Consumers | Retailers |
Wholesalers | Distributors |
Agents | Brokers |
Franchisees | Importers |
Exporters | Value-added resellers |
Ecommerce sites | Business customers |
Service businesses | Manufacturing businesses |
Resellers | Governments |
Organizations | Collectives |
Wholesaler
A firm that buys in bulk and distributes to other sellers such as retailers.Importer
A firm that imports goods from another country at the wholesale or retail level.Retailer
Selling your goods to a retailer who then sells them to end-customers.End-Customers
Selling your goods to end-customers directly using a channel such as retail or ecommerce.Value-Added Reseller
Selling your goods to a firm that adds value to your offerings before reselling them. For example, a consulting firm that implements your software for a customer.Reseller
A marketing firm that resells your products or service without adding value such as customer service.Business to Business
Products and services that are consumed by other businesses. For example, selling an information security platform to a bank.Manufacturers
Manufacturers are customers for a wide range of businesses that supply parts and materials. In this case, the end-customer isn't the manufacturer itself but the customers of the manufacturer. For example, an original equipment manufacturer that sells zippers that are used by fashion manufacturers to produce clothing.Services
Selling products and services that are incorporated into another firm's services. For example, a farmer who sells artisanal foods to local restaurants.Ecommerce
Selling to ecommerce sites and individual sellers on an ecommerce platform.Collectives
Selling to a collective business system such as an automobile association that purchases towing services from a variety of operators.| Overview: Customer | ||
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Definition | An entity that purchases products and services including intermediaries and end-customers. | |
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