We have a lot of people joining up as buyer members, so they will obviously be adding jobs, if not now it will be later, so don’t miss out on the opportunity for a new client, or allow your competition to get them before you do. We are offering business people, (who are our members as providers or suppliers)

1. free registration of your business.
2. no subscriptions.
3. no annual fee.
4. a no fee look at customers requests that match businesses abilities.
5. immediate notification of a job request.
6. a flat rate fee of $10 for the purchase of the clients contact details.
7. Easy prepaid lead credit purchase.
8. hassle free and time saving. (by simply registering once, filling in the business details)
9. cost cutting marketing (we do the marketing on your behalf)

Here is a simple example of how it will work.

Billy Bob adds a job on the Best Trade Bid web site. This job matches your business capabilities in category, scope and region. We send you the message immediately (if you are a registered supplier member) showing you the job submitted. You can choose to ignore it or take it on. You are only charged a fee for the contact details of the potential client. You then deal directly with the client. Once we have provided you with their details, we have fulfilled our obligation to the client and to you. We are not interested in how much the job is worth, what you are charging, what licensing or insurance you have. That is between you and the client and the law. We are just the match makers.

Business people are starting to realize the value of pay per client advertising, and with our ever increasing presence, and the decline of print media advertising and usage, you should get in on the action.  If you want to help us get the message out to businesses to register, we’re happy to pay you for your efforts. You can join us as an affiliate by clicking here to see what it is all about. It too is free to join.

Kevin joined BTB as a supplier. This is his business profile. i-WIRED Electrical Services for all your electrical needs, servicing all areas around Adelaide. Whether its a power point or a new light fitting, power to your shed or even a complete re-wire of your house or office i-WIRED has got you covered. Call today for a free quote on anything electrical 0410607785

This is the only place on our site that you’ll get his phone number, because if you submit a job matching his business, it would be his job to contact you. If you’re in the Adelaide region and looking for a sparkie, I’m sure he’d love to hear that you heard about him through Best Trade Bid.

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Whether we are Builders, Plumbers, Electricians, Accountants, Landscapers, Leadlighters, Brick layers, Concrete rs, Logistic operators, or even a Car salesperson, we are all in a competitive market, having to deal with others selling similar products and services as Billy Bob down the road. Keeping our businesses in front of the public’s eye is an expensive exercise. What is really going to set us apart from the rest, is customer service. How do we compete without spending a fortune in branding?

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I can bring you new customers. I was sick of the maze of expensive, unpredictable, and often times, ineffective advertising companies that burn up my money like there was no tomorrow. If you are anything like me, your always looking to find that standout campaign that will catch the public’s eye, so when they are ready for you product they will remember you. Unfortunately as humans, we have a short memory, so at great expense, we have to keep the name before the public on a regular basis. That’s how they sell radio and news paper adds.

I have created this brilliant system, where you don’t spend a cent until the buying customer has said, “I want your product, please get in touch with me” OK. So to gain a new customer;

1. Do you have to have a beautiful big shop front? NO

2. Do you have to pay expensive staff to capture a customer? NO

3. Do you have to spend $$$$$ on an ad of any description? NO.

4. Do you have to pay a monthly fee to be notified of a client wanting your product? NO.

5. Are you limited to 8-5 business hours? NO.

6. Does this system favor big business? NO (All on the same level)

7. Are these leads credible, and accurately matched? YES

8. Is there a guarantee? YES

9. Can you take the chance that your competition is not registered with us? NO

10. Do you know how much an investment of $10 can create you? NO

11. Do you know how much your next customer is prepared to spend? NO

I was talking to a businessman yesterday who told me that if they can get a lead for $300 they are doing well. I was talking to an investment adviser the other week who said they often pay $60-$100 for a lead. There is no need to pay that much!

How much should it cost? Rarely do you get a lead for nothing, good luck if you do, it sometimes happens, without badgering your clients for names of their friends, but its a battle.

We are giving you a qualified lead for under $10

What do you need to do? To set up your business to receive notifications of buyers that are matched accurately to your business, you only need to register your business, as a supplier on our Best Trade Bid web site. It may take you 30 minutes to set it up with accurate details about your products and services, but once it is done, you will only need to update information if it changes. Then you forget about it. When there is a client in your region that is matched to your service, we send you all the information that you need to know. To obtain the clients contact details it will cost you a maximum of $10.

We have a simple prepaid lead credit system, so that when you obtain the details of a client, you are automatically deducted one lead credit.

Your competition? Is this lead exclusive to your business? No (unless you are the only one registered with us in the region, supplying that service) We are unable to offer exclusive leads at this price. It is up to you to sell your product to the enquirer, just as you do when they come to you through some other form of marketing that you have paid for.

Join us today and gwtp (get with the program)

You may have also noticed, our blogs are not driven by the almighty $$$, so we don’t bombard you constantly with useless information just to keep our advertisers happy. We are an independent, no fuss, bells or whistles company, trying our best to keep it simple, practical, beneficial and affordable.

At Best Trade Bid we try to keep the blogs short, irregular and of value to the reader, and we only have them here as a gentle reminder that we are still offering a fantastic service, with value for money. We also like to announce special offers available, and to give a plug to new members that join our team of suppliers.

Lets talk about new Suppliers that have joined us first.

We have Tim from Coolooa Contracting in Gympie Queensland. Here is a list of some of the things he can help you with

*Timber work repaired/replaced

*Flooring installations/repairs,Floor covering removal

*Plasterboard fixing/repairs

*Concrete repairs/Floor re-leveling

*Bathroom/kitchen strip-outs

Tim’s business is *BSA licensed, and Fully insured. You can contact Tim by direct email cooloolacontracting@dodo.com.au

Wuhoo! Creative Pty Ltd from Fortitude Valley, Queensland has also joined us. Wuhoo Creative is a Brisbane based design studio that specializes in *graphic design *web design and development *hosting *print production *advertising. You can contact Benjamin direct by email ben@wuhoocreative.com I’m sure he would love to help you with your promotional, or website needs.

U.E.B Melbourne is based at Nobel Park, Victoria, but covers a large area of Melbourne with General Carpentry, Doors and windows repairs installation and removal. Wall repairs removal and erection. Peter can be contacted by direct email katiba66@hotmail.com

What is our special offer?

We are still offering any business members free advertising on Bargain Bay. Here is how it works.

To activate your ad you will use lead credits. Send me a note using our “contact us” page and let me know you want a refund for lead credits that you have used to activate your ad. I will gladly refund any that have been used, up to the value of $100 This is a refund, not a pre-fund.

Here at Best Trade Bid, We are committed to bringing consistent value for money in a fair and affordable way. Being a member of Best Trade Bid makes sense for many kinds of businesses. Not just the trades. There are businesses that this just doesn’t suit, like your corner store, local doctor, chemist, supermarket, or post office, but this is a practical tool for many, and one well worth being a member of, either as a buyer or supplier.

• Once you have filled in your business profile, added the categories, scopes of service and the regions that are serviced, you can then forget it.
• There is no cost if you don’t get a lead.
• If you have lead credits in stock, they retain their value forever.
• No joining fee, means you get to see what jobs are submitted in your region that are matched to your business, without having to spend a cent.
• We don’t clutter your mail box with useless information. We know your time is important. We are here to save time not create another maze of mail to sort.
• If you have selected express leads, You get all the job and client contact details as soon as they are submitted by the buyer (saving more time, giving you the advantage over others who may have selected the standard lead option)
• With our 100% lead refund guarantee for the .01% chance of a mismatch, you can’t loose.
• This is a no cost investment in building your customer base.
• The more advertising we do, the more you benefit, as buyers flock to the system to save their time and money.
• We take pride in being the silent promoter of your business, with the most practical, effective system.
• Our simple to fill out business registration form has been designed to gather enough information to accurately match you to ready made buyers, without having to give us more information than you want to.
• Even if you don’t end up getting the job from the inquiring buyer, you have all the customer details for your data base. In my business that is worth more than $10 per client.
• The cost of gaining a client is tax deductible. Therefore lead credits are a tax deduction.
• With our affiliate program, you have the opportunity to earn extra money for referring Best Trade Bid to other businesses.
• As a registered business member, you can advertise your special offers free on our Bargain Bay page. (Free in the form of lead credit refunds)
• We believe that a maximum of $1o is a fair price to bring you a qualified customer. It’s up to you to sell your product.
• Even if there is a competitor company as a member in the same region as you, whilst some of your basic scopes of service will be the same, there will be scopes that you have, that your competition doesn’t have.
• We don’t display your competitors. This way, buyers see it is a fair system, where everyone competes on the same level. You may have no competitors at all.
• If we displayed who our suppliers are, we would have to charge them an advertising fee. No body wants to waste that sort of money.  We are here to cut your marketing costs.
• Small business and big business get the same opportunities here, all for the same price. No favorites. This is the leveler, helping small business, and providing a convenient service for buyers.

I could rattle on all day about the benefits to business, but right now I want to promote a couple of members that have recently seen the benefits, and joined our quality team of suppliers around Australia.

Geoff, from Quality Timber Decking in Duncraig, Perth, WA. says “We construct quality timber decking projects across the Perth metro area.” Geoff can be contacted direct by email info@qualitytimberdecking.com.au

Matt, from Pagecon Constructions in Somerville, Victoria is a Qualified Carpenter for 10 years who takes pride in his work! and says “I work to the highest standard and I’m a very fussy Builder! reliable, friendly and easy to communicate with.” you can contact Matt direct by email mattypage2@hotmail.com

Matthew at City To Southside Mowing Cairns, Queensland, has a local lawn mowing and garden maintenance business servicing all Cairns areas. Residential and Commercial properties. Lawn mowing, Hedge trimming, Garden maintenance, Removal of green waste. Matthew can be contacted direct by email mm.greenway@bigpond.com

Brodie in Madeley, Perth, Western Australia also does Timber Flooring and Decking Specializing in: * Direct Stick * Plank On Ply * Pre Finish Floors * Outdoor Decking * Staircases * Skirting * Cedar Lining * Vinyl Flooring. Working north or south of Perth, WA Brodie can be contacted direct by email katandbrodez@hotmail.com

If you’re in Australia and your not a member yet. Join us now and enjoy the benefits of free membership. Add your email address for future updates on this blog. As you can see we don’t blog every day, so you won’t get bombarded with annoying, useless pieces of information. Here is where announcements are made, you can see where we’ve come from, and where we are heading

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We are now giving members the opportunity to help us raise 250k to further develop Best Trade Bid. We have a great vision and plan to extend beyond these beautiful Aussi shores with a product that is first class, and of practical benefit to users all over the world.

We have completed stage one, two and we are fine tuning the way stage three runs.

Stage four is to duplicate what we have in New Zealand, Canada, the US, and further afield.

We are not asking for a donation, and we don’t look for free handouts, so by purchasing your tax deductible lead credits, you get the benefits. Whatever you spend at Best Trade Bid, you can be assured you will get back several times over. Before the end of the financial year is a good time to get your lead credits. They will remain in stock for you to use as you wish and they never lose their value. You may not be inundated with calls for your service, but you only pay for leads as they arrive so there is no need to worry about inactivity; it’s not costing you anything.

You can be a part of this Aussi born development, simply by purchasing your lead credits. Not only will it give you the opportunity to get $100 worth of free advertising, (See our special offer by clicking here.) you also have the opportunity to acquire fresh qualified customer leads, at a very reasonable rate, and a special feature on our blog. You will also know that you have been part of a young developing company that you are going to hear a lot more about in the future.

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We pay big commissions to those who decide to become affiliates of Best Trade Bid. It’s free to join and as an affiliate you can add your unique link to your web site or emails. Any business that joins us using your link, becomes your source of income. We give you more than 30% of any purchases that business makes at Best Trade Bid, and they will always remain associated with you, while ever you remain an affiliate. It’s our way of saying thank you for bringing business our way. Click here to find out more

Free T shirt offer.

For those who purchase the 20 or 30 pack of leads, we will post to you a free quality white T shirt which announces you as a sponsor of Best Trade Bid. You can proudly wear it to help us create public awareness. These are only given to purchasers of the 20 or 30 lead packs. It would be rare that you would see someone else with one, so when you do let us know about it on our facebook page, or let us know on Twitter. Our name is BestTradeBid. This is what is on the T shirt. If you want to see what is on the T shirt it is on Facebook, or you can email me for a copy of it. mark@besttradebid.com.au

We have to limit the number of adds you put on at one time, to three (3) per month, but that is like us giving you up to $90 free per month. Obviously this is a limited time offer so make the most of it.

We have created another tongue twister ad if you want to see it. It’s all a bit of fun, and will only take a minute to view. We’d love you to share it with your friends via email, Myspace, Blog or Facebook. Click here to see Ben and Betty

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When I was asked to describe Best Trade Bid in 100 words, it was a challenge worth the effort. Its so easy to ramble on, but to reduce it to 100 words isn’t as easy as you would expect. There is always so much more you want to write. I had to think about what would make a person understand the concept, what makes us different from the rest, and make people want to know more about it.

For those of you who have a business, take the time to describe your business in 100 words, its amazing how careful you are, making sure that you get the best value out of each word. This is my description of Best Trade Bid

Best Trade Bid is an innovative web-based company developed with the sole purpose of quickly connecting buyers to providers of a huge range of trades, in three simple steps.

It is a free service for the buyer who will list their job and we will uniquely match them with suppliers, by categories, scopes and regions of service. The provider buys the new client opportunity for $10 and contacts the buyer to negotiate the best deal.

This efficient way of promotion is fair, practical, and affordable for businesses keen on customer service. Our system is guaranteed to make an accurate match.

Welcome to another quality supplier that has joined the ranks at Best Trade Bid. This is what they want you to know about their business.

PM Spray-On Paving are a WA owned and operated company based in Malaga & Geraldton. We have been operating since 1998 and have serviced many happy customers throughout WA, so by choosing PM Spray-On Paving for your resurfacing needs you can rest assured you will get quality as we only use the best products and we don’t water our products down, which is the reason we put a 5 year warranty on all our work. Decorative Polymer flooring Custom Wood Look Custom Stone Look Safety Signs and Line Markings Non slip coatings and Safety treds for steps Non Slip Concrete Resurfacing Non slip Epoxy Flooring Coloured Sealers Epoxy Flake Repairs to most concrete surfaces Custom logos and motif Epoxy and Polyurethane coatings for Concrete, Steel and Timber With so many different finishes, patterns and colours to choose from anything can be accomplished with an imagination. So why not compliment your home or work place and give it that personal touch with our non slip products. If you have an outdoor area that can be a hazard in the wet we have a solution for you. Our unique Non slip concrete resurfacing is ideal for steps, wet areas, walkways, entertaining areas, ramps, verandahs or any other concrete surface. If you would like any other information or you would like to see samples of our products you can come and visit our showroom at Unit 9/10 Stanford Way Malaga or check out our website at www.pmsprayonpaving.com.au. Please feel free to call us for a free measure and quote

We also have had Andrew from Weisbardon Pumps & Boilers join us as a supplier. He is in the Broardmedows region of Melbourne and would be happy to discuss your pumps and boiler issues, and provide a solution for you. You can contact Andrew by direct email andrew@weisbardon.com.au or submit your job at Best Trade Bid in that region, and he will be in contact with you.

When you join Best Trade Bid as a supplier, we will do what we can to promote your products and services, but ultimately the ball is in your court when we present you with an accurate lead. You have to make the next move by contacting the buyer who is ready to seriously consider your offer.

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When we look back at where we have come from to where we are now, we are reminded of the good things that have come from the small seed of thought that was put into action. Dare to dream big, visualize the end before you start to plan the approach, always keeping the goal in view, remain focused, and don’t let the side tracks become the main road.

The floods

So far this year has been a disaster for many people in Central Queensland. The record floods have devastated many homes and have placed people in the position of having to start all over again, having lost everything. Many businesses have suffering with the doors being closed to customers, flood waters inundating their premises destroying expensive stock, which won’t be covered by insurance. My prayers go to those people who have been displaced from their homes, and will have their livelihoods and businesses destroyed. The spinoff is felt throughout the whole region, as the domino effect hits the business community and jobs are lost. We only see a few in comparison to the majority who are really suffering. We will do what we can to help alleviate some of the pain through personal donations to individuals that we know have suffered.

Good news

We have reviewed our pricing, and have decided to keep the lead prices at the same rate. Although prices everywhere have risen, and it’s harder to make a living. We are trying to do our bit to keep inflation at bay. We can’t offer any further discount on lead credits, other than the discounts for larger quantities, but we can suggest that if you become an affiliate, the cost of leads can be offset by introducing other businesses to Best Trade Bid. We are offering 50 cents for every time some new person clicks on your link, and 30% of all sales your referred businesses purchases for life. It’s free to join our affiliate program and the reporting and control you have is fantastic. Click here for more details.

My personal goal

I’m continuing this year to continue bringing a free practical help for buyers finding suppliers for their projects, and a simple, fair and affordable way for businesses to gain new clients without all the bells and whistles. My system is the silent marketer for your business. So much was achieved in the past year as the site had the “Affiliate program” and “Bargain Bay” added, thanks to the generous help of Richard, who is a great believer in the system. We can now give members fresh opportunities to save, or make money. I have so much more I want to be able to do to make this site really worthwhile visiting on a regular basis, and that is all part of the long-term goal. Yes I’m still aiming towards taking the system internationally. I have no doubt that over time expansion will be achieved. If anyone would like to help towards the expansion of this system feel free to contact me.

I will Endeavor to personally contact all our registered business owners by phone this year to confirm their details are up to date and relevant. I can’t stress enough the importance of up to date info. We can’t match new clients to your business if we don’t have your correct email, your scopes and regions of service. Previously if your email details were correct, you would have received correspondence from me at Best Trade Bid. A few of the emails have come back unopened or haven’t even reached the addresses given to us. We don’t want you to miss out on the action, so I’ll be in touch by phone. If you have Skype and want to contact me the Skype name is “myglazit” I’d be happy to add you to my contacts.

If you have a Facebook profile, you can become a fan of Best Trade Bid and make comments. I love feedback. I don’t want to be mysterious, or a nameless face hidden amongst a list of company directors. I am a real person, ready to communicate. If you have fresh ideas on improving Best Trade Bid, I’m happy to listen, or explain why the business runs the way it does.

In closing, I want to encourage you to take the calculated risks, live on the edge, because if you’re not on the edge you’re taking up too much room. Make 2011 your best year ever.

Mark Carpenter

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Congratulations to those who have taken advantage of the special offer currently running. I’m happy to be able to give to you what you give to me, one for one.

I designed this site to help businesses trim the fat of excessive marketing expenses, making more funding available for other important things. As businesses costs continue to rise in so many ways, I’m proud of the way Best Trade Bid is able to deliver qualified clients in the fairest and most affordable way.

For those of you who may have contacted clients and not ended up with the job on offer, take encouragement in the fact that you have been able to add a new client to your database for future contact opportunities, and you have been able to promote your business on a one to one basis, showing your professionalism and keenness to satisfied customers.

Before I go, I must to remind you of the end of year special offer on lead credits. This is the last time they will be offered at this price.  Instead  of putting our prices up, we have to cut back on the giveaways, so make the most of this offer. click here to see the offer that is only available until the end of 2010. Remember lead credits have no expiry date, so even if you don’t receive a lead from us for five years, it still hasn’t cost you anything. The leads remain in stock until you use them either on Bargain Bay, or purchasing a new qualified client. Even though lead credits are tax deductible, obtaining lead credits now, prevents you having to pay a higher price should there be a price rise. They can only increase in value.

It’s great to be able to match businesses to buyers and see a good outcome for both. Lisa From the Gold Coast says “Thanks for all your help Mark… We were contacted by The guy that lives near us and he is starting tomorrow Great site and great customer service!!

Thanks Lisa, I get a buzz every time there is a perfect match.

I’m always looking for ways to improve both the site and the way we function. I’m happy to have your feedback.  If something isn’t working properly, please tell me.  Although tests are run from time to time, sometimes the gremlins get into the system, and need to be exterminated.

Thank you for being a user of Best Trade Bid in 2010. I wish you health and happiness, together with a prosperous new year, and Gods blessings added daily.

Thanks to my team of workers who help make Best Trade Bid a happy place.

We don’t close over Christmas, We are 24/7/ but it will be difficult to find suppliers during this holiday period, so please be patient.

Mark Carpenter. (Director: Best Trade Bid Pty Ltd)

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When a business buys lead credits from best Trade Bid, not only is it a tax deduction, but you are really reinvesting in the future of your business. I have decided to run a really special offer before the end of the year, to show to our members that we appreciate their support. You can find that offer on the Bargain Bay section of our site.

The advantage of having leads in stock is that as soon as a job matching your abilities in your region is submitted, you can get all the details fast, turning the lead into a potentially huge profit.

If your business has a special that you want to offer to the public, for a small fee far less than a news paper ad, you can now take advantage of our simple promotional tool. You can list your special on Bargain bay. As soon as a client is logged in they will see the offers that are available in their region. At the moment we are only offering this facility to businesses, because it is not meant to be another classified ads web site where there is so much junk, it is cluttered and difficult to see a real bargain.

Our special offer

Do you have a special where your customer can “buy one – get one free” or do you have a clearance item? Here is a fantastic way to promote those items for less than a dollar a day. In fact advertising is FREE until December 31st 2010. Any leads you use on promoting items until then will be replaced by us. It may look like you can only pay through a PayPal account, but you can use your credit card through PayPal if you don’t have an account. You can also download an invoice with all our banking details and postal address if you prefer the old fashion way.

In keeping with our name, we want the public to see the best offers, and the best bargains in their region, of course if your business is a national business you can choose to advertise your product in all states for the same flat rate fee.

Imagine advertising in all the major news papers, with a one line ad. No photos, and very limited details, remembering it only goes in the paper for one day. The cost would be frightening.

Make the most of it now!

Go to it now and create an ad. See how easy it is. Click here