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Suggestion for a new section
Having talked to many Disco3'ers over the last couple of years, many appear to be sole traders or small business's - how about a section where B2B contacts can be made, services offered etc. etc. in keeping with the site rules, monthly donations above a minimum amount should be made, and as it would be a 'business' section - if ya don't want to know, you don't have to go there
just a thought, there's quite a few members out there trying to develop small or part-time business opportunities, equally, there may be others looking for service providers or niche products..... even internationally - whaddaya think?
22nd Apr 2007 10:11 pm
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22nd Apr 2007 10:23 pm
blue meanie D3 Decade
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if we say we think it's a good idea do we get 'club discount' and theeeeennn......???
22nd Apr 2007 10:26 pm
simon
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Suggested this sometime ago but it was poo poo'd (or however its spelt).
Should imagine it would be useful for members to sell their wares to others... but is the sponsorship route not a better way in addition to having this section so its fair to all ?
22nd Apr 2007 10:29 pm
Dom Harvey Lord of the Four Fingers
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Funny, I've been PM'ing Martin and generally making a nuisance of myself about this very thing....................I think its a great idea 2004 Discovery 3 - gone
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22nd Apr 2007 10:34 pm
Dom Harvey Lord of the Four Fingers
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simon wrote:
Should imagine it would be useful for members to sell their wares to others... but is the sponsorship route not a better way in addition to having this section so its fair to all ?
Maybe something along the lines of................"for every item you sell to a member you make an agreed donation (with Martin) to the site too", that way you wouldn't be getting preferencial treatment over those that choose the sponsorship route.2004 Discovery 3 - gone
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22nd Apr 2007 10:37 pm
10forcash
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simon wrote:
Suggested this sometime ago but it was poo poo'd (or however its spelt).
Should imagine it would be useful for members to sell their wares to others... but is the sponsorship route not a better way in addition to having this section so its fair to all ?
Sponsorship is great if you want to reach every member as a potential customer - it can (in the case of other sites, not Disco3.co.uk) also be intrusive, what I'm suggesting is an area where sole traders and small business's can interact together and other members can search for other Diso3'ers providing goods or services that fit their needs...
bombarding all members & guests with banners and general advertising would reduce the effectiveness of the advertising and generally be a bit of a -ve point IMO, having an area where you could go to look for specific needs (therefore making a positive move to search out the information) would be a better way of doing things as most members would not be bombarded with potentially irrelevant information, of course, anyone (such as me ) wanting to advertise to the members & guests in general would still be free to do so - assuming you actually get a reply...
22nd Apr 2007 10:44 pm
simon
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Like I said Iain... I had suggested this ages ago in order for members to trade professions and find out what services each other could offer.
There is a huge mix of professions on here that many could potentially benefit from if we knew who did what. Some of us already have benefited from others skill sets.
Its a natural part of a 'community' and that's what we have right here on this forum.
22nd Apr 2007 10:51 pm
10forcash
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yer, just thought i'd post a timely reminder
22nd Apr 2007 10:52 pm
Baben
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You can try something like "linked-in" in the telecom/IT sector it's quite popular, but of course it's not Disco-specific
22nd Apr 2007 10:58 pm
simon
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Already use LinkedIn... very useful
22nd Apr 2007 11:00 pm
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22nd Apr 2007 11:10 pm
10forcash
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you brewing your own Pochin?
oh, sorry, misread it - thought you said still
22nd Apr 2007 11:11 pm
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I think it's an excellent idea, and TFC's comment about too many banners / pop ups etc VERY valid
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