Commerce can be divided into several key areas, each focusing on different aspects of the buying and selling of goods and services. Here are the main divisions:

(1) Trade	(2) Aids to Trade
(3) E-commerce	(4) Banking and Financial Services
(5) Auxiliary Services:

Trade is divided into two:

Domestic/Home Trade	International/Foreign Trade

1. Domestic Trade: Buying and selling goods within the same country.


• Wholesale Trade: Buying goods in large quantities from producers and selling them in smaller quantities to retailers.


• Retail Trade: Selling goods in small quantities directly to consumers.


2. International Trade: Buying and selling goods between countries.


• Export Trade: Selling goods to other countries.


• Import Trade: Buying goods from other countries.


• Entrepot Trade: Importing goods for the purpose of re-exporting them.

1. Transport: Moving goods from one place to another.


2. Warehousing: Storing goods until they are needed.


3. Banking and Finance: Providing financial services like loans, payments, and investments.


4. Insurance: Protecting businesses against risks and losses.


5. Advertising and Marketing: Promoting products and services to attract customers.


6. Communication: Facilitating the exchange of information between businesses and consumers.

E-commerce:

1. Online Retailing: Selling goods directly to consumers through websites and apps.


2. Business-to-Business (B2B): Transactions between businesses conducted online.


3. Business-to-Consumer (B2C): Transactions between businesses and individual consumers conducted online.


4. Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) : Transactions between individual consumers, often through online platforms.

Banking and Financial Services:

• Commercial Banks: Provide everyday banking services such as deposits, loans, and payments.


• Investment Banks: Assist in raising capital, mergers, and acquisitions.


• Insurance Companies: Offer protection against various risks.


• Stock Markets: Platforms for buying and selling stocks and other securities.

Auxiliary Services:

• Legal Services: Ensuring businesses comply with laws and regulations.


• Accounting and Bookkeeping: Managing financial records and ensuring accurate financial reporting.


• Consulting Services: Providing expert advice to improve business operations.


• Logistics Services: Managing the flow of goods from origin to destination efficiently.