Providing an online non-downloadable Internet-based system application featuring technology enabling users to access a directory of small supplier businesses and large buyer businesses; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software and applications for enabling users to access a directory of small supplier businesses and large buyer businesses; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for small supplier businesses and large buyer businesses for facilitating access to a directory of business contacts; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for conducting education featuring instruction in small business operations