Business-2 Business VS Business-2-ConsumerAlmost every business today has a website. Whether doing business with other companies or selling directly to the public, a business today must have a website. This paper will discuss Business-2 Business (B2B), Business-2-Consumer (B2C). The paper will look at the concept of marketing and the similarities and differences between physical stores and eBusiness. Every business, whether online or at a physical location, falls into one of the following categories. Comparison between Business-2-Business and Business-2-ConsumerB2B and B2C are very similar, in fact "B2B typically takes the form of automated processes between business partners and runs in much higher volumes than B2C applications." (Reference.com, 2006). Since B2C is "the retail part of e-commerce and is often contrasted with B2B. (Whatis.com, 2006). B2B and B2C each have five classifications that businesses fall into. The B2B classifications are: "site corporate web, product supply and sourcing exchanges, specialized or vertical industry portals, brokerage sites and information sites". (Whatis.com, 2006). B2C classifications are: "direct sellers, online intermediaries, advertising and fee-based models". (Reference. com, 2006).B2B and B2C ClassificationsBusiness-2-Business ClassificationsAccording to the definition of information on Whatis.com, B2B can be classified into the following categories: "Business websites, since the public Many corporate websites target other companies and their employees. Company sites can be thought of as 24-hour mini-trade shows. Sometimes the company website serves as an entrance to an exclusive extranet available only to customers or registered users of the site. Some business websites sell directly from the site, effectively making sales via email to other businesses. Product supply and procurement exchanges, where a company purchasing agent can purchase supplies from suppliers, request proposals, and, in some cases, make an offer to make a purchase at the desired price. Sometimes referred to as e-procurement sites, some serve a wide range of industries while others focus on a niche market. Specialized or vertical industry portals that provide a "subweb" of information, product listings, discussion groups and other features. These vertical portals serve a broader purpose than procurement sites (although they can also support buying and selling). Brokerage sites that act as intermediaries between someone who wants a product or service and potential suppliers. Equipment leasing is one example. Information sites (sometimes known as infomediaries), which provide information about a particular industry to its companies and their employees. These include specialized search sites and commercial and industry standards organization sites".