1. Upon completion of i2m, the user decides if they would like futher assisstance. If so the outline what require. This could include "Investment", "IT Hardware", "Grant", "Prototype", "UK South East"
2. The i2m user then submits their fully researched Business Proposition to the Ideas Bank. This contains NO confidential information.
3. Once it researches the Ideas Bank, the organisations and individuals who have registered to
help new business ideas are alerts by email, should it match the criteria they have specified. This email will prompt them to log in to i2monline to check their account. Here they can view the submitted Business Proposition.
4a. If the proposition does not seem relevant or is not of interest, the business expert would take no action.
4b. If the proposition is of interest to the business expert they are able to contact the i2m user directly using the email details provided.
(At this i2monline is no longer part of the process)
5. Should the user wish to, a conversation can then take place between the i2m user and the business expert, The i2m user has up to now disclosed no confidential information. Should they choose to i2monline strongly recommend AT LEAST a confidentiality agreement is put in place (a template of which can be found in resources). However, legal advice may be appropriate depending on the nature of the discussion.