Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. BigCommerce can support company accounts, buyer roles, custom pricing, quotes, invoices, bulk ordering, multiple storefronts, and integrations required by wholesalers, manufacturers, and distributors.
BigCommerce B2B Edition extends the platform with business purchasing features such as company accounts, buyer permissions, quote workflows, invoices, order history, and a dedicated buyer portal.
Yes. Pricing can be structured around customer groups, price lists, company agreements, volume, and integrations. The final approach depends on the store plan, catalogue, and source of pricing data.
Yes. B2B workflows can support quote requests, seller responses, negotiated pricing, and conversion into orders. The process should be configured around the company’s existing sales and approval rules.
BigCommerce B2B setups can support purchase-order and invoice-based workflows for approved buyers. Credit terms, limits, and payment status may also need integration with accounting or ERP systems.
Yes. BigCommerce APIs and integration tools can connect the store with ERP, PIM, CRM, accounting, warehouse, and fulfilment systems. Data ownership and synchronization rules should be defined first.
A basic storefront may take several weeks. A larger B2B project involving custom pricing, buyer portals, quotes, data migration, multiple storefronts, and ERP integrations generally requires more time.
A custom theme is useful when standard themes cannot support the required catalogue, ordering workflow, brand design, or account experience. Businesses should customize only where there is a clear need.