Cool Clicks 06/02 Sites to help you save on travel expenses and find a business partner.
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Catch a flight:Videoconferencing has developed in leaps and bounds, but itcan't quite replace a good old-fashioned face to face. Ifyou're one of those entrepreneurs who still takes to the airfor business, SideStep.com is poised to help you save on tickets.Your first step is to visit the site and download and install asmall software program that integrates with your Web browser. Youcan then search over 100 airfare Web sites, including Expedia andTravelocity, for the best deals. Think of it as your own personal,low-hassle travel agent. It's ideal for do-it yourselfers, andthe service is free.
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Partner up: Attention IT,telecommunications, media and e-business entrepreneurs-thissite's for you. As the name suggests, Partnerpoint.orgis a clearinghouse for businesses looking to hook up with newpartners. From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, think of this site asyour e-ticket to tech-related networking. A self-described"community of executives seeking business with otherexecutives," the site is designed to accommodate both largeand small companies across the globe.
High-level perks include a detailed company listing, access tosearch functions and e-mail alerts when potential partners sign upor update their information. You already know how importantnetworking is; now Partnerpoint just notches it up to the cyberlevel. Use the site to narrow the scope of your partnership hunts.Whomever your business chooses to woo after that is entirely up toyou.
