Think online dating, apply that concept in a business-sense, and you’ve pretty much got it! It’s not networking, and isn’t meant to replace it or do business on your company’s behalf.
You know your company, what you do best, what services and skills you can offer, and who your ideal clients are. By adding these details to a Business Match profile with the kind of opportunities you’re interested in, such as being a supplier, a business partner or an investor, every time a suitable connection is added, you’ll be alerted by email! It’s that simple.
As a seller widen the market for your services to clients you haven’t yet encountered, and be selected on the basis that you’ve the most appropriate skills for any particular job or project.
As a business customer accurately detail the skills and services your company needs, and be connected to the most suitable suppliers and partners.
What you’re seeing now is the beta site, and many more features will be added when the website is fully launched later this year, including the chance to add independently verified ratings to your profile to reach top search rankings.
For now, we ask you to please use the site, free of charge, and let us have your feedback and comments, whether good or bad. It all helps us to improve, and offer businesses a genuinely direct and cost-effective way of marketing on the internet.
feedback@business-match.co.uk
So what’s the Hippo all about?
It’s all about the symbiotic relationship – both the hippo and the bird regardless of their disparity in size, achieve something positive from their relationship. It’s not the size of the business that matters; it’s whether you’re the best for the job!