What’s the difference between E-commerce and E-business?

E-business and e-commerce are terms that are now and then used as a substitute to each other, and at times they are used to set apart products of two different sellers. But the terms are not alike, and that variation matters to business people.

What is E-commerce?

Ecommerce or electronic commerce is a term used to define any kind of business or commercial transaction, which entails the transfer of information across the web. Retail sites, auction sites, music sites and many more sites come in the category of eCommerce. Usually, people relate Ecommerce to a site that facilitates buying and selling. However, any transaction that is accomplished exclusively via electronic procedures can be considered e-commerce. In present scenario, it has become one of the most significant aspects of the internet to emerge. Ecommerce facilitates consumers to electronically exchange services and products anytime anywhere. It can be further divided into three categories business to business or B2B, business to consumer or B2C (Amazon), and consumer to consumer or C2C.

What is E-business?

E-business or electronic business is the management of carrying out business through the internet. The process of electronic business includes buying and selling of products, services and supplies together with technical or customer support online. E-business also includes processing payment, servicing customers, recruiting, production control administration and running programmed services and more. E-business tactic is complex, more focused on internal procedures, and intended at cost savings and enhancing competence and productivity. The term ‘E-business’ is used in combination with eCommerce, but comprises services as well as selling of goods.