How to use the BiD Network?
The BiD Network is a meeting place for SME entrepreneurs, investors, experts and organisations. It is an online community, where you can ask for advice or financial support, participate in business plan competitions, invest in the most promising and high quality plans, coach an entrepreneur and share information, exchange business ideas, read news and be part of discussion forums.
The BiD Network consists of 3 areas
Invest
- Register as a Investor - Become an investor of the BiD Network, and have access to the best business opportunities and professional investment management services. Click here
- Find plans of your interest – Only the best proposals are selected for matchmaking and prepared for presentation to registered investors and investor networks. View the plans currently in our portfolio
- Get personal support – After signing an investor agreement with BiD Network, our matchmaking teams will provide up to date information on all BiD grade plans seeking finance. Contact details
Submit
- Register as a Member - Become member of the BiD Network, contribute to it and interact with other members. Click here
- Submit a Business Plan - We offer various services and activities which can help you in making your business a success. Write a Business plan, get feedback on it, make it visible in the Network, find business partners, investors, finance or the expertise you need to start-up your business. Or join a competition and win prize money. Submit
- Search for information – find News, Events, Publications and more. Use the advanced search function to find other BiD plans, people or organizations who share your interests. You can connect friends, experts or other ‘people you know’ to your personal profile.
Coach
- Register as a Coach or Expert - All coaches and experts are accredited by BiD Network or by one of our partners. You can register here
- Coach a plan that match your profile – We receive hundreds of proposals each year from high potential entrepreneurs who need assistance to improve and enhance their business plans. Share your knowledge and expertise.
- Share knowledge and exchange ideas – Once you are accredited you will have access to other coaches and experts, training materials and background information.