Meaning, Definition and components of Commerce.

What is Commerce? |Meaning, Definition and components of Commerce.

Meaning of commerce

Commerce includes all those activities that facilitate the sale, transfer or exchange of goods and services. In other words, commerce refers to all those activities which directly or indirectly help in the distribution of goods to the end consumer.

As we all know that the production of goods will be of no use until these goods reach the final consumer. Goods are produced at one place and consumers are scattered at different places. Consumers are not aware of the type of goods the manufacturer produces. Goods are produced in large quantities and demanded by consumers in small quantities.

Commerce provides a means for the exchange and distribution of goods. It acts as a link between producers and consumers and thus bridges the gap between them.

It covers all those activities which are necessary to maintain the free flow of goods and services. Thus, all activities that remove barriers to the process of exchange are included in commerce. The constraints can be in relation to persons, place, time, risk, finance etc.

Components of commerce

There are two types of functions involved in commerce:

1. Trade.

2. Auxiliaries to trade.

1. Meaning of Trade.

Trade means buying and selling of goods with the aim of earning profit. It deals with the exchange of goods between buyer and seller.

2. Meaning of Auxiliaries to trade.

Activities undertaken to assist the business are known as ancillary to the business. These activities are generally referred to as services because they facilitate activities related to industry and trade. Transportation, banking, insurance, warehousing and advertising are considered ancillary to trade, that is, activities that play a supporting role.

Auxiliaries to trade includes the following:

1. Banking and Finance

2. Transport and Communication

3. Warehousing

4. Insurance

5. Advertising

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