This is a high power networking group, members are exclusively NWeSource Clients and Partners – and only those we want to spend time with.  High power personalities, superior customer service, and the strongest of hearts, integrity and power of mission are the qualifications we use as membership criteria!  Do not take an invitation lightly as we will soon be the size of a Chamber of Commerce, with monthly meetings designed to bring you the best information and processes on how to bring your B2B business to life!  Cross promotion, cross marketing, cross merchandising, marketing cost sharing, client synergy and more -these are the buzzwords that will have money making meaning for you and your business in the coming months. With the new Northwest eSource location, this group is primed for a 2010 BLASTOFF!

The time is now – it’s 2010 !!

Our first meeting will be Friday, January 15th at El Indio restaurant for lunch, followed by a tour and short presentation by Charles Montgomery of Northwest eSource at their brand new office next door!

 In a Web 2.0 world, using the internet in meaningful ways often will require the expansion of your business model.  Here we look for solid ways to create B2B partnerships to increase your revenue.

Start by asking yourself:

What is your B2B Business Model?

If you don’t have one by now, you may be missing a third of the boat or so - which means you may not float, particularly in a tough economy.

Where does a B2B Business Model really come into play?

When it is well developed, practiced, executed and the demand is there for your company’s products or services – on a wholesale level as is B2B generally – you build for yourself a second revenue stream that will weather a down economy.

Wholesale?  How do I brainstorm for potential B2B partnerships?

You have your retail customers, now think of business owners you have served, and any way you can profitably serve other companies – even if it is at a lower margin.

If I make less money, how does that help?

Less money per client is what we are talking about, and not replacing your current revenue stream but adding to it.  When you serve companies, as opposed to consumers (or ADDITIONALLY), that income stream can become more consistent over time than the retail portion because businesses and business owners tend to still have money in a down economy.

Are your services Resellable?

B2b partnerships often entail you adding someone else’s products or services and them doing the same for you, effectively doubling the scope of your audience.