NORTH Link + The Buyers Network Pilot

OVERVIEW OF THE PILOT and how you can be involved

 

As part of NORTH Link’s commitment to Digital Enablement and to  bring economic and social benefits to Melbourne’s north and its businesses, NORTH Link and The Buyers Network have entered into an agreement to Pilot a program for NORTH Link members. It aims to enable members to come together and combine member purchasing power via the Platform, so that some cost reductions can be achieved for all.

The Pilot will initially consist of 5-10 Companies and some selected supplies to be negotiated on behalf of the larger total spend of the group. Members of the Buying Teams on TBN generally enjoy savings of 17-30% + off their usual pricing and for an exact or comparable product or service.

 

HOW IT WORKS

In simple terms:
  1. Register your interest in a particular Buying Team and pay a nominal deposit (around $50 to show commitment).
  2. Share the Team/Deal with your contacts we also help to build Team numbers.
  3. As the Team numbers build, TBN then negotiates with a number of quality suppliers based on the Specifications of that Team listing.
  4. If TBN can’t get a great deal then all deposits are returned 100% in FULL.
  5. If a good deal is struck, then members pay the balance and it’s forwarded to the Supplier (less TBN Fees) and the product or service is delivered.
  6. TBN Fees work like this – but it’s all on success ! If we save you $1000 on an item, then we keep 10% of the additional savings or $100. Your Nett saving is then $900, and we did all the sourcing, negotiating and Team Building for you. That’s the real nuts and bolts of the Platform. It’s elegantly simple but very powerful and now proven 100’s of times.

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More details on the NORTH Link Pilot

  • The Pilot is open to all current NORTH Link members, however some companies may be selected over others for a balance during the Pilot.
  • The Pilot may include the Group Purchasing of Insurance to Tomatoes to Forklift repair and more.
  • TBN Membership Fees (Normally $500 p.a.) are waived for Pilot members and extending to 12 months free membership.
  • The Pilot may then be extended to test GEO Fencing of Suppliers that are eligible to bid, so that local NL members can enjoy the opportunity.
  • The Pilot numbers will then be expanded further and  NORTH Link members can also participate on a preferred basis when bidding for the large parcels of customers. 
  • A full analysis and report will be created and submitted to the NORTH Link Board for review. And then a full rollout made available to Members.
  • A 2 minute Survey to test which Top 4 Business Expenses or Inputs members wish to save on is available on this LINK. This is available to be completed by any NORTH Link member whether part of the Pilot or not.
  • Want to suggest your business to be a preferred supplier/bidder during the Pilot and secure a bunch of new customers? Contact Diane at the  NORTH Link office or [email protected]

How  can I secure one of the limited Pilot places?

To register your interest to be a part of the Pilot and the potential savings, Please contact Diane Sardo at NORTH Link via email on [email protected] or telephone on +61407362357

Learn finer details on how The Buyers Network works on this LINK. And the FAQ Section is also very helpful so you can understand how to maximise your savings via The Buyers Network.

The Buyers Network is very excited about working with NORTH Link and its members, and if you would like to discuss anything personally with TBN CEO, Mark McCormack, you can reach him on [email protected] or his personal mobile on +61487052830

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