Trading Places
Whether you start one or just use one, B2B exchange will be part of your business.
Combining two of his main interests, wine and technology, Peter Byck, 37, launched a new Internet company, WineryExchange.com, in 1999. The 45-employee firm in Novato, California, created a Web site that gives suppliers of bulk wine, grapes, equipment and services a place online to sell their wares to wine growers, wineries and retailers in a secure, user-friendly environment.
How big is B2B? Check out "From: Business To: Business" to see which way this industry is headed.
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