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What people say about VBN...
"This is groundbreaking stuff. Administrating grant applications is an extraordinarily complex process, particularly where the funds available run into millions of pounds. This unique system enables a simple online registration, eligibility checking and application process enabling us to stay on top of thousands of applications and track their progress through the system.
We are also accountable to the EU and the system will allow us to report to them effectively and to track where funds are at any point in time. We will also be able to demonstrate a huge return on investment by massively reducing our administration costs. "
Steve Cargill, Project Officer, Lincolnshire Broadband Team on the Grant Administration System developed by VBN |
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About VBN |
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About Virtual Business Network Ltd
Virtual Business Network is a leading provider of interactive, database-driven web based solutions aimed at networks and communities. At the heart of VBN is the desire to provide community websites that facilitate both human and online business networking; we have spent over five years building, and now developing, the core software that enables us to do so.
The strength of our software has been proven in our portfolio of online networks where we have not only provided the online presence for existing communities but also aided start-up ventures from their conception through to implementation.
Over the past five years we have worked with over 130 clients to implement on-line networks. These clients can be broadly broken down into the following sectors:
- FP6 and Collaborative working
- Knowledge and technology transfer
- Business networks
- Industry specific sectors
- Innovation and entrepreneurs
- Community/pressure groups
- Membership and trade associations
- Charities and not for profit
- Portals and intranets
- Clusters
- Connecting people
- eGovernment
Many of our networks are centred around, knowledge transfer, collaboration, information sharing and innovation. Accordingly, we have structured our product to make it as easy as possible for people to engage with on-line networking and have developed a platform that allows like-minded people to connect together to access relevant information and services.
One of the key reasons behind our success has been the enormous growth in awareness of the need for people to network with others to be successful, and for enjoyment. Online communities and websites can facilitate this in a way that was not previously possible and provide the key to continuous networking and sustainable growth.
VBN has developed a technical platform that has the functionality to allow a network to be managed from one simple to use, browser based interface. No other software is needed and no software is installed at the clients end. The system also facilitates and promotes tremendous interactivity and networking between an organisation and its target membership.
VBN has built over 130 virtual network websites and as a result has in house knowledge and experience in the planning, building and ongoing development of successful participative virtual networks. We can provide our extensive online network expertise to ensure that the essential elements of an interactive, participative network are realised.
VBN offers its clients unrivalled support and hosting services - not just on a technical level but also as a highly experienced partner who will advise, guide and help the client’s online presence to grow and flourish.
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