6.1.     PUBLICATION OF TRADE AND COOPERATION PROPOSALS IN THE EU

‘Which database / website operated by the EU allows a publication of trade and cooperation proposals?’

For an answer to this question, look into the websites presented below.

How to use this network?

One of the services which the Enterprise Europe Network (see also I.2) is offering consists of helping SMEs to find suitable business partners using its business and technology cooperation database, providing information on tender opportunities and international networking.

Interested companies should contact a member of the EEN network in their region via:
http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu/network_en.htm

How to use this website?

I. Searching business offers

Step 1:   login to the website ‘Export Helpdesk’ (click on the link above)

Step 2:   select ‘Market Place’

Step 3:   search info about offers and requests by introducing keywords and other selection criteria (e.g. product sections, countries)

Finally, an immediate direct contact by e-mail is possible with the companies who introduced trade proposals in this Market place.

II. Posting business offers

Companies can publish their own trade proposals on the Market Place. Following steps have to be taken which are described in the ‘Market Place User Guide’

Step 1:   Register your company and login with your login and password

Step 2:   Click on ‘Your offers and requests’ in the Market place menu

Step 3:   Click on “Click here to create a new trade offer or request” to open up a data input form