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RapidBuyr offers deep discounts (30-80%) on products and services that are important to the small business market including hardware, software, web development, IT outsourcing, marketing, meetings, staffing assistance, SaaS and cloud offerings, information subscriptions, office equipment, local services, travel, sporting and business events. RapidBuyr launched its first national and local deals in April 2011, allowing users to leverage the collective buying power of millions of fellow businesses. The company is currently actively distributing deals to more than 8 million small businesses via email subscriptions, as well as through a partnership with American City Business Journals.

“BuyerZone's qualified network of businesses paired with RapidBuyr's deep discounts on business products and services makes this an ideal partnership,” said Tom Aley, chairman and CEO of RapidBuyr. “By continuing to expand our distribution network, we're bringing an approach that has been extremely successful in the consumer marketplace to millions of small businesses — helping them lower costs without sacrificing on quality.”

BuyerZone connects millions of businesses with thousands of sellers, helping buyers save time on important business purchases. Coupled with RapidBuyr's deep discounts on products and services for small businesses, there is now a new way to make business purchases. The partnership also allows qualified sellers to reach millions of serious buyers with one daily deal.

“At BuyerZone we're constantly striving to offer our users the most valuable services when it comes to business purchasing decisions, which makes RapidBuyr an ideal partner for us,” said Mie-Yun Lee, president and founder of BuyerZone. “We look forward to working with the RapidBuyr team to provide additional information, tools and resources to our audiences.”

To learn more on how to become a featured business on RapidBuyr, please visit: http://rapidbuyr.com/MerchantStreet

To learn more about BuyerZone, please visit http://www.buyerzone.com

About RapidBuyr

RapidBuyr is the only national and local daily deals site specifically for small and mid-sized businesses. Through its powerful local distribution network, RapidBuyr sources the best deals available in more than 40 major cities across the country, and national daily deals on the most sought after products and services — putting buying power in the hands of millions of small to mid-size businesses operating in the US today. The RapidBuyr experience is backed by a strong merchant evaluation process, ensuring customers get the best products and services at the best prices from trusted merchants. Based outside Boston, Massachusetts, the company was founded in 2010 by innovative entrepreneurs with deep connections and experience at many of the most successful publishing, commerce, news and technology companies in business today, including Amazon, Microsoft, CNET, Dow Jones and Ziff Davis. For more information, visit www.RapidBuyr.com

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped connect millions of businesses with thousands of quality sellers for more than one hundred products and services. Buyers save time on their most important purchases by connecting quickly and easily to the sellers that best meet their needs. BuyerZone's lead generation programs provide sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from prospective buyers.

BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

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BuyerZone
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Angeloni and Yemelyanova's proposed marketing plan for Kiva focused on a number of key ideas, including:

• My Ripple Effect – a unique way to visually demonstrate the impact of a single lender
• A Facebook app to view loans, share and invite friends as well as a Facebook game, Kivaville, which would mirror the needs of real Kiva entrepreneurs
• Customized Kiva gift cards to encourage easy and personal gift–giving
• Strategies for increasing traffic and awareness of Kiva through video profiles of entrepreneurs, SEO visibility and optimization for mobile browsing

The experience of coming up with new and innovative ideas for a non-profit like Kiva was a rewarding experience. "We really enjoyed applying our 'day jobs' in online marketing to propose ways to increase awareness and ultimately membership for Kiva," commented Angeloni. As Yemelyanova noted, "As long-standing supporters of Kiva, we're hopeful that some of the ideas that were presented help them make even more of an impact throughout the world."

For more information about how BuyerZone connects buyers and sellers, visit http://www.buyerzone.com.

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped connect millions of businesses with thousands of quality sellers for more than one hundred products and services. Buyers save time on their most important purchases by connecting quickly and easily to the sellers that best meet their needs. BuyerZone's lead generation programs provide sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from prospective buyers.

BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
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The new enhancements include:

• Real-time reporting: publishers can track conversions and commissions to optimize campaign(s) on the fly.
• Keyword ID tracking: publishers who utilize paid search campaigns gain deep insight into which keywords convert and which don't.
• Streamlined "host and post" integration: publishers who opt to customize the offer forms have access to a quick and easy tool to start generating leads quickly.

"As an online lead generation company, BuyerZone is able to provide publishers with a unique opportunity for their visitors beyond text and banner ads while increasing the monetization of their website traffic," said Jonathan Moura, BuyerZone's Affiliate Manager. "These enhancements bring our program to a whole new level. And, with our new reporting tool, optimizing results is easier than ever".

From business phone systems to health insurance to forklifts, publishers can choose from more than 100 popular business purchases to promote to users on their website or websites. Users, in turn, provide basic details about their upcoming purchase via a conversion-optimized form and get connected to sellers within the BuyerZone network without ever leaving the publisher site. Publishers are paid a commission for each and every qualified lead sent to BuyerZone.

For more information about the BuyerZone affiliate marketing program, visit http://www.buyerzone.com/affiliates/.

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped connect millions of businesses with thousands of quality sellers for more than one hundred products and services. Buyers save time on their most important purchases by connecting quickly and easily to the sellers that best meet their needs. BuyerZone's lead generation programs provide sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from prospective buyers.

BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
781-734-8664
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The white paper, developed from a survey of construction buyers, highlights a shift to a buyer-centric construction marketplace where buyers want access to all the information they need to make informed decisions — and they want to be able to find it themselves. The Internet has become increasingly important to the purchasing process for companies buying construction equipment, with manufacturers' web sites and general Internet searches cited as the two most useful information sources. Companies in this arena should take note.

"We speak with companies every day who ask us how to improve their close rates," said Mie-Yun Lee, President and Founder of BuyerZone. "This research shows that establishing a strong online presence and working with a prospect in a manner they find comfortable is absolutely critical for companies who sell in the construction space."

Additional findings in the report include:

• Social media is not a research tool for buyers in this market — yet.
• Responsiveness is the most important quality buyers look for in a sales representative. Sellers must address potential customers’ concerns quickly or risk losing the sale.
• Preferred communication methods vary widely from prospect to prospect. In addition, those preferences change as the purchasing cycle nears an end. Staying in sync with prospects will help you communicate effectively.

Download the complete free white paper and help improve your sales process.

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
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TopPointofSaleSystems.com was designed to bring together both buyers and suppliers of point of sale systems as part of the LeadO2 solution. POS suppliers can utilize LeadO2's services to expand their web presence and receive targeted, exclusive sales leads from buyers interested in a new POS system. LeadO2 clients not only receive premium placement within TopPointofSaleSystems.com to promote their offerings, but also benefit from high-converting, custom designed product sites, inclusion within regular email campaigns and most importantly — managed, ongoing paid search campaigns to drive additional leads.

"LeadO2 is helping clients grow their online presence and close significant business through our lead generation and online marketing services. We’re really excited to bring our expertise to the point of sale system industry by positioning suppliers in front of interested buyers," said Leif Holtzman, product manager of LeadO2.

See the new website at www.toppointofsalesystems.com.

To learn more about how LeadO2 can help grow your point of sale system business, visit www.leadoxygen.com.

About LeadO2

LeadO2 is an all-in-one marketing solution from the team behind BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com). Businesses looking for a cost-effective and hassle-free way to get in front of buyers and generate sales leads turn to LeadO2. Through custom product sites, paid search campaigns, relevant placement on industry hub sites and email marketing, LeadO2 clients benefit from diverse online exposure to new customers through a variety of targeted channels. LeadO2 is available in two custom packages for a simple, low monthly investment.

To learn more, please visit www.leadoxygen.com.

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
781-734-8664
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"BuyerZone has generated millions of leads for its clients since 1999," said Mie-Yun Lee, President and Founder of BuyerZone, "we thought what better way to further help businesses than to put to work our extensive online marketing experience and work with clients directly to promote their offerings and help them grow their businesses."

The LeadO2 solution begins with the creation of a personalized, high-converting product site that showcases a business’s product or service offerings. From there, the LeadO2 team builds and manages ongoing paid search campaigns, placement on relevant, industry hub sites and also oversees inclusion within targeted, regular email campaigns to promote the business’s offering and ultimately drive targeted sales leads. Detailed analytics on phone calls, clicks and inquiries generated from these efforts afford businesses the insight into exactly how well the program is performing.

"Successful, cost-effective online marketing is getting harder and harder, especially with growing competition. We built LeadO2 to help businesses who want an online presence and a steady flow of leads but who don’t have the time or expertise to manage an effective process themselves," comments product manager, Leif Holtzman. LeadO2 — powered by the team behind BuyerZone — is available in two custom packages for a simple, low monthly investment.

To learn more, please visit www.leadoxygen.com.

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
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Anne comes to BuyerZone with more than 20 years experience spanning direct sales, inside sales, channel sales, customer relationship management, services and marketing. Most recently, she served as Vice President, North American Sales and Marketing at iET Solutions. She has also held multiple, senior level sales positions at top technology companies in the Boston area, including Infocrossing (Wipro), Cognos (IBM), Servicesoft (Kana Software), Intel, and Bull Information Systems.

"We’re honored to have Anne join the BuyerZone team. She’s a well-respected, accomplished, results-driven sales leader known for her unfailing commitment to the customer," said Mie-Yun Lee, President and Founder of BuyerZone. "Her strategic and tactical strengths will be instrumental in helping BuyerZone continue to deliver the very best online marketing solutions to suppliers, connecting them to their target buyers in the most successful, productive ways possible."

"Our immediate focus is to better understand how our supplier partners are adapting in the current economic climate, and what we need to do to best support them as a top-performing online marketing partner," said Kelly. "We’ve got a strong, successful and loyal customer base — and we plan to exceed their expectations in product development, ROI and customer service in 2009."

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
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Widely recognized for her achievements as an Internet pioneer, published author and purchasing expert, Lee founded BuyerZone in 1992, and for 16 years served on its executive team, holding management roles in each area of the organization, including technology, business development, marketing and content. After BuyerZone was acquired by Reed Business Information (RBI), Lee served a one-year term as Vice President, New Business Development for RBI to help develop online growth strategies for several of its publications, including Variety. Lee’s return to BuyerZone and her appointment to President follow the departure of former President Sam Zales.

Lee has been named one of the Top 25 Women on the Web, as well as one of 11 "Women to Watch" in business-to-business media. A recipient of an Asian Women in Business Entrepreneurial Achievement Award and a Working Woman Entrepreneurial Excellence Award, she is the author of the book The Essential Business Buyer's Guide, and the nationally syndicated column, "Savvy Business Shopper." Her articles have appeared in top business publications nationwide, including BusinessWeek and Entrepreneur.

"Mie-Yun is a consummate entrepreneur, an outstanding leader, and the perfect person to lead BuyerZone as its President. Her knowledge of the organization, its clients and the industry — fueled by a renewed vision and boundless energy — will take BuyerZone and its customers to great heights in 2009," said Tad Smith, CEO of Reed Business Information. Lee reports to Smith.

"Connecting buyers and sellers has always been and will remain the hallmark of our business," said Lee. "Knowing that we recently achieved the milestone of helping 3 million buyers save time and money on their most important purchases underscores the value we provide, particularly in these difficult times."

"Looking ahead, we will continue to play a critical role in helping to fuel the larger economy through further innovation aimed at defining how successful business transactions are created and conducted online," Lee adds.

Before founding BuyerZone, Lee held strategic consulting and entrepreneurial positions at a Boston-based strategy consulting firm. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University.

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
781-734-8664
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From a survey of recent buyers, BuyerZone has also learned that its RFQ service, on average, has saved buyers more than 4 hours in their vendor search and reduced their costs by 12% on each high-value purchase.

"It is a great honor to celebrate our 3 millionth registered user," said Mie-Yun Lee, President and Founder of BuyerZone, "Also gratifying is the fact that our Internet service is facilitating successful business transactions while saving buyers time and money, something that is especially critical in today's tough economic environment."

BuyerZone's free RFQ service streamlines the purchasing process by connecting active business buyers with a select number of leading local and national suppliers in more than 150 categories - from phone systems, copiers, and payroll services to construction equipment, security systems and modular buildings. Three million registered buyers, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies to public sector organizations, have used BuyerZone to request quotes for major business purchases. BuyerZone has also gleaned from buyer surveys that more than 90% of its buyers plan to return to www.BuyerZone.com for their upcoming needs.

"I'm very happy with my BuyerZone experience," BuyerZone user Lisa Johnson of Roberts Machine Shop, Inc. states. "I especially appreciate the reviews and feedback from other businesses that have used these vendors. I didn't have to spend time searching on the Internet for these suppliers - they came to me with their info and quote. Thank you, BuyerZone!"

BuyerZone Suppliers

The purchases made by the three million users of BuyerZone's RFQ service have resulted in more than $13 billion in purchasing transactions and 7 million sales leads delivered to suppliers in the BuyerZone Supplier Network. BuyerZone's Supplier Network comprises more than 8,000 suppliers, including such leading brands as ADT, Avaya, Paychex, Pitney Bowes, Sharp and Toyota.

"We've been a member of the BuyerZone Supplier Network for several years, receiving high quality, targeted sales leads," said Tracy Johnson, Director of Marketing for SurePayroll. "The BuyerZone program has been a consistent, successful lead generation partner, having perfected the pay-per-lead model. It continues to provide our organization with a reliable source of new business in the toughest of economic conditions."

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
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BuyerZone is a leading online B2B marketplace that links prospective buyers to qualified suppliers of more than 125 business product and service categories. These include office and industrial equipment, telecom, technology, software services, human resources, financial products and retail services. Since 2004, BuyerZone has facilitated more than $5 billion worth of transactions.

The acquisition will accelerate online growth for RBI. BuyerZone's search engine marketing expertise will assist RBI in growing its marketing and editorial reach across numerous industry sectors. BuyerZone will benefit from RBI's substantial portfolio of websites, magazines, and email marketing business, as well as search engine optimization skills from Reed Business Interactive and Reed Business' global tradeshows.

Tad Smith, CEO of Reed Business Information commented: "We are pleased to acquire BuyerZone, a company with a strong track record in search engine marketing and lead generation, as a cornerstone of our online growth strategy."

Sam Zales, BuyerZone President and Chief Executive Officer adds: "We are excited to become a part of Reed Business Information. RBI's online and offline reach and resources across a broad set of industries will provide significant growth opportunities for BuyerZone, which will benefit both buyers and suppliers using our marketplace."

The Jordan, Edmiston Group, Inc. (JEGI), the New York-based investment banking firm that specializes in media and information, represented Reed Business Information in this transaction. Jefferies Broadview, a New York City-based global investment bank and institutional securities firm, represented BuyerZone for this transaction.

About Reed Business Information

Reed Business Information (www.reedbusiness.com/us) offers business professionals in the media, manufacturing, electronics, construction and retail industries more than 75 Webzines and portals, 80 market-leading business-to-business publications, directories, plus several market research, email direct marketing, and subscription data base businesses. Reed Business Information is part of Reed Elsevier (NYSE: RUK and ENL) - a world-leading publisher and information provider operating in the science and medical, legal, education and business-to-business industry sectors.

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
781-734-8664
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The BuyerZone program's growth has created significant opportunities for suppliers looking for a cost-effective way to acquire customers for a wide array of prefabricated buildings - including office trailers, storage containers, modular buildings, interior modular construction, and steel buildings. Currently, more than 200 suppliers are receiving prefabricated buildings leads through the BuyerZone program, including industry leaders such as Pac-Van, Resun Leasing, Vanguard and Williams-Scotsman.

Buyers visit BuyerZone's Prefabricated Buildings portal to connect with top suppliers and to request quotes for upcoming prefabricated buildings purchases. BuyerZone verifies each request and sends the buyer's full contact information and purchase specifications to a limited group of suppliers for direct follow up.

The BuyerZone program is endorsed by the National Portable Storage Association (NPSA), which has entered into a partnership with BuyerZone to bring special benefits to its members. "The BuyerZone lead referral program has filled a void for suppliers in our industry who are looking for a quality source of new customers in their local territories," said John Finnessey, Executive Director, NPSA. "BuyerZone has created a streamlined way for buyers and suppliers of portable storage and prefabricated buildings to connect and do business."

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
781-734-8664
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BuyerZone's free RFQ service streamlines the purchasing process by connecting active business buyers with leading local and national suppliers in more than 125 categories – from phone systems, copiers, and payroll services to construction equipment, security systems and modular buildings. 1.5 million registered buyers, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies to public sector organizations, have used BuyerZone to request quotes for major business purchases.

In September BuyerZone received the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Award, which recognizes New England businesses with the fastest revenue growth over the previous five years. BuyerZone has earned the Deloitte award each year since 2002 and is one of only three companies to have ever received the honor five years consecutively.

BuyerZone was named a finalist for a Stevie Award in the category of Best Overall Company Up to 100 Employees from The American Business Awards in June. In July, the company received the Model of Excellence Award from InfoCommerce Group, which recognizes the most successful business models related to database information publishing.

"BuyerZone has been quietly and successfully operating a B2B pay-per-lead service long before the pay-per-lead model achieved its current red hot status. As significantly, BuyerZone has constructed a model that provides real value to buyers, while protecting sellers from having to sell on price alone. Indeed, the simplicity of the BuyerZone concept may be one of its greatest strengths," said Russell Perkins, President of InfoCommerce Group.

"Receiving these honors alongside the achievement of our 1.5 millionth registered user and 5 millionth lead is both rewarding and a source of continued motivation at BuyerZone," said Sam Zales, President and CEO of BuyerZone. "We're excited about the company's achievements, but we are driven to continue developing innovative ways to streamline the business purchasing and sales processes even further for our users."

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
781-734-8664
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Buyers intending to make a near-term purchase can visit the TMCnet BuyerZone Procurement Center to submit a free Request for Quotes (RFQ) for major telecommunications-related purchases such as phone systems, VoIP phone systems, inbound call center services, telemarketing services, help desk software, and call center software – as well as more than 125 types of additional business purchases. After submitting an RFQ, buyers are matched to a limited number of leading local and national suppliers, and receive multiple competitive quotes for their upcoming purchase.

"Partnering with the top business purchasing marketplace brings the top notch quality of service that TMC readers have come to expect from us to the TMCnet Procurement Center. BuyerZone's proven RFQ technology and comprehensive supplier network make this RFQ service a valuable, cost-effective way for TMCnet users to find the best possible solution for their purchasing needs," said Rich Tehrani, President of TMC.

"TMCnet.com has been a known leader in the exchange of critical information for the communications industry for years. BuyerZone is honored to be a part of TMC's online community of millions of readers and to be contributing to the continued strength of its diverse offerings," said Sam Zales, President and CEO of BuyerZone.

About TMC

Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) publishes four print publications: Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, SIP Magazine and IMS Magazine. TMCnet, TMC's Web site, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. Ranked in the top 1,600 sites in the world by alexa.com*, TMCnet serves more than one million unique visitors each month. TMC is also the first publisher to test new products in its own on-site laboratories, TMC Labs. In addition, TMC produces INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & EXPO, The VoIP Developer (News – Alert) Conference, VoIP Demo, IMS Expo and Call Center 2.0 Conference. TMCnet.com publishes more than 15 topical online newsletters. For more information about TMC, visit www.tmcnet.com. (*alexa.com is an amazon.com company that ranks Web sites by their traffic levels. Neither alexa.com nor amazon.com is affiliated with TMCnet.)

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

Press Contact

Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
781-734-8664
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Buyers intending to make a near-term construction equipment purchase can visit BuyerZone's construction portal www.buyerzone.com/constructionequipment to submit a free Request for Quotes (RFQ) and receive competitive quotes from dealers of top manufacturers like Bobcat, Briggs & Stratton, Caterpillar, Ingersoll-Rand, Rental Service Corp (RSC) and United Rentals.

Already well established in office-based business purchasing categories, BuyerZone first brought its RFQ service to the Construction sector in 2004, with the launch of aerial lifts, mini excavators and skid steer loaders categories.

Over the last year, BuyerZone's construction equipment category offerings have grown to include full-size equipment such as backhoe loaders, bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, rough terrain forklifts and wheel loaders, as well as light equipment like air compressors and generators.

"Our continued expansion in the Construction Equipment sector has shown that buyers and suppliers of construction equipment were in need of a better way to connect and transact. Bidding services, equipment classified listings and online directories were only getting buyers and suppliers partway there. With the additions of full-size and light construction equipment categories to BuyerZone's offerings, we've been able to create a more comprehensive and efficient construction marketplace that benefits both buyers and sellers," said Sam Zales, President and CEO of BuyerZone.

The BuyerZone Construction Equipment marketplace has limited remaining openings for high quality construction equipment dealers who would like to respond to quote requests from ready-to-buy prospects in their local areas.

BuyerZone's complete list of Construction Equipment purchase categories follows:

• Aerial Lifts
• Air Compressors
• Backhoe Loaders
• Bulldozers
• Excavators
• Generators
• Mini Excavators
• Motor Graders
• Rough Terrain Forklifts
• Skid Steer Loaders
• Wheel Loaders

To learn more about BuyerZone and its construction equipment marketplace, please visit www.buyerzone.com/constructionequipment

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

Press Contact

Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
781-734-8664
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Office Moving Essentials provides businesses with relocation planning advice compiled from interviews with dozens of relocating businesses, moving companies, and business relocation consultants. Features include pre-move checklists, planning timelines, advice on how to select the right moving service, and buyer's guides for the most common purchases that businesses need to make at the time of a move.

The guide is a valuable resource for any business owner, office manager, or facilities manager involved in opening a new office or relocating an existing business to new space. BuyerZone will also make copies available to commercial real estate brokers who wish to distribute the guide to clients.

"BuyerZone's mission is to help businesses make smart choices on major purchases, and opening or moving an office requires several major buying decisions in a short period of time," said Sam Zales, President and CEO of BuyerZone. "We're excited about this new resource that our editorial staff has created to help businesses plan and execute office moves as efficiently as possible."

Download the free PDF version of Office Moving Essentials or request a limited availability print edition at www.officemovingzone.com/essentials

Commercial Real Estate companies are also invited to request free copies of the print edition for distribution to clients at www.officemovingzone.com/brokers

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

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BuyerZone connects millions of active buyers to a comprehensive network of national and local suppliers across more than 100 product and service categories. Buyers receive multiple, competitive price quotes on important business purchases and can access expert purchasing advice. Suppliers get connected directly to buyers of their products and services immediately following the buyers' Requests for Quotes, providing a highly targeted lead source that accelerates their customer acquisition efforts.

MarketNet is positioned to help a marketing department prove their worth (and protect their budget) by proving return on investment for every marketing dollar spent. This includes leads generated through the BuyerZone program. Through the partnership with BuyerZone, clients using MarketNet's incommand Marketing System are able to track the response time, lead quality, conversion rate and return on investment for every lead. The incommand system automatically distributes the quote requests to independent dealer and/or direct sales representatives, responds to the prospect via email with specific sales contact information and tracks all follow-up activities in the sales cycle. Through a mix of automatic and manual "dispositions" sales representatives provide feedback on the progress of the sale to the supplier.

"Not only does our system provide automatic feedback on lead quality and return on investment but it also handles some of the nurturing and administrative tasks required to build a relationship with a prospect," said J.T. McDonald, President of MarketNet. "The sales channels have more time to focus on selling and the marketing department gets invaluable data that helps them understand their sales cycle and future budget decisions."

"We strongly encourage all of our supplier customers to measure the performance of their BuyerZone leads in relation to their other lead sources," said Sam Zales, President and CEO of BuyerZone. "We are excited about this partnership with MarketNet, as their solution can facilitate better lead tracking, management and ROI measurement for suppliers who rely on BuyerZone as a key source of new business."

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

About MarketNet

Since 1996, MarketNet has been helping clients find, know and nurture their most valuable asset – customers. Through custom-designed and internally developed technology solutions, MarketNet helps clients generate inquiries, identify qualified prospects, and reliably deliver leads for sales conversion. Clients like The HON Company, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, U.S.A., Inc., SPX Corporation, Safety-Kleen and others have partnered with MarketNet to leverage their advertising investments, yielding more leads and converted sales per dollar spent.

For more information, please visit MarketNet at www.marketnetservices.com.

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BuyerZone
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The partnership will provide Equipmentworld.com users with BuyerZone's free, online Request for Quotes (RFQ) service, allowing buyers of construction equipment to quickly and easily connect with local dealers. Contractors will be able to locate the best supplier, best equipment and best price for their needs by submitting one simple RFQ form. The service is available on the Equipment World website: www.equipmentworld.com.

Contractors like Danny Parker, owner of Parker Construction in Benton, TN have benefited from using BuyerZone's RFQ service. "The BuyerZone service was easy to use, even though I'm not a computer person. I was really pleased with it and found the exact skid steer I was looking for - at the right price."

BuyerZone's construction supplier base includes local dealers that represent leading brands including Bobcat, Case, Caterpillar, JCB, Mustang, New Holland and Volvo.

"We're excited to be able to offer this technology to our base of contractor readers. It's an excellent solution for helping them connect quickly and easily with suppliers of construction equipment, and adds greater value and service to our entire user network," said Dan Tidwell, publisher of Equipment World.

"We're pleased to be working with Equipment World to bring our purchasing expertise to their users," said Sam Zales, president and CEO of BuyerZone. "Whether it's a skid steer or a phone system, buyers want a fast and effective solution to find the best suppliers for their purchase."

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

About EquipmentWorld.com

EquipmentWorld.com is a news and e-commerce website for construction contractors, equipment manufacturers and dealers and providers of services and supplies to the construction industry.

The website provides staff-written news articles updated every business day, covering economic, legislative, general interest, industry and product information of interest to those involved in: utility construction, road and bridge construction, earthmoving and civil engineering and commercial and non-residential building. Users may also check fuel and construction material prices, look at used equipment listings, order equipment pricing information and tap into other construction business services and tools.

Launched November 15, 2000, EquipmentWorld.com is produced by Randall-Reilly Publishing Company's Construction Media Group, publishers of Equipment World, TopBid and Equipment Data Associates information.

For more information, please visit Equipment World's web site at www.equipmentworld.com

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BuyerZone
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BuyerZone's free Request for Quotes (RFQ) service streamlines the purchasing process by connecting active business buyers with leading local and national suppliers. The service is used by buyers ranging from Fortune 500 companies and government institutions to small businesses like one-millionth user All Day Entertainment Inc. (www.alldayentertainment.com), an independent DVD label which used BuyerZone to find a new credit card processing service to handle its online sales transactions.

"The BuyerZone service was fantastic," stated David Kalat, founder of All Day Entertainment. "I thought finding the right credit card processing service was going to be a painful and tortuous process, but the whole thing ended up being much easier and faster than I expected. In the end I found a cheaper service that solved all of my problems within 24 hours."

BuyerZone's RFQ service saves buyers time and money on more than 100 different types of business purchases ranging from phone systems, copiers, payroll services and office furniture to construction equipment, security systems and modular buildings. To date, the one million buyers who have submitted RFQs on BuyerZone have resulted in over three million connections to the more than 3,000 companies in the BuyerZone Supplier Network.

"The achievement of our one-millionth Request for Quotes demonstrates the value that our service provides to both buyers and suppliers across a broad range of businesses and purchases," said Sam Zales, President and CEO of BuyerZone. "We're excited to be celebrating this milestone at the same time we are being recognized again by Deloitte as one of the fastest growing companies in New England."

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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BuyerZone
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Hailed as "the business world's own Oscars" by the New York Post (April 27, 2005), the American Business Awards are the first national, all-encompassing business awards program honoring great performances in the workplace.

BuyerZone's performance was singled out because the company has successfully emerged from the burst of the "dot-com bubble" to achieve sustained, rapid revenue growth and three consecutive years of profitability - and to facilitate more than $2 billion in business purchasing transactions since 2003. In winning the Stevie Award, BuyerZone's Zales was selected from a group of finalists that included chief executives from Sprint, Travelocity, FrontRange Solutions, ADC Telecommunications, Symbol Technologies, and The AllState Corporation, among others.

"This award is a validation of the world class team at BuyerZone and of the value that our service provides to both buyers and sellers of business products and services," said Sam Zales, President and CEO of BuyerZone. "I am honored to receive this award, but it is truly recognition for the entire BuyerZone team and our commitment to making the process of buying and selling more efficient for businesses of all sizes."

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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BuyerZone
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Results from the survey indicate that 93% of businesses find the Internet more valuable for researching products and services, finding vendors, or comparing prices than for actually making purchases online. Only 7% of businesses feel that the ability to buy online is the most important purchasing-related use of the Internet for high-end products and services such as computer equipment and software, telecom equipment and services, and office equipment.

Saving time and money on business purchases is a major benefit of the Internet according to survey participants. 81% receive more competitive price quotes and 75% save time making buying decisions by using the Internet as part of their purchasing process.

Most current definitions of e-commerce pertain to online transactions of goods and services, but direct feedback from business buyers who participated in BuyerZone's survey clearly shows that business-to-business e-commerce includes much more than just the exchange of dollars.

"This study shows that while actual online purchases may be alive and well for consumers, most businesses take a clicks-to-bricks' approach to e-commerce," said Sam Zales, President and CEO of BuyerZone. "This is not surprising given the fact that most business purchases simply cannot be added to a shopping cart. E-commerce models that reflect this reality are well-positioned to address the commercial market."

Highlights of BuyerZone's 2005 Business Purchasing Survey include:

• Nearly all companies use the Internet for purchasing-related activity
  • 98% of companies plan to use the Internet for purchasing-related activity in 2005
  • 29% plan to use the Internet for more than half of their purchases
  • 77% plan to increase their use of the Internet to support purchase decisions in 2005 vs. 2004
• Overall, research is the primary use of the Internet for purchasing among businesses
  • 93% indicate that researching products and services, identifying vendors, or comparing prices are the most important uses of the Internet
  • Only 7% indicate that buying online is the most important use of the Internet
  • 88% agree or strongly agree that they are more informed before speaking to vendors because of the Internet
• 97% of surveyed companies use the Internet to research or identify vendors
  • Three most popular purchase categories: Computer Equipment & Software (83%), Office Equipment (76%), and Telecom Equipment & Services (60%)
• Most companies (89%) do buy online but purchases are concentrated to a few types:
  • Three most popular purchase categories: Business Travel (64%), Office Supplies (56%), and Computer Equipment & Software (55%)
  • Three least popular purchase categories: Facilities Management (8%), HR/Benefits (9%), and Financing Activities (15%)

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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BuyerZone
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With its expansion, BuyerZone added 30 industry-specific purchases to its marketplace including industrial equipment such as forklifts capable of moving 5 tons of product, CNC routers that can carve intricate moldings, and generators big enough to power a medical clinic. For facilities buyers, BuyerZone now offers quotes for 20,000-square foot modular buildings or elevators for an 8-story building. Retail purchasers can turn to BuyerZone for kiosks to sell tickets, wireless credit card terminals to process orders, and drop safes to store incoming cash.

"We have found that the core needs of any business buyer - regardless of industry - are all the same. Whether it's a forklift or a phone system, buyers want to quickly find relevant suppliers for their purchase. They don't want to lose time with heavy research and comparison of vendors, product specifications and pricing quotes," said Sam Zales, CEO of BuyerZone. "Clearly, comparison web sites like BuyerZone provide a direct solution. By expanding our marketplace categories, BuyerZone now enables manufacturers, facilities managers and retailers to find the right suppliers and best pricing for their purchases more quickly and cost-effectively."

BuyerZone's free Request for Quotes service allows businesses to request and compare competitive quotes from top national and local suppliers across more than 100 high-value business and industrial purchasing categories. By matching buyers with sellers online to facilitate offline purchases, the service enables a more efficient purchasing process, saving buyers time and money. Buyers also benefit from access to expert purchasing advice through BuyerZone's award-winning Buyers Guides.

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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BuyerZone
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BuyerZone's Request for Quotes service allows business owners and managers to compare competitive quotes from top national and local suppliers across more than 100 high-value business and industrial purchasing categories. Products, services and equipment in demand range from phone systems, copiers, payroll services, credit card processing and office furniture to forklifts, security systems and modular buildings.

AllBusiness.com, a premier Web site for entrepreneurs and small businesses owners, will now feature BuyerZone's free Request for Quotes service and award-winning Buyers Guides, enabling their users to make smarter purchasing decisions for high-end products and services. Additionally, BuyerZone's Business Purchasing Resource Center will now feature AllBusiness.com's articles, business forms and legal agreement templates.

"Our mission is to help businesses make better purchasing decisions and to run more efficiently," said Sam Zales, President and CEO of BuyerZone. "This partnership serves the dual purpose of expanding BuyerZone's access to small businesses and broadening the purchasing resources available on BuyerZone and our partner's site."

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
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Using BuyerZone's "Request for Quotes" (RFQ) online service, suppliers of business products and services receive timely, highly-targeted leads from potential customers who are actively looking to purchase any of more than 100 high-value business products, industrial equipment, and services ranging from phone systems, copiers, payroll, credit card processing and office furniture to forklifts, aerial lifts and modular buildings. New leads, which detail the buyer's purchasing specifications and full contact information, typically arrive in a supplier's in-box within hours of the requested quote, enabling suppliers to respond with offers in a timely fashion.

Suppliers are able to customize and control their program by choosing which products or services they offer, as well as the geographic regions targeted and maximum number of leads they wish to receive each month. With more than one million of the leads processed in 2004 alone and an estimated $2 billion in purchasing transactions facilitated through the BuyerZone marketplace since 2003, the demand for researching and purchasing business products online is growing at an exponential rate.

"While online purchasing is consistently on the rise, too often the search for specific, competitively-priced business products is a tedious process. We have delivered over two million leads to our supplier partners, demonstrating how many business managers clearly value saving time, money and effort through our online marketplace," said Sam Zales, President and CEO of BuyerZone. "More importantly, it shows that using an online service like BuyerZone not only delivers an efficient process for buyers, it also offers value for suppliers who want to make timely connections with serious buyers and gain access to another low-cost sales channel."

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
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"Since 1998, the '40 Under 40' Award has recognized 40 of Boston's brightest business and public personalities under 40 years old," said George Donnelly, editor of the Boston Business Journal. "All of this year's honorees were once again examples of young executives showing impressive professional and personal accomplishments and exemplary civic involvement."

The 40 award winners for 2004 were selected from over 200 nominees by a team of Boston Business Journal editors. Judging criteria included the nominees' business successes as well as their contributions to the civic health of Greater Boston through volunteer work and other forms of community involvement. The complete list of winners can be seen at http://boston.bizjournals.com/boston/event/923.

Since founding BuyerZone, Lee has expanded its focus from publishing buyer's guides to providing Request for Quotes purchasing services for businesses - a key factor in navigating the company through the dot-com bubble to profitability and sustained growth. In addition to leading the strategy and implementation of the company's initiatives in new business areas, Lee also serves as an advisor to women entrepreneurs and other Internet-based companies.

"To be recognized with this group of outstanding individuals is quite an honor," said Lee. "This award is really a testament to the strong team at BuyerZone and our commitment to revolutionizing the purchasing process by creating a better way for businesses to buy and sell."

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
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"We are honored to be recognized as one of the fastest growing technology companies in New England for the third year in a row," stated Sam Zales, President and CEO of BuyerZone. "Our objective is to help businesses across the U.S. grow and succeed by streamlining the business purchasing process for both buyers and sellers, and BuyerZone's continued growth is a testament to our ability to provide that ideal marketplace. Buyers can access expert purchasing advice and competitive price quotes on critical business purchases for free, and suppliers get connected directly to active buyers of their products and services."

To qualify for the Technology Fast 50, companies must have had operating revenues of at least $50,000 in 1999 and $1,000,000 in 2003, must be public or private companies headquartered in North America, and be a "technology company" defined as owning proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues (using other companies' technology in a unique way does not qualify); and/or devoting a significant proportion of revenues to research and development of technology.

"In today's economy, quadruple-digit percentage revenue growth is an exceptional accomplishment", said Stephen DiPietro, Deloitte partner responsible for the New England Technology Fast 50 Program. "We commend BuyerZone for making the commitment to technology and delivering on the promise of market longevity. We are proud to honor BuyerZone as a Deloitte Technology Fast 50 winner."

The New England Technology Fast 50 program, sponsored by Deloitte, recognizes the fastest growing technology companies headquartered in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Technology Fast 50 rankings are based on the percentage growth in fiscal year revenues over five years, from 1999-2003. Winners are selected as a result of public and private company research and nominations. The New England Technology Fast 50 Program is co-sponsored by Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, and is supported by Mazonson, the American Stock Exchange and Mass High Tech.

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
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The OFDA is the leading office furniture organization representing more than 1,000 dealers and their trading partners. As the furniture division of the Independent Office Products and Furniture Dealers Association, the OFDA furnishes its members with business solutions-education and training, research and information, advocacy, and networking opportunities-that make them more effective and most importantly, more profitable.

BuyerZone is the leading provider of purchasing tools and advice for small to mid-sized businesses. From Benefits to Office Furniture, Office Equipment to HR Services, Telecommunications Equipment to Professional Services, BuyerZone covers more than 90 types of critical business purchases.

"For the thousands of businesses that use BuyerZone's free Request for Quotes service to purchase Office Furniture, the addition of these reputable and reliable dealers ensures that buyers will connect with the best suppliers and solutions to fit their specific needs," stated Sam Zales, President and CEO of BuyerZone. "For the OFDA, connecting directly with BuyerZone's actively interested buyers will help them grow their businesses by shortening the sales cycle and improving their marketing ROI."

"Our members are excited about partnering with BuyerZone," stated Jim McGarry, President of the OFDA. "They know that the Office Furniture leads provided by BuyerZone will help them grow their businesses by improving their ROI and shortening an otherwise lengthy sales cycle."

This agreement marks another milestone in a series of strategic partnerships that BuyerZone has formed with leading publications, industry associations, web sites and key B2B companies to provide the best e-marketplace for business purchasing for buyers and suppliers.

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
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With more than a billion dollars under management and an investment portfolio that includes Ciena Corporation, Gartner Group, HotJobs, Staples, The Sports Authority and Verisign, Bessemer Venture Partners is a top-tier venture capital firm with experience in investing in high-growth companies since 1911. Bessemer's expertise in taking companies to the next level of growth will be a welcome addition to BuyerZone's Board of Directors as the company looks to grow aggressively.

"We're thrilled to have Bessemer join our group of investors," stated Sam Zales, President and CEO of BuyerZone. "Their knowledge of the e-Commerce space will undoubtedly help us achieve our long-term goals for the business."

Duncan McCallum, General Partner for Bessemer Venture Partners and a former BuyerZone board member, will re-join BuyerZone's Board of Directors on behalf of Bessemer. Other Board Directors include Michael Fitzgerald of Commonwealth Capital Ventures, William Haylon of TCHayles & Company, Dan Holland of Flagship Ventures and Mie-Yun Lee and Sam Zales of BuyerZone.

"For several years now, I have been keeping a close eye on BuyerZone's growth," stated Duncan McCallum. "My colleagues and I agreed that the time is right for us to become a shareholder in this remarkably growing, profitable business."

"We have been very pleased with BuyerZone's consistent and focused growth under Sam Zales' leadership," stated Michael Fitzgerald, General Partner and Founder of Commonwealth Capital Ventures. "We took this opportunity to increase our stake in their bright future."

BuyerZone is coming off of a very impressive year. The company was named to Deloitte & Touche's "New England Technology Fast 50" for the second consecutive year in September 2003, and it surpassed its one millionth lead in July 2003- two major milestones for the B2B e-procurement leader. The company is continuing on its financial success as well, completing its sixth consecutive quarter of profitable results.

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
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"For the thousands of businesses that use BuyerZone's free Request for Quotes service to purchase Phone Systems, the addition of Toshiba further ensures that buyers will connect with the best telecom suppliers and solutions to fit their specific needs," stated Sam Zales, President and CEO of BuyerZone. "For Toshiba, connecting directly with BuyerZone's actively interested buyers will help them grow their businesses by shortening the sales cycle and improving their marketing ROI."

"Toshiba is excited about partnering with BuyerZone," stated Larry Meyer, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of Toshiba Digital Solutions Division. "We're looking forward to connecting with the portion of BuyerZone's 400,000 registered buyers that are actively researching and purchasing Phone Systems."

Toshiba's America Business Solutions Division also recently joined BuyerZone's Office Equipment supplier network. These agreements mark two more milestones in a series of strategic partnerships that BuyerZone has formed with leading national and local suppliers, industry associations, B2B Internet sites and publications to provide the best e-marketplace for business purchasing for buyers and suppliers.

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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BuyerZone
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The CDA, consisting of nearly 100 independent Office Equipment dealers, has earned an international reputation as being comprised of leading-edge business technology manufacturers, dealers and resellers.

"For the thousands of businesses that use BuyerZone's free Request for Quotes service to purchase Office Equipment, the addition of these reputable and reliable dealers ensures that buyers will connect with the best suppliers and solutions to fit their specific needs," stated Sam Zales, President and CEO of BuyerZone. "For the CDA, connecting directly with BuyerZone's actively interested buyers will help them grow their businesses by shortening the sales cycle and improving their marketing ROI."

Our members are excited about partnering with BuyerZone," stated John Kutcha, President of the CDA. "They know that the powerful Office Equipment leads provided by BuyerZone will help them grow their businesses by improving their ROI and shortening an otherwise lengthy sales cycle."

This agreement marks another milestone in a series of strategic partnerships that BuyerZone has formed with leading publications, industry associations, web sites and key B2B companies to provide the best e-marketplace for business purchasing for buyers and suppliers.

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
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The New England Technology Fast 50 program, sponsored by Deloitte & Touche, recognizes the fastest growing technology companies headquartered in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Technology Fast 50 rankings are based on the percentage growth in fiscal year revenues over five years, from 1998-2002. Winners are selected as a result of public and private company research and nominations. BuyerZone, one of 15 repeat winners on the list, was selected as #21 from hundreds of both public and private companies in the New England area.

"The Deloitte & Touche New England Technology Fast 50 companies have shown the strength, vision and temerity to succeed despite a very challenging technology environment," said Stephen J. DiPietro, co-chair of the 2002 New England Technology Fast 50 and a partner in Deloitte & Touche's Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice. "To rank on the Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 50," DiPietro continued, "companies must have phenomenal revenue growth over five years. BuyerZone has proven to be one of the fast-growth success stories in New England, and we applaud their success and vision."

"We are honored to be recognized as one of the fastest growing technology companies in New England for the second year in a row," stated Sam Zales, President and CEO of BuyerZone. "Our continued growth is a testament to BuyerZone's ability to help businesses save time and money by streamlining the purchasing process for both buyers and suppliers. BuyerZone has been helping businesses grow since 1992, and our tools and services have been an especially useful resource for businesses all over the U.S. in these tough economic times."

To qualify for the Technology Fast 50, companies must have had operating revenues of at least $50,000 in 1998 and $1,000,000 in 2002, must be public or private companies headquartered in North America, and be a "technology company" defined as owning proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues, and/or devoting a significant proportion of revenues to research and development of technology.

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

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Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
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BuyerZone has achieved profitability through a transaction-based revenue model, differentiating it from companies with software licensing or advertising models. The company matches buyers and sellers through its Request for Quote (RFQ) toolset, to facilitate small business purchasing. In September alone, 40,000 purchase requests were secured. BuyerZone's strategic partnerships with leading print media, online business portals such as Yahoo! (NASDAQ: YHOO), and Fortune 500 product and service providers have all contributed to its industry leadership.

"In this difficult economy small businesses have to maximize the value of every activity they manage. Our content and purchasing toolset are more important than ever because of the time and cost savings they provide," said President Sam Zales. "BuyerZone is using the Internet to enable thousands of leading national and local businesses to succeed and grow by using our service."

Founded in 1992 as an offline content company providing small business purchasing advice, BuyerZone made the move to an online marketplace in 1999 offering a free service for small and mid-sized businesses to receive competitive quotes on a broad range of products and services from qualified national and local vendors. Its marketplace now covers 100 product and service areas from office and telecommunications equipment to benefits and Internet services. Purchasers receive quotes from leading national and local suppliers including Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NYSE:ADP), Covad (NASDAQ: COVD), NEC Corporation (NASDAQ: NEC), Paychex (NASDAQ: PAYX), and Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI).

"This is a milestone most Internet companies strive for," said investor Mike Fitzgerald, General Partner of Commonwealth Capital Ventures. "BuyerZone demonstrates the focused strategy and execution of business planning that generates the ultimate customer satisfaction. We're exceptionally proud of BuyerZone's accomplishments."

Deloitte & Touche "Technology Fast 50 Award"

In September 2002, BuyerZone was awarded the prestigious Deloitte & Touche "Technology Fast 50" honor for New England, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the area. Rankings are based on the percentage of growth in fiscal year revenues from 1997-2001. BuyerZone grew an astounding 2,553 percent in that time period, to place thirteenth on the list. Company founder and VP Strategic Services, Mie-Yun Lee credits BuyerZone's success to its unwavering focus on customer satisfaction. "BuyerZone delivers a technology that helps small businesses purchase more effectively and complements the purchasing advice we have provided since the company first began," Ms. Lee said. "The Internet has provided a strong distribution channel for our company to deliver the tools our customers need, and this award reflects the commitment we've made to them."

Expands Product Offerings via New Partnerships

Recent expansions into product and service categories including business loans and leasing, freight shipping, LCD projectors, and teleconferencing services have led to strategic partnerships with leading companies such as BAX Global, CIT Group (NYSE:CIT), InFocus (NASDAQ:INFS), InterCall, and Mitsubishi. "In our industry, it's becoming increasingly difficult to develop qualified leads," said Jeff Harvey, National Director of Sales for teleconferencing services company Glyphics Communications. "BuyerZone has been a valuable tool for developing relationships and new channels. Since becoming a BuyerZone partner in April 2002, we have experienced a 20% lead-to-close ratio in a heavily-contested market."

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

Press Contact

Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
781-734-8664
pr@buyerzone.com

"In an era where technology companies come and go, making the Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 50 is a testament to a company's vision and strength," said Stephen J. DiPietro, co-chair of the 2002 New England Technology Fast 50 and a partner in Deloitte & Touche's Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice. "The New England Fast 50 winners have shown exceptional growth over a five-year period and we're excited to honor their accomplishments."

"We are honored to be recognized by Deloitte & Touche and Hale and Dorr for our strong performance over the years," stated BuyerZone's President Sam Zales. "Our growth has made it clear that our request for quote and lead generation tools are providing businesses with the critical resources they need to save time, money and grow their businesses. We hope to continue our record of success by listening to our customers and developing products and services that exceed their needs."

To qualify for the Fast 50, companies must have had operating revenues of at least $50,000 in 1997 and $1,000,000 in 2001, must be public or private companies headquartered in the following New England states: MA, ME, NH, RI or VT, and be "technology companies" defined as companies that own proprietary technology which contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues or devotes a high percentage of effort to research and development of technology. For more information on the Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 or Fast 500 programs, visit http://www.fast500.com.

About BuyerZone

Since 1992, BuyerZone (www.buyerzone.com) has helped thousands of businesses win more customers by connecting them quickly and easily to their target buyers online. BuyerZone's suite of online services provides sellers with cost-effective, easy-to-implement and results-focused solutions that deliver leads from buyers at every stage of the purchasing cycle. Helping sellers connect with more than 3 million buyers in 150+ equipment, product and service categories, BuyerZone has facilitated over $13 billion in purchases. BuyerZone is a division of Reed Business Information.

Read BuyerZone's lead generation blog - About Leads - at http://www.buyerzone.com/blog/.

Follow BuyerZone on Twitter: @BuyerZone

Press Contact

Jeff Gordon
BuyerZone
781-734-8664
pr@buyerzone.com