Kudzu is a site for users to submit recommendations for their favorite businesses (like a Yelp or the like). They've just introduced something new, though, which is quite interesting: business recommendations. Basically, businesses can recommend other businesses who they think do a good job. So, for example, you may want to ask the general contractor you used once who a good plumber would be for a small job. That contractor may have recommended plumbers, roofers, etc through Kudzu. Good extension to the site if they can get the businesses to submit recommendations.
For me, this brings up the concept of business social networking, which has not really been done anywhere yet (that I know of). Not Linked-in style social networking, but the ability for businesses to network and meet/discuss issues with other businesses. Are you a plumber in Denver who wants advice from other plumbers across the country? Are you a restaurant in Denver who wants to discuss business with other Denver merchants? As the next generation, who has embraced social networking, become business owners, this concept will catch on, but as of now, noone has tried to do it yet. The best bets will be existing business directories like Kudzu or Yelp, or the IYPs, who have the customer relationships in place.
Kudzu Introduces Business Networking « Screenwerk
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