Helloworld is seeing huge opportunity in the small business sector and hopes to pounce on it with a range of new initiatives launched at this year’s Helloworld for business Summit in Singapore.
Over the weekend, Head of Associate, Corporate and Affiliate Networks David Padman told the 120 delegates that the after extensive research, the company found the SME sector is ripe for the picking, with small businesses keen on working with Agents who will provide “end to end service, less stress, [and] customer service excellence”.
Describing small businesses as the “bread and butter”, he said the company hopes to help consultants leverage off “this significant SME opportunity” through new tools.
“They want to deal with local, like-minded individuals.”
David Padman, Helloworld for business Head of Associate, Corporate and Affiliate Networks
“Small business is your bread and butter – no-one knows this space like you. Our responsibility is to help you leverage this significant SME opportunity and to support you in supporting your clients.”
Among the new initiatives to build on the existing SME platform are a partnership with tech company, Serko, to develop technology for the SME space; plus there’s a global partnership with GlobalStar to tap into the company’s 80 countries and 3,500 locations.
Helloworld has also arranged for APX Travel Management to become the helloworld for business fulfilment partner in NZ and there’s plans to expand helloworld’s business profile through mainstream media and advertising.
Other initiatives include the launch of the www.hwfb.com.au website including agent finder; expanded high-end leisure corporate product; and inclusion of a corporate specialist in the dedicated product team.
“We have spent six months reviewing and benchmarking our value proposition and the clear take out is that no one else is investing in your future the way we are.”
David Padman, Helloworld for business Head of Associate, Corporate and Affiliate Networks
“We start where the others stop. We deliver commercial advantage, network and business service support and profile. We are and will remain the right home for you.”
