BUFFALO, NY — The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is focused on growing business, which makes offering support for its members with SellingHive an easy decision. SellingHive is a social network that connects companies and sales professionals in a secure environment for one purpose – to grow sales.

“SellingHive is a great tool for our members to use in their sales process. It will help them to define a sales strategy, reach previously unreachable customers, and track their progress, which all leads to increased sales opportunities,” said Sara Schumacher, Senior Director, Buffalo Niagara Partnership. “We’re excited to be able to offer it as another benefit to our members.”

As an affiliate, the Partnership will help its members through SellingHive’s enrollment process and provide monthly seminars. The topics will focus on effectively utilizing SellingHive to increase profits through higher sales and cost savings.

“We rely on organizations like the Partnership to provide regional support and resources. SellingHive isn’t just a set of business tools; it’s a whole new way of thinking about the sales process,” says Bob Richardson, Executive Vice President and Founder of SellingHive. “The Partnership will be able to show its members how that translates into their business models.”

Adam Pratt, Vice President of Sherex Fastening Solutions, is looking to SellingHive as a unique alternative to the customary business model. “Business growth is our number one priority. We expect SellingHive to help improve our sales efficiency and help us generate revenue in a quicker, more profitable manner,” Pratt said.

SellingHive provides online tools for companies to organize and execute sales strategies. It matches companies to sales professionals who have existing, personal relationships with decision makers. Compared to traditional sales methods, companies using SellingHive can expand into new territories, industries or difficult to reach prospects without extensive upfront costs.

“Social media sales and marketing are all the rage today and SellingHive has the potential to be the ‘next big thing’ in business social media,” said Bernie Switzer, President of Precision PhotoFab. “We welcome the opportunity to join this network and expand our business potential beyond traditional methods.”

Buffalo Niagara Partnership members interested in joining SellingHive should contact Sara Schumacher at 541-1759.