GlobalLinker is an online networking platform with 450,000+ members that helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) connect with each other, grow their businesses, and access new markets. It is a one-stop shop for SMEs, providing them with community and commerce features helping them in 4 significant ways:

Digitisation: GlobalLinker can help you digitise your business by creating a digital profile that is SEO enabled, building an e-commerce enabled catalogue/store, and offering tools such as supply chain management to digitise and streamline your business. Your catalogue will also be listed on the GlobalLinker marketplace, enabling you to get enquiries.

Networking: You can find and connect with other SMEs in your country and globally through GlobalLinker's online marketplace and matchmaking algorithms.

Partner solutions: GlobalLinker partners with reputable organisations to offer SMEs preferential rates on a variety of services, such as banking, insurance, and marketing.

Access to overseas markets: GlobalLinker can help you get listed on the Indian Business Portal, a B2B digital marketplace that enables SMEs from India to showcase their products to the entire world, identify new markets for their products, and grow their sales with new buyers.

You can directly plug-in your catalogue in the GlobalLinker marketplace so that your products can be found by other buyers and you can start getting enquiries.

To update your profile, follow these simple steps:

• Sign In and click on your picture (or initials) on the top right of your screen and select 'EDIT' on your eBiz Card
• Click on the ‘edit’ icon, make necessary changes and click on 'Save'

Within your profile, you can update the following details:

• Personal Details - Complete Name, Designation, Mobile number, Date of Joining, Description
• Catalogue - Add your product information
• Location - Work Address
• Social network - Website, Twitter, Blog

You can find potential buyers/ clients on GlobalLinker for your business in 3 ways -

You can connect with SMEs from your target industry on GlobalLinker by reaching out to them and sharing your business profile with them

You can also share your business profile on GlobalLinker timeline and potential buyers/clients can reach out to you for your products/services

You can add your products and create a digital catalogue which will become a part of the GlobalLinker marketplace where other SMEs looking for similar products can find you and reach out to you

If you are a manufacturer/trader then your digital catalogue can become a part of Indian Business Portal: a B2B digital marketplace which promotes SME exports, helps them in getting into new markets and find new foreign buyers.

Only your Company Admin can make changes to your Company profile. Being a Company Admin kindly follow these steps to request a change in your Company name:

1. Sign In and click on your picture (or initials) on the top right of your screen and select 'EDIT' option on your Company eBiz Card
2. Click on 'Edit' next to your company name

In case your company is verified:

1. To change your business name, you may:
   1. Select 'Edit' icon under 'Doing Business As'
   2. Update the company name under 'Correct name for Doing Busines As'. Select 'Change' to confirm this update
2. To update your legal name, you may:

• 1. Select 'Change' next to your legal name mentioned next to 'Verified as..'. You will be asked to confirm this step.

Note, in case you proceed with the name change request, your Company will no longer be a verified Company. You will have to initiate the verification request with the relevant documents for the revised company name.

Incase your company is not verified, you may:

• Update the company name under 'Doing Business As'
• Scroll down and click on 'Save'

Contact us in case you are unable to change your Company name

Once you have signed up on GlobalLinker, you can create and publish your ecommerce enabled online store with us for free.

The online store will then be reviewed and added to Indian Business Portal, which is an international trade hub for Indian exporters and foreign buyers. It is developed to empower SME exporters to identify new markets for their products and grow their sales with new buyers.

Also, there are no charges associated for adding your online store to the Indian Business Portal.

Being a Company Admin kindly follow these steps to verify your Company:

• Sign In and click on your company logo/picture (or initials) from the top right and select 'EDIT' under your eBiz Card.
• Click on your company name to visit your company profile 
• Under your company name click on “Request Verification” link
• Enter your Company PAN number/GST number or click 'UPLOAD' to upload other Government document(s) and click on ‘Save’

Note: In case you are a sole proprietor or a HUF, kindly provide a scan copy of your GST to verify your company

To Sign Up, follow these simple steps:

1. Select Sign Up on GlobalLinker

2. Choose your preference in creating your account:

1. Your social profiles in Google, LinkedIn and Facebook or by completing the member registration form OR

2. Entering your personal details like complete name, email address, mobile number, a password

1. Verify your account by entering your mobile number and entering the OTP sent to your mobile.

2. Register your Company:  Now enter the full name of your Company to create a new account for your company. Provide additional information to your company account. If your Company is already registered, select the company name from the drop down Or If you are registering your Company, click on 'Add Company' next to your company name in the drop down, and provide the required company details.

3. Provide Profile Verification information.

GlobalLinker is a valuable resource for SMEs looking to grow their businesses. The platform offers a variety of tools and resources to help SMEs digitise their operations, connect with potential customers and partners, and access exclusive deals and discounts.

Here are some of the benefits of using GlobalLinker:

Digitised online presence: You can build your online presence and catalogue from GlobalLinker. You can enable your catalogue to receive inquiries or payments, and share your catalogue with your existing clients to digitise your order management.

Increased inquiries/sales: You can connect with potential customers/businesses from all over the world and explore new markets, which can lead to increased sales and revenue for your business.

Improved efficiency: You can digitise your operations and streamline your business processes with tools like Linker.store, Supply chain management solutions, BrandLinker. This can save you time and money, and allow you to focus on growing your business.

Enhanced networking: You can connect with potential partners and suppliers. This can help you grow your business and reach new markets.

Access to exclusive deals: GlobalLinker partners with reputable organisations to offer exclusive deals and discounts to its members. This can save you money on products and services that you need for your business.

Only the Company Admin can update the Company Profile. Being a Company Admin, kindly follow these steps to update your Company profile:

• Sign In click on your company logo/picture (or initials) on the top right and select 'EDIT' option on your eBiz Card
• Click on your company name to visit your company profile 
• Make necessary changes and click on 'Save'

Note: You can update the following details in your company profile:

• Your company information – Company name, Core Business Area, Company verification, Product/ Services you offer, Product images, Date of incorporation, Number of employees, Turnover, Nature of business, Business type, Industry, Sub-category, Specialization  
• Contact information - Business address
• Social network - Company website, Twitter, Blog
• Awards & Certificates

The Knowledge forum helps your business and employees stay updated with information relevant to your industry. It does this by presenting news from a range of trusted sources, articles/features and discussions on a range of topics. You may also connect with other businesses by asking questions, responding to questions or comments and by sharing articles and discussions with others.

Linker.store is a solution that enables SMEs to sell their products online in 3 simple steps. It is a do-it-yourself (or assisted) e-commerce store creator that helps SMEs expand their sales opportunities; Linker.store offers a free subdomain name, inventory management, a range of store themes, payment gateway and logistics integration at special pre-negotiated rates.

Through a completed profile, your products/services and business profile can show up when potential buyers search for your company or similar products on GlobalLinker and even on global search engines (Google,Bing etc)

You can add important information like your business information, licences and certifications, your addresses and much more. You may also verify your profile to confirm your legal identity. This helps establish you as a credible and trustworthy business partner.

GlobalLinker aims to build a network of trusted SMEs on the platform.

A verified profile helps establish you as a credible and trustworthy business partner. When you verify your business profile, it tells other businesses about your authenticity and legitimacy and they will be a lot more comfortable in doing business with you. Further, a verified profile also has access to features that may be restricted if they are not verified - like posts, creating events etc.

Also any other company will be able to find you on GlobalLinker only after you have completed the company verification.

You can identify a verified business profile if you see a green check mark next to its business card.

It is also very simple to verify, within your profile, one simply has to provide an acceptable legal document of their company registered with GlobalLinker. You may click here to view the acceptable list of documents.