B2B Marketplace launched to help SMEs recover and grow
Enterprise Hertfordshire has launched an e-commerce platform to help small/medium sized enterprises (SMEs) browse and buy operational products and services such as accountancy, business software, insurance, office supplies, printing and website design, from best-of-breed suppliers.
SMEs that are not yet online or e-commerce enabled can also access free digital marketing tools to help them attract new customers. Via a single dashboard, they can build a website and / or online store, if they don’t already have one. Create business listings in online directories. Launch email marketing campaigns. Send out posts via social media, manage customer reviews and online advertising. And, access regular reports on how their business is performing online compared to competitors.
Nigel Farren, founder said: ”Covid has put a disproportionate strain on aspiring enterpreneurs and small business owners. Now more than ever, people are shopping online and many people who have lost their jobs have decided to start their own business. However, many startups and existing SMEs don’t have websites and/or e-commerce stores, the right operational products and services to run/grow their business or digital marketing tools to help them gain new customers. And, whilst there is a lot of free business advice and training around, small business owners struggle in a “sea of choices” when it comes to finding the best suppliers to meet their needs and they waste a lot of time they can ill afford searching for and comparing products and services.
” I have therefore selected some of the best suppliers around of operational products and services based on my 45 years business experience and via the Marketplace, SMEs can now browse and buy from the best without the hassle of having to shop around. In addition, they can access free digital marketing tools to build an online presence and videos on business topics by well-known experts. I hope these free resources will be of help to many.”
To find out further information about the e-commerce platform, visit https://www.enterpriseherts.org.uk/marketplace and see the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMFAtSiH5QA&t=7s