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OVERVIEW
MyExpertNet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit initiative of the Foundation for Entrepreneurial Research and Development (FERAD). Through public/private collaboration with foundation sponsors Knowledge Institute, New Hampshire Department of Economic Development, Comcast Business Class and Public Service Company of New Hampshire and Unitil, myExpertNet offers a virtual community where small businesses can get answers to business questions from qualified experts, and connect with other members of the business community to share ideas, resources, markets, and foster interactions that are mutually beneficial to all participants.
MyExpertNet is free to all users and represents an innovative approach to building small business capacity in New Hampshire in ways that lead to increased revenues, job creation and economic progress for individuals and communities across the state.
THE PROBLEM
Today's business world is complex. What if the answers to challenges faced by small businesses were all available in one place - and at no-cost? The means exist to support this process. The needed information always exists - finding it is the problem.
THE SOLUTION
MyExpertNet connects the dots. All needed information is available through a single online community where small businesses pose topic-specific questions, which are then distributed to pre-registered, pre-validated topic-specific experts. Real people - real needs - real solutions.
WHY CARE?
Small business is critical to the well being of the state and the country. It is the backbone of the American economy with over 26.8 million ventures playing a key role in providing new ideas, employing workers, and developing innovative products and services that add value to local, regional and national economies.
WHY NOW?
Due to the current financial crisis, increased global competition, fluctuating energy costs and other negative market forces, this important sector and the economic and social vitality that it provides to our communities, is at risk.
Ironically, the very resources, information and help needed exists. Unemployed, dislocated and underemployed individuals seeking entrepreneurship as a viable option, as well as existing entrepreneurs must be able to learn about, access and effectively utilize critically needed assistance. As a trusted virtual resource and referral community, myExpertNet represents a practical solution to this problem.
BENEFITS
MyExpertNet benefits everyone because "all participants add value, and all receive value" - a true win-win. This innovative concept offers a model that other states can embrace to further drive economic recovery through innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship. Once again, New Hampshire is a leader in this critical arena.
CONTACT
Primary Sponsor and Hosting Organization:
Dr. William R. Osgood
President
Knowledge Institute
11 Court Street
Exeter, NH 03833
603.658.0340
