Alibaba.com is a global B2B e-marketplace, bringing buyers and sellers together in a dynamic trading environment. Founded in China, Alibaba's international headquarters are based in Hong Kong, with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Seoul, London, Silicon Valley and others opening in Japan, Europe and South America. Alibaba's mission is to transform the international sourcing and trading process into an efficient and affordable business network, bringing about time and cost savings to our users. In doing so, Alibaba facilitates and expands world trade as well as connects small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to the global marketplace.
- Industries: horizontal,
- Commerce Types: B2B
- Commerce Services: reverse auction, , business directory, forward auction
- Region: World
b2bNow is business doing business, locally or all across the globe. Buying, selling and promoting unique solutions directly to the companies that need them most. b2bNow isn't about interaction, but transaction. It brings the power of new technology to bear on a very old idea: Business is about making money. With over 610,000 member businesses in 260 countries, b2bNow members can locate potential partners and customers effortlessly. They can build online storefronts instantly, register domain names, find hosting, even take advantage of sophisticated transaction and e-commerce solutions. b2bNow has all the tools small and medium-sized businesses need. Not just to survive in today's economy. To thrive.
- Industries: horizontal
- Commerce Types: B2B
- Commerce Services: business directory, news
- Region: World
We are a FREE online business-to-business service designed to reduce the time, cost, and hassle of purchasing maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies. Founded in 1999, PurchasingCenter.com's mission is to support, streamline and facilitate MRO buying. Our dynamic team of industrial, technical, commercial, and editorial professionals has married content and commerce to make buying and sourcing easier. PurchasingCenter.com currently makes money three ways:1. We take a small commission from suppliers who sell products through our online catalog. 2. We take a small commission from suppliers who sell products through our auctions and classifieds. 3. We charge advertisers a fee to place advertising banners on our site.
- Industries: mro, horizontal
- Commerce Types: B2B
- Commerce Services: , product catalog, business directory,
- Region: World