b2b Portals : Real Tools or Faud ?
http://www.entrepreneurs-and-co.com/articles/189/1/b2b-Portals--Real-Tools-or-Faud-/Page1.html
Didier Delmer
- Serial Entrepreneur in the High-Tech & Service Industries,
- Expert in European Business Development,
- VP International at NewCom Inc (Nasdaq listed),
- Founder of Easy Consulting,
- VP @ High-Tech Business Club,
- Founder of Portail des PME,
- Investor @ Clean du Bouquet,
- Founder of Entrepreneurs and Co,
By Didier Delmer
Published on 5/05/2008
b2b Portals are getting more and more popular in Europe, USA and India...
b2b Portals : Useful Web Sites ?
B2Bs are fast becoming household names among international traders.
There are hundreds of B2Bs in the e-commerce arena which claim to provide business, yet do not provide proper services. Some suggestions about how to choose the ones that will bring you the best results :
- As a rule of thumb, you should become a free member of a B2B portal and understand its features and functionalities before upgrading your membership.
- Make the company description detailed and concise. Choose the appropriate sector/s carefully, so that your company and Trade Lead listings are relevant.
- Make sure the portal is user-friendly and check that the features are up to date. Top B2Bs will have interactive tools including Live Chat, Toll Free numbers, etc.; try using these tools to ensure they are not mere decorations
- Insure the authenticity of contact address of the portal to avoid any fraud. Secured payment modes are a must.
- Besides the list of Trade Leads, Exporters, Importers, it would be ideal to go for a B2B which has a list of Transporters and International Services as well.
There are hundreds of B2Bs in the e-commerce arena which claim to provide business, yet do not provide proper services. Some suggestions about how to choose the ones that will bring you the best results :
- As a rule of thumb, you should become a free member of a B2B portal and understand its features and functionalities before upgrading your membership.
- Make the company description detailed and concise. Choose the appropriate sector/s carefully, so that your company and Trade Lead listings are relevant.
- Make sure the portal is user-friendly and check that the features are up to date. Top B2Bs will have interactive tools including Live Chat, Toll Free numbers, etc.; try using these tools to ensure they are not mere decorations
- Insure the authenticity of contact address of the portal to avoid any fraud. Secured payment modes are a must.
- Besides the list of Trade Leads, Exporters, Importers, it would be ideal to go for a B2B which has a list of Transporters and International Services as well.