The BDC Trade Portal online business platform was launched on January 25, 2006 and boasts of more than 900 registered companies from across the globe. These entities are currently benefiting from being a member of a premier online market space, which is positioned as the first port of call for:

• Buyers who are seeking suppliers and vice versa;
• Networking opportunities with SMEs locally and internationally;
• A low cost means of having a website from which to market goods and services;
• Best practices in the e-business industry; and
• Discounts on all e-business training programmes offered by the BDC.

The BDC Trade Portal also allows SMEs to access the online e-business guide, examine case studies, upload company and product information, retrieve a list of e-business service providers, compare hardware and software costs, access the e-business activity schedule and view the e-business glossary of terms.

On March 26, 2009 BDC Trade Portal added to its service offerings e-commerce and e-learning.

E-commerce refers to the buying and selling goods online. It is one of the fastest growing means of carrying out commercial transactions. The smeXchange.com’s e-commerce facility allows registered members of the website to set up their own web pages through a relatively quick and simple online process thereby providing them with an incredibly cost-effective platform for export and overseas business.

E-learning gives companies the ability to partake of valuable efficiency and productivity-boosting programmes without a considerable loss in man-hours. Members now have the ability to access online training programs in a wide range of areas. One example of an online programme currently being offered is in the field of ICT. Members who complete all modules and will become a BDC certified ICT Champion.

Visit our BDC Trade Portal business to business portal and become a member now in order to take advantage of this dynamic business tool.