Who should use Trade Networks?

Retailers, Wholesalers, Manufacturers, Distributors, Agents,
Importers, Exporters, Trade Organizations.

So what can you offer us?

We can offer you participation in a trade network operated at TradeNetworks.net. TradeNetworks.net is a trading network across the town and city web sites of Towns.Biz and featuring manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers and retailers.

As we operate across over 100 towns and cities, we are in a unique position to bring together manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers and retailers across different towns and cities.

If suppliers need to access retailers, we can help across our networks. If retailers need to broaden their supply base, again we can help across our networks.

We have many suppliers registered on our networks who seek to use them as an outlet to reach their target markets.

We feature many retailers across our town and city web sites and

We have an ongoing programme in which our operators contact and visit those retailers.

Our operators are therefore in an excellent position to introduce the products of individual suppliers to our retailers.

And to use the trade network system to facilitate all aspects of the alternative supply chain created across our networks.

We have tens of thousands of suppliers that have registered across our various sites over the last few years.

Many are from outside the UK

As such, if you wish to broaden your supply base, we are in an excellent position to help you.

If you wish to extend your sales by reaching more retailers, we can help.

For example:

Offers to Buy: are Requests from Retailers/Smaller Distributors, individually and in groups

Offers to Sell: are Offers to sell from suppliers globally.

Business Opportunity Notifications: Latest offers to buy, Offers to Tender, RFQs, etc. to registered parties by email as they come available.

Post an Offer: Companies can post an offer to sell a product or service they are offering

Companies have the opportunity to showcase their products or service via their own Company Showrooms that they can create using the system.

Also, individual retailers and distributors will have the opportunity to select items from the centralized database of items to feature on their showroom or their own Web site.

You can Sell to Cluster Groups and/or Buy as part of a Cluster Group

Cluster Groups are groups of smaller buyers that cluster together to place larger orders to be able to obtain volume discounts. Our trade networks enable smaller retailers and distributors across the different towns and cities we cover, to be able to group their orders together to place larger orders as a group.

We already have regular suppliers, we don’t need new sources, we don’t want new sources, our sources are all in the Middle East. We don't wish to broaden our supply base ?

That's fine.

There are many features to our system.

Some are relevant to you.

Some are not.

For example:
if you wish to extend your sales by reaching more retailers, we can help.

You may wish to sell to Cluster Groups where smaller retailers and distributors group their orders together to place larger orders as a group. Our operators contact and visit retailers, offer your products to them and try and get them to join buying groups that buy your products.

The operators introduce the products of companies like yours to the retailers.

I can tell you how our trade network system works. But you can tell me how it can be put to the best possible use for you.

We don’t get involved in spot buying, cut price deals or offers?

That's fine.

There are many features to our system.

Some are relevant to you.

Some are not.

But you buy from suppliers,

You sell to retailers,

That's what we facilitate,

If you wish to extend your sales by reaching more retailers, we can help.

If you wish to reach competitive sources of supply we have tens of thousands of suppliers that have registered across our various sites over the last few years, and many are from outside the UK.

On the supply side you can simply gain better deals by trading through our buying groups.

I can tell you how our trade network system works. But you can tell me how it can be put to the best possible use for you.

Would we get any help putting our products on your system?

Yes. We will set up the system for you then come back and see you and give you a training session on how to upload your products to the system.

We’ve had a website and we didn’t get anything from it?

Your own company website can be like a grain of sand on a beach. You would do better if you host your products on a platform like ours that has a lot of traffic, I mean a lot of traffic. The town sites band together to ensure a high level of traffic and if for example you had an affiliate program running on some of our sites it would bring far greater exposure to your website than it could achieve alone.

By using our facility you have the advantage of being in control. You can update your product line without any need of a website administrator or web design company.

We want to be in control !

Being in control is one of the benefits our system offer to you. You will be able to generate your own showroom, upload your product line, take part in any offers or not as you wish to, there are no buying or selling targets to restrict you, you are not committing your business to anything,

But you won’t be dependent in any way on a web design company to keep your site updated. You will be able to easily update the facility yourself and we are able to train you and assist you when and where required at no extra cost.

Is Trade Networks receiving commission on any sales?

Yes. 2% commission charged to buying groups on their purchases being the only fees charged for the facilitation of their buying group. Buying groups allow larger discounts to be negotiated by individual buyers.

How will buyers find me?

As part of the Towns.biz network who enjoy very substantial accesses across the board, TradeNetworks.net occupies a focal point on the Internet. Our 2 month free trial offer should demonstrate that buyers do find you without charge or obligation on your part.

Can I register as a seller and a buyer?

Yes

Who will view seller's details?

Buyers

Who will view buyer's details?

Sellers

How can I register?

By signing up or a 2 month FREE TRIAL for our premium package.

What is the quickest way to search for products to add to my listing?

Access the directory

How can I add products to my listing?

Access our user guide. If you still have problems, contact our support team.

What do I do after I have finished adding my products?

Contact our implementation team.

Can buyers view their presentation page?

Yes

How can I change my product list?

Via the Account Management Section

How can I make changes to my registration details?

Via the Account Management Section

What happens if I forget my Login name or Password?

Send us an email and we will respond to your registered email address

How can I change my login name?

Via the Account Management Section

How can I change my password?

Via the Account Management Section

How can I add my company logo?

Access our user guide. If you still have problems, contact our support team.

How can I add my product details and pictures?

Access our user guide. If you still have problems, contact our support team.

What can I do if I added the wrong image to my logo or to a product?

Access our user guide. If you still have problems, contact our support team.

What if my prices are by quote only?

State this on your company and/or product details.

How can I show images of my product variations?

Access our user guide. If you still have problems, contact our support team.

How can I delete a product from my listing?

Access our user guide. If you still have problems, contact our support team.

How can I change product details?

Access our user guide. If you still have problems, contact our support team.

Marketing

Do I have to be a member for alternative advertising on TradeNetworks.net?

No

What is the required banner size?

460 x 60

Do you do mailing lists?

No.

We don't do mailing lists.

The first thing I would say is that we are not in the mailing list business.

We don't send out bulk emails (spam).

No one from our organization should have given you the impression that we did.

If that is what you need, we can't help you.

Hosting

Can my website be viewed outside TradeNetworks.net?

If you have the platinum package (your own dedicated network), yes.

How can I edit or delete my message?

Access our user guide. If you still have problems, contact our support team.

How soon will my special offer be sent?

Immediately.

Payment

How can I pay for registration?

Using our secure payment facilities. We also offer facilities where you do not need a credit card to pay for your services

How secure is your payment section?

We use a third party payment gateway that can guarantee safe online trading

How soon after payment will the service be activated?

Immediately

How much does it cost to register?

Basic Trade Networks Package (Price 15 pounds per month)

• 100 megabytes of web space, in trade networks
• - Access offers to sell
• - Access offers to buy

Standard Trade Networks Package (Price 20 pounds per month)

• 200 megabytes of web space
• Access offers to sell
• Access offers to buy
• Join Buying & Selling Group
• Users Database
• Receive the latest offers to buy and / or sell as relevant by e-mail

Premium Trade Networks Package (Price 30 pounds per month)

• 500 megabytes of web space
• Access offers to sell
• Access offers to buy
• Join Buying & Selling Group
• Users Database
• Receive the latest offers to buy and / or sell as relevant by e-mail
• Company showroom
• Enable Online stores for your retailers & distributors at no extra cost to them
• Live Statistics
• Password protection
• Virtual Control Panel

Platinum Trade Networks Package (Price 99 pounds per month)

• Your Own Bespoke Trade Network:
• Operated from Dedicated domain
• Operated from your own dedicated database
• Tools Provided to utilize for your existing supply chain
• Free integration in wider network with over 20,000 featured companies
• 1 gigabyte of Web Space
• Your own online showroom
• Upload your complete product line
• Join buying/selling groups
• Create Online stores
• Access a database of buyers and sellers
• Access offers to sell
• Access offers to buy
• Users Database
• Receive the latest offers to buy and / or sell as relevant by e-mail
• Company showroom
• Enable Online stores for your retailers & distributors at no extra cost to them
• Business Opportunity Notifications
• Live statistics
• Advanced Password Protection facility
• Virtual Control Panel

No restrictions on support for all packages during office hours

Search

What search options are available?

See our directory for further details, we offer very advanced search option that will enable you to locate buyers and sellers easily with your specific criteria

Can I search by geographical areas?

Yes, this is one of our flexible search options

Can I search to find sellers within a specific category?

Yes, we offer this possibility too

Why can't I find the product I am searching for?

Probably your criteria is too narrow

What presentation option must I register for, to be able to create sellers
showroom (product list) on the account section?

The premium package as a minimum.

Can I create my showroom?

Yes, sure our facility is user friendly and has many useful features including the possibility to create a showroom.

If you have any problem you can always contact out support team to help you.

Can I print/view an account statement?

Yes

How can I record payment to an account?

A receipt is sent to you by mail