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Business to Business (B2B) describes commerce transactions between businesses. The term "business-to-business" originally described the electronic communications between businesses or enterprises to distinguish it from communications between businesses and consumers (B2C). The term business to business eventually came to be used in marketing, sales and now ecommerce. Many professional institutions and the trade publications focus much more on B2C than B2B but you do get specialty directories and services now for start a web business operations.

Business to Business Directories (B2B)

Business to Business There are a couple of leading directories that have established their reputations well if you are looking for advertising opportunities, or for services that specialize in business to business. Here are some companies that offer Business to Business Advertising:

  • Businessmagnet - One of the leading directories available
  • Applegate - Well established with long term reputation
  • Kellysearch – The longest running but getting a little dated

There are a lot of other companies offering both services and products for business to business and the best place to start is by looking at our top ranked links above and further search on the internet for the newer more entrepreneurial companies.

Business to Business Bartering

A relatively new development in B2B services is the idea of batering.  Barter is not a new idea in itself, but when applied to coporate activity it is catching on. There is a good reason for that. The act of bartering - exchanging goods and services for goods and/or services- is generally beneficial to both parties, particularly if you are cash tight.

There are specialty bater firms that cater for consumers and now a growing number for businesses. You need to obtain memberships so you can then engage in bartering arrangements with other members. This has become a particular popular option for small businesses looking at ecommerce solutions, marketing and sales particular in lead generation, an important part of business to business operations.