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  1. What is 5050BIZ?

    The 5050BIZ business community website that allows you to stay connected with your team and monitor activities so you stay focused on the goals. The state-of-the-art site includes a perfect balance of productive, social Web 2.0 tools to create excitement among employees presented in a professional, easy-to-use format. The site fosters group discussions, professional networking, idea sharing, advertising and the creation of growth opportunities.

  2. Who should use 5050BIZ?

    The 5050BIZ concept will benefit business owners and their teams. The virtual office and online conference room allow you to oversee operations online, foster improved communication and goal setting, as well as provide the potential for increased sales opportunities.

    Your professional profile, company network and Blue Page advertisement will help build your brand and reputation.

    5050BIZ can benefit home-based businesses, sole proprietors, college graduates and freelancers. The opportunity to search/post jobs, network, advertise and connect with business advisors and peers in one single website is unprecedented.

  3. Why is 5050BIZ important to my business?

    5050BIZ is important to your business because it has the potential to help you realize your dreams. It will help you leverage your time and stay focused, increase organizational efficiencies and reduce operational costs. Using the built-in collaboration and ProTeam advisors, you will reduce the amount of email, phone calls and time you and your staff spends in meetings, ultimately leading to increased sales. You CAN BE in control of your business and your life.

  4. How will 5050BIZ help my business grow?

    By staying connected with your team and easily monitoring daily activities and results you will keep your team focused on the goals, simplify problem resolution and jumpstart productivity.

    New avenues to advertise your business online are available through the use of our Blue Page Ad and your professional Profile.

    Networking with industry, professional and special interest groups will expose your business to new opportunities and build new connections. By allowing customers and peers to network with your business, you establish trust and gain an opportunity for your company to be a thought leader in your area of expertise.

  5. How will 5050BIZ build my reputation?

    New accessibility to your business online will help build your reputation. Your online professional Profiles, company Bulletin, and Blue Page advertisement are a few ways you can be found both within the 5050BIZ site and on the internet.

  6. How does using 5050BIZ enhance my marketing?

    A 5050BIZ membership provides your business an opportunity to advertise to potential clients and gain immediate visibility on the internet. A Blue Page ad has the potential to increase traffic to your website and your business. Your professional Profile will enable others business owners and members to find you using the 5050BIZ search engine.

  7. How will 5050BIZ help manage my business?

    The state-of-the-art tools available inside the 5050BIZ virtual office will create excitement among employees and allow you to capitalize on Gen Y skills. You and your employees will gain access to a huge network of professionals and open new doors to give and gain knowledge, locate products and services your business needs, and reconnect with business contacts, co-workers, classmates and friends.

  8. What is a virtual office?

    A virtual office inside 5050BIZ is your control center for the 5050BIZ site. Here you will read the BIZTip of the day, create and update your professional profile and communicate with other members of the site. From your virtual office you will also access your Bulletins, enter your Conference Room, read today's news headlines and view 5050BIZ Business Advising Workshops. That's not all though, you can Chat with your connections and bookmark your favorite websites here as well.

  9. I'm not a business owner, how will 5050BIZ help me?

    The 5050BIZ concept is for everyone.  Networking with peers has become an essential element to your personal and business success.  By networking with customers, vendors, industry and professional groups you will not only have the ability to give and gain expert knowledge, it will lead to new opportunities.  5050BIZ will enable you to quickly locate businesses, products/services and people you need, but most importantly, it will make you accessible to others.