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The Family Plan
By Colleen Debaise
"For VendorSeeks Mr. Wisnefski, the $100,000 loan from his father -- which was used to boost advertising, hire staff and make capital improvements -- has helped the business grow significantly."
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VendorSeek Interview on MSNBC
President, Ken Wisnefski on his interview with MSNBCs Monica Novotny.
"Some believe the lunch break is a necessity, while others are finding keeping lunch in-house is more beneficial for business productivity. These thoughts inspired an interview on MSNBC Live."



Beware Of Parents Bearing Loans
By Eve Tahmincioglu
"Ken C. Wisnefski describes it as a blessing and a curse.This entrepreneur, who started business outsourcing firm VendorSeek in 2002, borrowed $100,000 from his father so he could grow the business." read full article



Small Businesses Feel Impact of Market
By Joyce M. Rosenberg 08.08.07, 3:39 PM ET
"Its true that a turbulent stock market, or the uncertainty surrounding it, can hurt a small business in several ways. Ken Wisnefski, president of VendorSeek.com, a business-to-business Web site, said company owners whose stock portfolios serve as a cushion - financial or psychological - can become a little more cautious when the market is rocky."



Time Off Is Great Summer Staff Motivator
Thursday, July 19, 2007 By Joyce M. Rosenberg, AP Business Writer
"Other companies let workers have flexible work hours during the summer. At VendorSeek.com, a business-to-business Web site based in Mount Laurel, N.J., president Ken Wisnefski said workers are allowed to telecommute or work from their beach houses. The companys work hours extend from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and "we do allow people to do a flex time in that time frame."



Who wants to be a middle manager?
By Stephanie Armour, USA TODA
"Robert Leckey, a sales vice president at VendorSeek.com, which facilitates business-to-business interactions and is based in Mount Laurel, N.J., is able to have flexibility and work from home on Fridays. But even with that flexibility and a job he thrives on, he says he knows many employees arent interested in management jobs because of the lack of job security and job-related pressures that can go along with the title." read full article



VendorSeek may know where to go
Philadelphia Business Journal - January 18, 2008 by Adam Stone Special to the Business Journal
"Ken C. Wisnefski wants to find a collection agency for you. Or maybe a marketing firm. Supply chain services? Web hosting? Name it; Wisnefski probably has it." read full article


Online marketplace matches small businesses and vendors
Philadelphia Business Journal - December 1, 2006 by David Raths Special to the Business Journal
"Today, VendorSeek.com has succeeded in making a name for itself in the online business-to-business niche. Since its founding, VendorSeek.com has represented more than 3,000 vendors in 150 service categories. Each month it fields about 5,000 requests for vendor estimates from small and midsize businesses. The site has been averaging 100,000 hits per month over the past year." read full article



ToolBox: Web copy tips, customer e-mail validation and using whitepapers for lead generation
By DMNews - 2/4/2008
"Search engines place high value on informa­tion,” notes Ken Wisnefski, president of VendorSeek. Content is king has become a repetitive mantra in the Web-o-sphere. Plan ahead, and decide what your keywords are going to be."read full article



Top Strategies: The Training Chain
By U.S. Business Review - 11/14/2007
"When Wisniefski had a problem. His new venture, VendorSeek, was beginning to grow and take on more staff. The company is the epitome of using the Internet as a business tool – it serves as a connection between businesses and pre-screened vendors – and as such is rooted in new models of sales and business relationships."
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Dont Miss Your Match - Use VendorSeek
By American Small Business News - 2/16/2008
"As a business matchmaker, VendorSeek is all about serving in the role of facilitator, bringing businesses and suppliers together who have a high likelihood of developing long-term, profitable relationships."




MarketTech nabs fulfillment contract with California clothier
By Maria Hoover Springfield Business Journal Staff 9/10/2007
"“The orders come in on their Web site, they send them to us, we package them and ship them out,” Stevens said, noting that the relationship developed because both companies are members of Vendorseek.com, which provides leads for jobs to bid on within members industries."


Twos Company
Entrepreneurs StartUps - March 2008
"Wisnefski ran his Mount Laurel, New Jersey, business, VendorSeek.com, out of his basement when he started it in 2002, and he knew he needed a partner who could shoulder some of the financial burden and was a master at salesmanship." read full article

How to Cope With Overnight Success
Entrepreneur Magazine - Nov 2005
"This online marketplace helps match companies with vendors of products, services, equipment and staffing." read full article

Resources 05/05 Websites, organizations, events and more to grow your business
Entrepreneur Magazine - May 2005
"Looking for a cost-effective business-based service? VendorSeek.com is an online B2B marketplace that processes more than 5,000 requests per month from businesses seeking price quotes from its Approved Vendor Network. VendorSeek offers quoting services in over 150 different business service categories. There is no cost for businesses seeking price quotes; vendors pay an annual fee of $99 plus minimal lead fees." read full article



Tutorial: Buying Leads - How to Select a Vendor, Available Services and Strategies to Get the Best Leads
May 2, 2007
"B-to-B websites such as VendorSeek and BuyerZone match potential customers with appropriate product or service vendors by offering Web users a handful of quotes based on criteria they enter. These sites use their own search marketing techniques to generate traffic and then ask users to submit details about their requests to find appropriate vendors in the database. " read full article



Working Remotely...or Remotely Working? Part Two
January 31, 2007
"It was the kind of spring day that golfers fantasize about—balmy, crisp, no wind. But there would be no links for Ken Wisneski. The president of business services firm Vendorseek and his staff were pushing hard under a crush of new business." read full article


Ringing Support Choosing the right call center
Summer 2005 BW SMALLBIZ -- FRONT LINE
"Another site, VendorSeek.com, lets you post and receive bids from call centers. Check them carefully: Its not uncommon for vendors to lowball to get your business, then come back with additional charges later. If your call volume isnt huge, or if its unpredictable or seasonal, youll probably do better paying per call rather than paying a flat rate." read full article



Stay Flexible to Grow Strong
By Danielle Sonnenberg TheStreet.com Staff Reporter 6/22/2007
"With [our] large increase in demand, we needed to double our staff size in a relatively short period. This was good in that all of the new hires were trained at the same time and bonded during the process, but it did require a lot of on-the-fly training to meet the demand while we got the new staff up to speed" read full article



Businesses in Love with New Concept: VendorSeek Inspires Lasting Relationships between Buyers and Vendors
6/26/2007
"VendorSeek.com is the matchmaker of the business world. Since its inception in 2002, the business-to-business site located in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey has facilitated relationships between buyers and vendors. Much like a dating service for businesses, VendorSeek tailors their services to suit the desires of buyers and vendors."



Guide to Choosing the Right Vendor to Work With
Leverage your buying power to your advantage
"The service is completely free to business seeking to make a purchase and all vendors within the VendorSeek network are pre-screened and continuously evaluated based on their overall performance. Utilizing VendorSeek.com is an excellent way to find qualified vendors quickly and leverage your buying power to find great rates!" read full article



Articles by Kenneth Wisnefski, President, VendorSeek.com
"A Selling Tactics and Sales Strategies contributing writer, his company serves as a comprehensive marketplace that connects business consumers with pre-qualified business service providers " read all articles



Sales Articles by Kenneth Wisnefski, President, VendorSeek.com
"VendorSeek prides itself in providing expert information on business topics. The sites Industry Experts section delivers resourceful intelligence from VendorSeeks knowledgeable staff and their contributing vendors." read all articles



To recruit the best call center talent, create an ideology of excellence
Michael Moser l July 12, 2007
"Today Ken Wisnefski, president of VendorSeek, advises call center managers about finding and hiring the best employees:" read full article