Suppliers' Frequently Asked Questions

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Below is a list of questions frequently asked by suppliers using the Resource Broker. If you have a query that is not addressed here please see our help pages or alternatively contact us.
What is The Resource Broker?

The Resource Broker business services marketplace is designed to bring buyers and suppliers together. Members submit business requirements (e.g. health and safety training) and the Resource Broker invites appropriate suppliers (e.g. H&S training specialists) to bid to provide the required service. Suppliers are alerted by email to new opportunities, and can submit a business proposal outlining their credentials and price immediately, or first request more information from the potential buyer.
Who is The Resource Broker for?

The Resource Broker is based in the UK and open to businesses of all sizes and in all industry sectors. The majority of users (around 90 per cent) are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), but contractors, not-for profit organisations and blue chip corporates are also members.
What is the benefit of using the Resource Broker for suppliers?

The main benefit to suppliers is that the Resource Broker matches new business opportunities with the services they provide. Suppliers can review opportunities, request more information and even bid to provide the required services all online, without any advertising or marketing spend.
How do I supply services using The Resource Broker?

It is easy to use The Resource Broker to find new business opportunities and supply new clients. Simply follow the eight-step guide below. Get started. Click on registration. Build a member profile during the registration. This consists of the location(s) where you work and service(s) you provide. It is used to identify business opportunities we think will be of interest to you, which are sent by email and are called Business Opportunity Alerts. For example, if you are a IT consultancy in Manchester you may wish to be alerted to any Members that require IT consultancy skills and services in North West England. Receive and review business opportunities from suppliers. You will be sent relevant Business Opportunity Alerts – effectively free business leads - by email whenever a member of The Resource Broker has a requirement that matches the services you provide. Create a business proposal. If you want to bid to provide a required service or undertake a task, job or project, simply create an online business proposal outlining your cost quote and credentials e.g. brief business profile, expertise, experience, previous clients, testimonials). This will be checked by The Resource Broker and sent on to the potential client, usually within one working day. Meet with potential clients. If your potential client would like to meet with you in person or speak with you by phone The Resource Broker will arrange a time convenient to both parties. This gives you the opportunity to finalise a deal to supply the business. Supply your new client. If you are chosen as the winning business after the bidding process you simply supply the business as normal. Invoice The Resource Broker. When you have supplied a service to the satisfaction of your new client invoice The Resource Broker for the amount you have agreed to work for. Receive payment! The Resource Broker will issue payment to you following payment from the Member you supplied the services or skills to. Please note you can arrange the frequency of payments to suit you in agreement with your client – e.g. weekly, monthly or at the end of a project.
How does The Resource Broker make money?

The Resource Broker receives ten per cent of the total amount paid by the client for the services you provide. This brokerage fee includes all the overheads we incur in bringing you together with your new client – there are no additional costs.

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