The online business networking world looks set to move to a new level with the launch of a unique site that is dedicated to helping small and medium sized companies continue to succeed in the current economic climate.
The Business Network Online (BNO) - developed by the British Chambers of Commerce and Accredited Chamber Network - takes the best from existing business-orientated networking and tendering sites but adds one crucial new function - realistic opportunities in the form of tender alerts so companies can pitch for and win new contacts, covering both the private and public sectors.
Currently websites offer either business networking or tendering, but the BNO is the first to do both, providing a safe platform for people to buy and sell their products and services from as well as develop and build strong contacts faster.
Also, some business owners feel that many of the existing sites are aimed more at individuals and people interested in collecting ‘colleagues' as opposed to providing a genuine opportunity for companies to build their profile and target potential new clients.
But the BNO addresses this head on, aiming to provide people with a practical business tool that at least goes some way towards opening up new markets and generating real leads. In the current climate this is critical.
Business networking is on most company agendas, but often gets neglected as people get bogged down with the day-to-day priorities. But in 2009 it has to be top of the list - not least because no company can afford to become invisible or let its contacts book become outdated. And in many ways this is one of the great things about the BNO - it gives people access to trusted UK wide contacts both locally, regionally and nationally so you can meet new business partners and suppliers, get your name out there, share best practices and discuss key business-related issues.
It also allows companies to push ahead with new opportunities in a cost effective way. Clearly the ultimate goal is to help increase sales and profit, which is what the tender alerts are all about. This facility matches up businesses opportunities with companies registered on the database. As matches occur businesses will receive an email alert SMS text. The fact that companies will have selected the business categories means that the alerts will be relevant and of interest. For many small organisations the big attraction is that it will simplify the way they operate.
On the purchasing front, the BNO gives you access to competitive pricing, helps to reduce procurement costs by sourcing new suppliers and means you can buy with confidence within a trusted network.
John Dunsmure, Managing Director of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: "All businesses are having to look for new ways to drive sales during these difficult economic times and we believe this tool will help in so many ways. It's a simple and effective way to meet new business partners and suppliers, reach new markets and customers, win new business through tender alerts and gain more competitive pricing.
"It's fast and easy to use as well as being safe and secure as it's operated through the Chamber community, which is a trusted environment."
For more information visit http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/
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