Each P4B 'introduction' will allow you to discuss a variety of business collaborations, including sales and marketing agreements, joint ventures, strategic alliances, technology transfer arrangements and manufacturing licences. 
 
As any salesperson will tell you, the 'simple' task of finding people to talk to is often the hardest part of the job. "If only I could have a contact that was roughly 'interested' I know I could sell them my product." That's why there is a whole advertising and marketing industry out there set up to help you to promote your business and to find contacts for you to talk to. 

                                                      Networking Events

P4B also organises b2b networking events and meetings for its members.  These are held on a local, national and international level.  P4B has developed a number of member interest groups or 'cluster ' clubs.  Each one deals with an area of business activity.  P4B also organises sector or thematic events and conferences that deal with a specific cluster club issue.  

      

                                  How has P4B helped its members so far ?

Here are just 4 examples of how P4B has already helped its members ...

UK Environmental business – This company developed a new technology for removing pollutants from the sediment found in rivers and harbours. The company participated in P4B supported events in Germany and England and has identified £1,000,000 worth of business. As a result the company established an office in the North East of England and is looking to expand to 10 staff over the next 2 years.

Turkish Biotech Company – This company invented a new biological pesticide that kills off Mosquito larvae in stagnant water.  They were looking for marketing agents and a company to manufacturer the chemical in commercial quantities.  Their profile was circulated to all P4B Partners who forwarded it onto possible business contacts in their communities.  Several positive responses were received particularly from Minneapolis, Louisiana and Finland.  The company is now in discussions with a Minnesota based organisation about a licensing and agency deal.

UK Chemical business – This business developed a new cleaning solution that purports to ‘kill’ 100% of MRSA and other super bugs for over 2 weeks after application.  The company were looking to find agents and or sell their IPR on the product formula.  Their profile was circulated to the Partners in the P4B network who identified several interested contacts.  A company in New Jersey USA is currently in discussions with this company and looking to buy the IPR or agree a manufacturers licence.
 
US-European Inter-Regional Cooperation - The American State of Louisiana and the Dutch Province of Flevoland (adjacent to the Dutch capital Amsterdam) forged economic development contacts and business to business activities through their P4B link. A Louisiana delegation headed by Secretary Michael Olivier paid their first visit to Flevoland in early December 2005. Special attention was paid to Flevolands successful flood control systems and related remote sensing technologies developed by companies located at the Flevoland Geomatics Business Park (GBP). The Flevoland World Trade Center arranged a variety of business to business meetings between Louisiana delegates and members of the Flevoland business community.

How do I get involved?

Simply click the red 'REGISTER NOW' button below and it will take you to the on-line registration page. Once you have registered your contact details and provided us with your business / technology requests and desires, then P4B and its international network of partners will be able to search for like minded contacts for you in their areas around the world.

Remember the more details you provide about ...

1. Who you are,
2. What you do and
3. What type of cooperation you are after or could offer to another member

...the better you will be able to find that ideal partner for your business.