1. The Zone WWW.ZONE4BIZ.CO.UK

2. The Zone

3. Objectives To effectively connect businesses To enable inter-trading (UK and International) To provide business information, education and support To provide access to other business based value add products and services To provide access to service extenders To become the “kitemark” for good business practices

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5. Membership options (annual subscription) Pre-start Existing businesses E-nabled (includes e-toolset licence) Associate (eg: Banks, Schools, Universities, Lawyers, Trade Associates etc) Sponsorship Strategic sponsorship/partnership

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7. Services (current) Advice and business support Workshops and events On-line training materials On-line e-business hints and tips On-line access to start up tools On-line access to subject matter specialists/experts –Various business sectors –Various business disciplines Cost reduction services –Energy and operational efficiency –Motoring (cars/fleet) –Material handling equipment (fork lifts etc) –Telecoms/IT –E-commerce tools –Stationery, furniture and equipment –Holidays and accomodation –Waste Management/Recycling –Insurances –Accountancy On-line members listings, search facilities, and inter-trading opportunities Discussion forum News and events Services in partnership and association with -

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9. Benefits Business –Access start up tools/support –Access information –Access expertise –Reduce operational costs –Increase sales opportunities –Improve staff retention Employees/individuals –Access information –Improve skillsets –Access cost reduction services Sponsors –Access information –Access expertise –Reduce operational costs –Increase profile –Increase sales opportunities Strategic sponsors/partners –Access information –Access expertise –Reduce operational costs –Increase profile –Improve client relationships –Increase sales opportunities –Influence evolution and development of The Zone

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11. Zone4Biz every business should be in the zone ! Advice and Support Information Education Access to subject Matter experts Hints and Tips NewslettersForums and EventsNetworking and collaboration Business and Personal cost reduction Inter-trading/ Sales opportunities Access to service extendersOperational efficiency support Business Tools