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| Company type | [Corporation] |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Social Media |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Area served | North America |
Number of employees | 150+ (2010) |
| Website | [1] |
Overview
Bizzable is a privately held tech company [1] offering complimentary business social marketing, networking, job search and business promotion for 100k professionals. The company was renamed in 2010 from BridgetBits [2] to offer more free services and therefore appeal to a broader audience. The name Bizzable is fictitious and implies the ability to be visible and therefore successful in business.[3] In a market predominantly dominated by males [4], Bizzable was founded by a female, former recruiter and Sales VP, Simone Dominique. [5]
Divisions
"Business Social Marketing and Networking"
Unlike traditional social media, the company allows users to set large parts Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page)., therefore expanding the circle of potential user views.
Job Search The Job Search platform uses whimsical artwork. [6]Recruiters and Employers post jobs and view 100k resumes for free, without geographic or click limitations. [7] Candidates apply to job posts for free [8] or become premium subscription members for greater exposure to employers and recruiters who conduct private searches.
Pros Small businesses owners who use business social media get free promotion and instant feedback on their brands in crowded markets. [9]
Cons Business social media sites face challenges monetizing revenues. [10] Ongoing speculation about job boards surviving. [11]
- ^ (1) http://www.crunchbase.com/company/bizzable
- ^ (2) http://eastwestmag.com/issue31/66.pdf
- ^ (3) http://www.bizzable.com/tips
- ^ (4) http://www.businessinsider.com/lets-be-real-about-the-lack-of-women-in-tech-2010-10
- ^ (5) http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS210467+23-Jan-2009+MW20090123
- ^ (8) http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/BridgetBits-An-Ultra-Hip-Ray-of-Hope-in-a-Gloomy-Job-Market-1243109.htm
- ^ (9)http://bizzable.com/jobs/employers/signup.php
- ^ (10) http://bizzable.com/jobs/index.php?cat=203
- ^ (11) http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/aug2009/sb2009087_245691.htm
- ^ (12)http://mashable.com/2009/03/28/monetize-social-media/
- ^ (13) http://www.ere.net/2010/08/20/job-boards-still-evolving-after-all-these-years/