ZANA Network Members Get Access to Thousands of Government Contracts

DETROIT, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- ZANA Network LLC, an online marketplace and business development resource serving small and medium enterprises (SMEs) worldwide, today announced that its members will have immediate access to the listings of thousands of government contracts. The service will be included in ZANA Network memberships along with an ever-increasing menu of business resources for SMEs.

"ZANA Network members can be assured that we are constantly seeking and acquiring the best services and resources for them," said ZANA Network Chief Executive Officer Howard Keating. "By listing thousands of government contracts on our site, we have provided yet another avenue in the business realm to help SMEs raise their bottom line."

ZANA Network members can visit the site, www.zananetwork.com, and search under the "Government Contracts" tab to find more than 7,000 available contracts. The contract database is continuously updated to provide the most up-to-date contract listings to ZANA Network members. Contracts may range from electrical work to building construction or from electric car manufacturing to aircraft supplies. Using ZANA Network's search feature, companies can find contracts specific to their business. Contracts can be found at local, national and global levels.

Companies can also search the "archived/closed documents" section on Government Contracts to view the status of approximately 120,000 contracts that were previously issued, or the "awards" section to see 20,000 recently awarded contracts.

ZANA Network has made it possible for even businesses new to government contracting to get involved quickly using ZANA Network's business guide. With the recent addition of ZANA Network's book referral feature that links the knowledge of ZANA Network with the services of Amazon.com, business owners can learn about government contracting and then purchase a book through Amazon.com that delves deeper into the subject.

"There is no doubt that the opportunities provided by government contracts are well worth checking out," Keating said. "This service gives ZANA Network members a huge advantage, and we know American SMEs can harness these opportunities and gain an edge in their market."

Along with the new government contracts feature, ZANA Network provides a one-stop menu of online services that enables businesses to buy and sell products and services, request products and services, develop alliances and partnerships with other members and acquire essential business services. ZANA Network helps all types of businesses -- from startups launching their first product to professionals building referral networks for their services to established companies in any industry -- reach more potential customers locally, nationally and internationally. Its global market resources section provides information and resources on how to do business in more than 200 countries worldwide.

ZANA Network also offers international financing and credit insurance from The Export-Import Bank of the United States; credit insurance from Atradius Trade Credit Insurance, Inc.; access to business loans from $5,000 to $2 million from major banks to start up, acquire, or expand a business; health and business insurance products from companies such as American International Group, Inc., CAN Financial Corp., Safeco, Zurich, St. Paul Travelers and United Healthcare; shipping and logistics from DHL Express; credit reports from Dun and Bradstreet; and numerous other resources to help make SMEs more connected, efficient and profitable.

Standard membership enabling companies to advertise products and services on ZANA Network is $40 per month. Buyers can join ZANA Network at no cost.

About ZANA Network, LLC

ZANA Network is an online marketplace and business development resource for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) worldwide. ZANA Network provides selling, buying and partnering opportunities, trade resources, business guidance and essential services, and enables entrepreneurs, inventors, professionals and other SME business people to come together in a community for mutual benefit. ZANA Network helps businesses grow faster and more profitably. For more information, visit www.zananetwork.com.

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