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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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FAQs about Networks
Why set up and run a Network?
to make a difference, change things
to be the voice of a community
to lead (or be seen as leading)
enjoyment of running a community
excited by the idea
to make an existing community more successful
to create excitement
to make a business
to create a concentration sufficient enough to crystallise action
to create a focal point
to lobby, attract investment, attract attention
Why join a Network ?
to become involved in, and a member of, a community
to meet people
to receive help, advice and support
to be well informed
to access information
to debate issues and spark ideas
to be more successful
to put my business on the map
to change things
to get out more
its more fun than being on your own
Network builders - why go online?
Sustain interest between events - by continually updating your website and by sending email newsletters and circulars
Understand your membership better - by soliciting continual feedback
Make your members more successful - by providing regular useful information, advice and connections direct to their desktop
Create a voice - by having the potential to reach the entire internet audience
Create a strong brand and focal point, and attract more members - websites can significantly enhance a brand
Earn revenue - by collecting payment for online registration, events tickets, job advertisements and sponsorship advertising
Manage your events more efficiently - using online event registration and ticketing
Manage your business - basing your operation around a smart website can make you more efficient
Save time and effort - by enabling your members to maintain a large part of your website content for you, providing you with interesting content to publish at no extra cost
How can networks help their members?
Access useful information - through information gateways, new events and searches
Get to know your community better - through directories and profiles, by joining specific interest forums
Market your company, its activities and vacancies - through profiles, press releases, events listings and job sections
Access help and advice - by joining forums, asking questions, reading FAQs, looking up experts and knowing who can help
Connect with strategic partners e.g. investors and experienced managers - by knowing who they are and submitting requests for partnership, by submitting business plans for review
Save time and effort - by having it brought to you in the form of web links, research summaries, news summaries and event registrations
Be alerted to useful information - by receiving email newsletters and circulars informing you about the latest news and events
What happens when networks take-off?
When the conditions are right e-communities can take off, explosively. You might only have one chance to catch this opportunity and realise your e-community's potential. If your technology holds you back at this critical moment there may not be time to switch to a different one. So choose your technology provider wisely.
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