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News Release from: Business Consort | Subject: B2B Social Networking
Edited by the Marketingservicestalk Editorial
Team on 13 February 2008
Free B2B social networking boasts 8,000
users
Social networking sites have united people across the globe - now companies will be able to tap into this phenomenon with Business Consort's networking forum.
Manchester-based events and training business Business Consort has launched its 2008 events schedule In addition to face to face networking events and the provision of Chartered Institute Of Marketing approved training courses Business Consort offers free B2B online social networking and with already 8,000 members is an asset to any business using it
This article was originally published on Marketingservicestalk on 7 Sep 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Networking and building up contacts is the key to success in business and with thousands of entrepreneurs signing up, business on the forum is expected to be brisk.
Business Consort B2B Social Networking will fast become the UK's premier B2B networking forum and, for a highly competitive fee, businesses can join after their free trial period for as little as GBP29 for a one-year subscription.
Gold membership at GBP249 per annum offers over 10 networking events a year plus an inclusion in Business Consort monthly newsletter which has over 50,000 subscribers.
Business Consort director, Dawn McGruer, says the networking forum generates leads even when you're not working, improves customer service, increases sales, as well as driving more traffic to a company's profile and website.
She said: "If a business increases its customer base by 10 per cent, its average order value by 10 per cent and purchase frequency of clients by 10 per cent, that will increase revenue by a third over 12 months - imagine the difference to the bottom line".
In addition to reaching thousands of contacts and having an array of marketing resources at their finger tips, Business Consort's B2B Social Networking is an excellent opportunity for members to start instantly building a marketing database of qualified propsects.
The social networking forum is part of a complete overhaul and relaunch of Business Consort's website to include a range of new functions and resources for businesses including free expert advice and marketing tools as well as access to suppliers, special offers and discounts.
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