Abstract: Methods and systems for deploying business applications are provided. A method for deploying a business application includes receiving inputted configuration information for the business application from a user of the business application. Additional configuration information is retrieved for the business application based on the inputted configuration information. The business application is configured based on the inputted and additional configuration information.

Abstract: There are provided methods and system for facilitating relationships in an e-commerce marketplace. For example, in one embodiment, there is provided a computerized method for suggesting new products to a marketplace player, the method Including receiving an indication of one or more purchases by a marketplace player, comparing the received indication with a database of purchase trends to determine an item associated with the purchases by the marketplace player, locating one or more suppliers for the determined item, and communicating the identity of the item and at least one of the suppliers to the marketplace player.

Abstract: There are provided methods and system for providing business ratings in an e-commerce marketplace. For example, in one embodiment, there is provided a computerized method including compiling a plurality of business attributes associated with a business entity to create a business profile for the business entity, compiling transaction information associated with the business entity to create a business grading for the business entity, identifying a match between the business entity and a service provider based on the business profile and the business grading of the retailer, publishing the match to the retailer, and initiating a business relationship between the business entity and the service provider.

Abstract: There are provided methods and system for facilitating relationships in an e-commerce marketplace. For example, in one embodiment, there is provided a computerized method for providing virtual consignment in an e-commerce system, including receiving a request to establish a virtual consignment for an item, transmitting an offer price from a first party to the consignment and a second party to the consignment, determining if the offer price is acceptable to the second party, and automatically adding the item to an e-commerce site in if the offer price is acceptable.

Abstract: A content center and method for business process applications are provided. A method for providing services for a business process includes providing a content center for a business process application. Access to a service for performing a step of the business process may be provided in or otherwise with the content center.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing sponsored content based on user information are provided. A method for providing sponsored content for use with a business application includes obtaining a user profile of a user of a business application. The user profile is used to provide sponsored content for use with the business application.

Abstract: Methods and systems for deploying business applications are provided. A method for deploying a business application includes receiving inputted configuration information for the business application from a user of the business application. Additional configuration information is retrieved for the business application based on the inputted configuration information. The business application is configured based on the inputted and additional configuration information.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing context based content for computer applications are provided. A method for providing sponsored content for use with a computer application includes obtaining a business context for a user of a computer application. The business context is used to provide sponsored content for use with the computer application.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing sponsored content based on previously provided content are provided. A method for providing sponsored content for use with a computer application includes accessing a history of sponsored content presented to a user of a computer application. Additional sponsored content is provided for presentation to the user in the computer application based on the history of sponsored content.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing feedback on business transactions using computer applications are provided. A method for providing feedback on sponsored content effectiveness includes collecting purchasing information for purchases by a user of a computer application in response to display of sponsored content in the computer application. The purchasing information is provided to a provider of the sponsored content.