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Online Trade Communities Promote, Connect & Grow. 26 th September 2012. Worldwide Internet Stats. Worldwide Internet Stats. 3 Facts You Need To Know. 73% of Business purchasers work related media consumption time is spent online .
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Online Trade CommunitiesPromote, Connect & Grow 26th September 2012
3 Facts You Need To Know • 73% of Business purchasers work related media consumption time is spent online. • 75% of C Level Executives use the internet every day at work. • 83% of B2B Buyers research online, with 70% starting research on search engines.
SME Challenges • Increase sales revenue • Higher margins • Increase customer base - within the country & beyond • Find new customers for existing & new products • Ability to promote products and services • Diversification - new products, Investment & Vendors • Retain existing Customers • Minimize risk
Online Trading Communities What Does It Offer: • Big base of global buyers • Billions of dollars worth of trade online in MENA. • Easy, less expensive option to find new customers and increase sales revenue. • A great tool for B2B marketing & lead generation. • It’s available to all RAK FTZ Members.
Benefits Customers who are using Trading Communities are* : • More than 40% of the SMEs have been able to increase sales revenue by 15% using online communities • Most of SME’s have been able to identify and establish relationship with 2 new buyers • SME’s are receiving a minimum of 5 qualified trade leads a month • More than 20% have been able to add new products to their product portfolio by identifying and connecting with new suppliers * Based on a survey conducted by Tejari on 300 SME’s
Benefits As A Buyer As A Supplier Exposure to Bigger Markets. Improves Business Maturity. Lower cost. Improves Business Agility. • More Options. • Better Prices. • Higher Quality Products. • Versatility.
ONLINE PRESENCE IS NOT AN OPTION ANYMORE THANK YOU