E-commerce refers to business transactions conducted over computer networks and includes four main models: business-to-business (B2B) transactions that allow companies to collaborate and trade goods; business-to-consumers (B2C) transactions where businesses offer and consumers purchase services online; business-to-government (B2G) transactions for paying taxes and applying for licenses; and business-to-employees (B2E) transactions for payroll, welfare schemes, and obtaining employee feedback.

1. E-Commerce
E-Commerce basically refers to
the conduct of business
transactions through a computer
networks.

2. E-Commerce Models
• B2B transactions
• B2C transactions
• B2G transactions
• B2E transactions

3. Business To Business (B2B)
Transactions
• Transaction between
businessmen involving
trade negotiations
• Collaboration
• Placing order with
suppliers
• Forming joint ventures
• Transfer of goods
between branches or
dealers.

4. Business To Consumers (B2C)
Transactions
• Business offering
services to customers
through the net.
• Consumer placing
order online
• Electronic payment
• Consumer seeking
clarification on price,
terms of payment
etc..

5. Business To Government (B2G)
Transactions
• Payment of Taxes
• Application for
licences.
• Seeking government
clearance

6. Business To Employees (B2E)
Transactions
• Employees salary
payments
• Operation of welfare
schemes for which
application and enquiries
could be on line
• Information to employees
on business processes
• Seeking employees
suggestions on line

7. Business To Employees (B2E)
Transactions
• Employees salary
payments
• Operation of welfare
schemes for which
application and enquiries
could be on line
• Information to employees
on business processes
• Seeking employees
suggestions on line