Free global database portal opened for SME exporters

By EDU LOPEZ - Manila Bulletin

Local exporters can now place their products and services in the iNegosyo.com global business database at no cost.

iNegosyo, an e-commerce portal and a joint project of SYOBnow e-commerce of Hong Kong and iNegosyo e-commerce Phils., addresses the Internet needs of traders and exporters.

The problem with many small enterprises is that they cannot afford to invest immediately in the technology and manpower required to sustain an internet presence.

Many small enterprises miss out the opportunity to inform the world of their products and services and the subsequent business that results from an internet presence.

iNegosyo.com is an economic and effective tool for small enterprises that would like to establish an internet presence at minimal investment.

For only P10 per day, any business can immediately create a professional web site without technical skills required, and start selling online.

The iNegosyo.com member will not only be able to receive SMS inquiries from the buyers, but will also receive a private email account, allowing for inquiries from prospective buyers to be received either by cell phone or email.

Posted information can be edited by the seller whenever necessary. A 24-hour presence on the internet allows businesses to promote their products, and receive inquiries all the time.

Aware of how mobile phones are an invaluable tool in doing business here in the Philippines, iNegosyo.com enabled the portal with an SMS Manager, a feature wherein buyers can send SMS inquiries directly from the portal to the seller's mobile phone.

All new members are given 20 free SMS load, so that they can interact with any prospective customer in real time through the SMS Manager.