While small businesses use social media, there are no social networks tailored specifically for small business. At CorpMatch, the ultimate vision is to become a virtual "Small Business Land," where small businesses can access information, technology and resources for all of their business needs. We currently offer a web platform that encompasses discounts for essentially any product a small business would utilizes in its daily operations. The goal is for small businesses to have the opportunity to interact with one another small business to acquire practical business education, access deals, coupons and discounts, share ideas, opinions and updates, write reviews, and exchange products and services. We have the desire to continuously take things one step further to create the world’s largest small business social network. So what exactly are the features of this "small business social network?” For one, all CorpMatch members and vendors (and the hybrid, MemberVendors) are given a profile on the company’s website. The profiles present an opportunity for Members and Vendors alike to define their companies and display the more human elements of their businesses. In return, when someone glances at a profile, they gain a better understanding of how to better approach the person or business with whom they want to connect.
Furthermore, CorpMatch has branded itself as a leader in customer service for small businesses by bringing back the personalized relationships that all business owners and managers require in order to grow. As reflected in the company’s name, CorpMatch prides itself on its "corporate matchmaking" abilities, acting as something of a practical dating site for any business. CorpMatch business matchmakers work directly with small businesses to understand their business structure, desires, needs, and will help them connect to with those that have the ability to satisfy their business necessities.
Finally, and most importantly, we at CorpMatch are constantly up dating features to our website, www.corpmatch.com. As an example, we are currently in the process of building a "Hot Deals" section and a "New Products" section. The "Hot Deals" section will be a business-specific coupon and deals page, where Members can purchase supplies, equipment, retreats, and activities, at clearance prices, for their business, for their employees and for their clients. The "New Products" section will give Vendors an opportunity to present their new prototypes or inventory to Members. For instance, if Michelin develops a new tire product that is better suited to carry heavy loads, the "New Products" section will serve as a platform for them to market to CorpMatch’s large pool of Members with commercial fleets.
While CorpMatch has scheduled further developments and opportunities, the completion of these features in the upcoming months will readily turn CorpMatch into the most encompassing social operating system for small businesses