7 Jun 2024

Celebrating 25 Years of Leads 2 Business …

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Celebrating 25 Years of Leads 2 Business: A Journey of Success

Leads 2 Business, a pioneering force in the construction industry, marks a significant milestone this June – 25 years of excellence in service and innovation. As we reflect on our journey, we are thrilled to share some remarkable statistics that underscore our impact and growth over the last quarter-century.

Projects Published: 31,513

Since our inception, Leads 2 Business has been committed to connecting subscribers with valuable construction projects across various sectors. With a repository of over 31,000 projects published, we have facilitated countless opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Tenders Published: 1,020,940

Tenders serve as the lifeblood of the construction industry, driving competition and fostering development. Over the last 25 years, Leads 2 Business has played a pivotal role in disseminating over 1 million tenders, empowering businesses to participate in diverse projects and ventures.

Requests for Quotes Sent: 21,794,240

Efficiency and responsiveness are paramount in the construction ecosystem and Leads 2 Business has been at the forefront of facilitating seamless communication between buyers and suppliers. With over 21 million requests for quotes sent, we have facilitated countless transactions and partnerships, driving growth and success.

Bill of Quantities Uploaded: 26,742

Precision and clarity are essential in construction projects, and the Bill of Quantities serves as a cornerstone in this regard. Leads 2 Business has facilitated the dissemination of over 26,000 Bills of Quantities, enabling Contractors to streamline their procurement processes and ensure project success.

Directory: 384,843

Navigating the construction industry requires access to reliable information and resources. Our comprehensive directory, comprising over 380,000 entries, serves as a valuable source of contacts and companies, empowering subscribers to forge meaningful connections and collaborations.

Users: 3,944

At the heart of Leads 2 Business is our vibrant community of users, comprising industry professionals, contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers. With nearly 4,000 active users, our platform continues to serve as a trusted hub for networking, knowledge-sharing, and growth.

As we celebrate 25 years of Leads 2 Business, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our subscribers, and team members who have been instrumental in our journey. Looking ahead, we remain steadfast in our commitment to innovation, excellence, and service, as we continue to empower the construction industry and drive collective progress. Here’s to the next 25 years of success and impact!

 

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About Brandon Le Roux

I joined Leads 2 Business in February 2005 as an Account Executive. I was promoted to Sales Manager in February 2007, and to Sales Director in November 2012. I manage the Sales, Telesales & Retention teams nationwide. I’m passionate about our company & staff, as well as the great opportunities we bring to our subscribers.

14 Feb 2024

History of Leads 2 Business

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Cedrus Internet Solutions

Cedrus Internet Solutions (CIS) was founded in 1999. The name was derived from Cedrus Deodora, an exotic tree that our CEO Victor Terblanche used to export in his forestry days.

The original concept was an online business directory, like Brabys, which was broken up into a franchisable metropolis, called www.FindABusiness.co.za. At that stage, there were 6 employees.

We populated databases starting with the larger metropoles. By the end of this project, we had in excess of 16 000 companies listed on our database.

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The idea was shelved in May 2000 when Mr Terblanche was approached with what was then believed to be a better prospect. The idea was to convert Bills of Quantity into electronic form by using a process called OCR (Optical Character Recognition). We would also convert our current database applications into the Building and Construction realm.

Soon subscribers (developers, consultants, contractors, suppliers and manufacturers) were prompting us for additional services like:

  • Directory of Industry contacts
  • Researching and Publishing of Tenders
  • Document Collections
  • Site Inspection Reminders
  • Tender Awards
  • Site Attendance Registers

Daily Tenders

The additional services soon became our primary focus and Daily Tenders was born in 2002. An influx of subscribers helped the company grow from strength to strength to what was then known in the Industry as the leading information service provider. Staff compliment jumped to 35.

With the additions of Private Projects and Price Assist Live (PAL), Daily Tenders became the building & construction industries’ continent-wide virtual marketplace where information was disseminated and compiled for distribution. This was to facilitate opportunities via the procurement process and ranged from the initial project concept to the adjudication of material prices.

Leads 2 Business

In 2005 PAL became a fully-fledged service called Leads 2 Quotes (L2Q) – an online platform for contractors to distribute bills of quantities to their sub-contractors & suppliers for pricing.

Our core services: Projects, Tenders & Leads 2 Quotes necessitated a name change as we weren’t just focusing on tenders anymore; our subscribers were looking for opportunities in the private sector as well. Leads 2 Business was born.

In 2012 our services were combined into a single website. Staff compliment doubled, reaching 70.

We’ve added several services since then, including an API which allows our leads to be fed into subscribers’ CRM systems for a personalised experience.

Our Company has always been guided by our subscribers’ needs and evolved to meet the challenges of an ever-changing industry and will continue doing so.

To view more Articles, please visit our Leads 2 Business Blog.
If you are interested in becoming one of our subscribers, please visit Leads 2 Business.
To view notes with screenshots on how to use our website, please visit Leads 2 Business Wiki.

About Brandon Le Roux

I joined Leads 2 Business in February 2005 as an Account Executive. I was promoted to Sales Manager in February 2007, and to Sales Director in November 2012. I manage the Sales, Telesales & Retention teams nationwide. I’m passionate about our company & staff, as well as the great opportunities we bring to our subscribers.

10 Mar 2021

Staff Spotlight: Brandon le Roux

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To view more Articles, please visit our Leads 2 Business Blog.
If you are interested in becoming one of our subscribers, please visit Leads 2 Business.
To view notes with screenshots on how to use our website, please visit Leads 2 Business Wiki.

About Brandon Le Roux

I joined Leads 2 Business in February 2005 as an Account Executive. I was promoted to Sales Manager in February 2007, and to Sales Director in November 2012. I manage the Sales, Telesales & Retention teams nationwide. I’m passionate about our company & staff, as well as the great opportunities we bring to our subscribers.

14 Aug 2017

Did you Know #DYK: Interesting facts about research in South Africa

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Interesting facts about research in South Africa: Leads 2 Business

Interesting facts about research in South Africa

What is the most played song in history? Mmmh …. maybe that’s too easy after the recent Justin Bieber’s “Despacito” barrage. Ok, let’s make it a bit more difficult: how many Olympic medals did Husain Bolt win in his illustrious career?
Not so easy now, is it?

Hang on, before you grab your mobile phone to Google the answer… What if I took you back in time to 1980 and asked you similar questions? Seems like an impossible task now doesn’t it?

Encyclopedia! I hear someone shout out loud. Yes, you might get lucky, if you had the most recent volume, but ultimately you can only cram so much into them! Another option might be going to your local library to look through hordes of newspaper archives … I can already see the look of disbelief on the faces of the millennials.

The reality is that nowadays we have ALL the answers a mere click (or a finger scroll) away using a myriad of search engines available to anyone with a device connected to the internet. The downside of this is that we are now flooded with information, we have to sift through masses of data to distinguish true facts from fake. Material is mostly sourced from journalists, the man on the street (often using their mobile devices) and research companies.

Research institutes use scientific methods to make sure that the study is done in a controlled way to ensure the results are as unbiased as possible.

This allows other researchers an opportunity to evaluate the process and ideally uncover facts that can be used to help people or the world in some way.

We have a thriving community of people in South Africa who afford us factual information, including Leads 2 Business who comprehensively research and provide our subscribers with tender notices, awards and privately funded projects.

 

For your interest, I have listed the 31 research institutes in South Africa below:
African Centre for Gene Technologies
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences
Astronomical Society of Southern Africa
Bernard Price Institute for Palaeontological Research
Centre for Conflict Resolution
Centre in Water and Research Development (CiWaRD)
Computer Society of Southern Africa
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Economic History Society of Southern Africa
Economic Society of South Africa
Economics Research South Africa
Engineering Council of South Africa
Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute
Geological Society of South Africa
Human Sciences Research Council (South Africa)
Industrial and Mining Water Research Unit
Institute for Futures Research
Institute for Justice and Reconciliation
Investment Analysts Society of Southern Africa
KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for TB-HIV (K-RITH)
Mokopane Biodiversity Conservation Centre
National Health Laboratory Service
National Research Foundation of South Africa
South African AIDS Vaccine Initiative
South African Council for the Architectural Profession
South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
South African Institute of Town and Regional Planners
South African Marine Predator Lab
South African National Bioinformatics Institute
Technology Innovation Agency

Next time you click on that Google button realise how much has gone into making it all possible for you!

https://www.csir.co.za/

http://www.masskickers.org/research-what-it-is-and-three-fun-facts-about-it-by-kayla-hutchinson-rudy-mercado-angelica-gutierrez-and-elizabeth-diane-cordero-ph-d/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Research_institutes_in_South_Africa

 

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About Brandon Le Roux

I joined Leads 2 Business in February 2005 as an Account Executive. I was promoted to Sales Manager in February 2007, and to Sales Director in November 2012. I manage the Sales, Telesales & Retention teams nationwide. I’m passionate about our company & staff, as well as the great opportunities we bring to our subscribers.