Commerce Intro Notes
Commerce Intro Notes
DEFINITION:
Commerce is a branch of business. It is concerned with the distribution
(does not deal with making/production but providing services) It
includes all activities, which directly or indirectly facilitate the exchange
of goods and services.
o Commerce is trade and aids to trade
o It aims at the distribution of goods and service in order to satisfy
Human needs and wants
Importance of Commerce
Commerce tries to satisfy increasing human needs
Helps to increase the standard of living
Makes possible link between Producers and Consumers
Creates employment opportunities
Helps in Increasing national income and wealth
Helps in expansion of aids of trade
Helps in growth of Industrial development
Encourages International trade
Benefits underdeveloped countries
Helps during emergencies
TRADE:
The Commercial Exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international
markets) of goods and services with the view of profit
Types of Trade
Home/Local Trade
International/Foreign Trade
Aids to Trade
Commercial activities or services that assist trade to take place
Banking/Finance
Communications
Advertising
Transport
Warehousing
Insurance