PublicSpend Launches New Website That Uses Government Data to Help Buyers Find the Best Companies to Do Business With

MIAMI, FL, Jun 16 (MARKET WIRE) --
It's rare to find a company that is as rigorous at selecting whom it
purchases from as a federal, state or local government agency. Yet
despite government's efforts to be as open and transparent as possible,
it's way too difficult to find out which vendors they have already
qualified. With so many independent agencies -- from a federal or state
department to a local county, city, or school board -- the data is spread
across thousands of different places. PublicSpend, which launched across
Florida today, is the first website dedicated to centralizing in one
searchable place every certified government vendor. Now buyers are able to
piggyback off of government's work by finding local businesses that have
already been qualified by the largest customer in town.

"Due to its unique position, government works hard to make sure that the
public's money is spent with only the most responsive and responsible
vendors but very few people know how to take advantage of this," said
Stuart Lander, Founder and CEO of PublicSpend. "Our research uncovered
that only 17% of certified government vendors actually have their own web
presence. These are some of the brightest small businesses in America,
but until today no one could easily find them. PublicSpend will ensure
these companies are more accessible online and at the same time help
government agencies pursue their goal of total transparency."

For certified government vendors, PublicSpend provides a simple yet
powerful way to promote their business using a variety of free web-based
tools, including:

-- Online Listing - In only a few minutes vendors can create a strong web
presence where they can post dynamic information about their business
-- Qualification Management - Vendors can manage all of their government
qualifications and certification renewals from a unique account center

With more than 2,200 companies already listed on PublicSpend, the
site has got off to the best possible start. "Winning work with
government is some of the most difficult business you can secure," said
Karmen Burn, General Manager of Landscape Service Professionals, one of
PublicSpend's featured vendors. "The selection criteria and process is
exhaustive but at last PublicSpend can help us broadcast our successes to
a wider audience without the need for any expensive technology or
marketing investment."

About PublicSpend

Founded in 2008, PublicSpend is a community of vendors that have been
selected or certified by different levels and types of government. The
site provides a platform for these businesses to showcase their
credentials and makes it easy for buyers to find the best local companies
for the product or service they are looking to procure. PublicSpend is
headquartered in Miami, FL. For more information visit www.PublicSpend.com

Contact:
Stuart Lander
CEO
Email: Email Contact
Phone no.: 305-600-4576

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