Abstract: A system and related method are disclosed for the creation of language-led collaborative multimedia documents. The method includes receiving a first user's identification of at least one term, receiving an instruction from the first user or a second user linking that at least one term to an exhibit, and displaying the term to other users with a representation of the exhibit that, when selected, causes the exhibit to display. The first user can control who is invited to link an exhibit to a given term, and who can see which portions of a completed document, or exhibits attendant thereto.

Abstract: A system and method to provide buyers with information that supports the selection of qualified vendors and service providers at the precise time they are prepared to make a purchase. To accomplish its function, the system includes three core elements: (1) a data retrieval system that makes it easy for ready and willing buyers to find and contact qualified businesses; (2) a proprietary electronic database with enhanced information regarding local businesses; (3) an electronic distribution network that employs live, enhanced directory assistance (EDA) operators via telephone as well as the World Wide Web, and simplifies the connections between motivated buyers and qualified sellers. Buyers are able to search the database of businesses to find the most qualified providers of goods/service that match their unique criteria. Sellers can use the service to better promote their offerings to a market that has moved beyond window shopping and that is ready to buy.