B2B e-commerce
Custom B2B e-commerce for your business
A B2B e-commerce lets your business customers order online at their own prices and terms, without phone calls, emails and spreadsheets. I design and build it on Magento 2, Adobe Commerce, Mage-OS, WooCommerce, PrestaShop or Shopify, connected to your back-office system.
What is B2B e-commerce
A B2B e-commerce is an online store built to sell to companies, resellers and professionals rather than the general public. It is usually a customer portal: each buyer logs in and sees the catalog, prices and terms that apply to them.
The rules differ from a consumer store: prices vary by customer, orders are large and repeated, several people from the same company place orders, and payment is often on credit terms. That is why the project has to be tailored to the way you sell.
Who it is for
- Manufacturers and distributors selling to resellers and installers.
- Wholesalers with different price lists and discounts for each customer.
- Companies that today take orders by phone, email or through sales agents.
- Businesses that already run a consumer store and want a dedicated area for professionals.
What problems it solves
Slow, error-prone orders
Emails, calls and spreadsheets take time and lead to wrong codes and quantities. With online ordering the customer enters everything and the data arrives correct.
Price lists and discounts that are hard to manage
Each customer or customer group sees its own prices and terms, with no need to prepare separate lists by hand.
Outdated prices and stock
Connecting the store to your back-office system keeps prices, stock and orders aligned without double data entry.
Customers with no view of their orders
Customers check their history, order status and invoices on their own, and call your sales office less often.
Typical B2B e-commerce features
- Customer portal with company accounts and several users per customer
- Price lists, discounts and catalogs by customer or group
- Quick order by product code or from a file
- Quote requests and reordering of past purchases
- Order approval and spending limits
- Credit payment terms and dedicated payment methods
- Integration with ERP, CRM and warehouse systems
Which platform to choose
There is no single right platform. Adobe Commerce includes native B2B features, such as company accounts and quote requests, but it has a license cost. Magento Open Source and Mage-OS are free and flexible: B2B features come from extensions or custom development. Shopify, WooCommerce and PrestaShop offer B2B options that depend on the plan and the plugins or modules you choose.
The choice depends on catalog size, number of customers, integrations and budget. We discuss it together in the first analysis, with no obligation.
How I work
Analysis
I learn how you sell today: customers, price lists, back-office system and ordering process.
Platform and plan
We choose the platform and architecture together, and decide which features to build first.
Development and integration
I build the store and connect it to your back-office system, in steps you can review.
Testing and launch
A trial with a few customers, fixes and a guided go-live.
Ongoing support
After launch I stay available for support, updates and new features.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a B2B e-commerce cost?
It depends on the features, the number of integrations and the platform. I work per project, with a quote defined together, or hourly starting at €60/hour, with discounts for large projects and for long-term collaborations or ongoing support. Quotes are always free and with no obligation.
Can I keep using my current back-office system?
Yes. The store connects to the system you already have to sync prices, stock and orders. If it has no integration tools, we look together for the simplest solution.
Can I have B2B and B2C on the same site?
Yes, it is a common choice: the same catalog can serve both consumers and business customers, each with their own prices and terms.
Do you work with companies outside Padua?
Yes. I work mainly remotely, with companies and agencies across Italy and abroad, through video calls and collaboration tools.
Contact
Have a B2B business to take online, or a store to improve? Write to me: let's talk about your project, the quote is free.
Quotes are always free
Every quote is free and comes with no obligation: get in touch to talk about your project, at no upfront cost.