc.
- Health : Making appointments, payment for health services, etc.
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