{"id":1615,"date":"2022-02-22T16:21:30","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T16:21:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/?page_id=1615"},"modified":"2023-07-06T15:28:45","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T15:28:45","slug":"agency-support-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/agency-support-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Government Agency Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:500px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-nv-light-bg-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-344\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/banner12.jpg\" style=\"object-position:52% 100%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"52% 100%\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-nv-site-bg-color has-text-color\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-link-color-color\">Government Agency Support<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Get Help for Every Step of the Procurement Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">As part of DemandStar&#8217;s ongoing commitment to our agencies, we provide these resources to support your ongoing procurement needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Here you can find articles and videos to help guide you through many of DemandStar&#8217;s tools:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#planning-for-procurement\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-text-color-color\"><strong>Procurement Planning<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#bid-solicitation\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-text-color-color\">Bid Solicitation<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#evaluation\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-text-color-color\">Evaluation<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-neve-link-hover-color-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>New!<\/strong> <a href=\"#contract-management\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-text-color-color\"><strong>Contract Management<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#awarding-a-bid\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-text-color-color\">Awarding a Bid<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"#account-management\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-text-color-color\">Account Management<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><form role=\"search\" method=\"get\" action=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/\" class=\"wp-block-search__button-inside wp-block-search__icon-button wp-block-search\"    ><label class=\"wp-block-search__label\" for=\"wp-block-search__input-1\" >Search<\/label><div class=\"wp-block-search__inside-wrapper\"  style=\"width: 100%\"><input class=\"wp-block-search__input\" id=\"wp-block-search__input-1\" placeholder=\"\" value=\"\" type=\"search\" name=\"s\" required \/><button aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"wp-block-search__button has-icon wp-element-button\" type=\"submit\" ><svg class=\"search-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M13 5c-3.3 0-6 2.7-6 6 0 1.4.5 2.7 1.3 3.7l-3.8 3.8 1.1 1.1 3.8-3.8c1 .8 2.3 1.3 3.7 1.3 3.3 0 6-2.7 6-6S16.3 5 13 5zm0 10.5c-2.5 0-4.5-2-4.5-4.5s2-4.5 4.5-4.5 4.5 2 4.5 4.5-2 4.5-4.5 4.5z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t<\/svg><\/button><\/div><\/form>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"planning-for-procurement\">Procurement Planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Get the most out of your bid and reach even more suppliers using DemandStar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re just starting a procurement project, search our database first to see if neighboring agencies posted a similar project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/agency-support\/partnership-announcement-template\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#3395a4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Partnership Announcement Template<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/agency-support\/researching-bids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/HowGovernmentsResearch.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/HowGovernmentsResearch.jpg 460w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/HowGovernmentsResearch-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/agency-support-2\/demandstar-agency-page-set-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/agencysetup.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/agencysetup.jpg 474w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/agencysetup-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How is DemandStar Free?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rLdTYfem39Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"bid-solicitation\">Bid Solicitation<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Posting a bid or electronic bid (eBid) is easy to do with DemandStar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to add keywords (commodity codes) to expand your reach to new suppliers and add an existing list of suppliers you know and trust. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/blogs\/when-rfps-are-too-long\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"color:#3395a4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">When RFPs Are Too Long for Their Own Good<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/blogs\/increase-supplier-diversity\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#3395a4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The Best Way to Increase Supplier Diversity<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#3395a4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/agency-support\/how-to-post-a-bid-announcement\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#199b92\" class=\"has-inline-color\">How to Post a Bid Announcement<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/blogs\/what-to-do-no-one-responds-to-rfp\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#3395a4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">What to Do if No One Responds to Your RFP<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/agency-support\/how-to-quote\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-neve-link-hover-color-color\">How to Create and Award a Quote<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/how-to-post-an-ebid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"358\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ebidding.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ebidding.jpg 358w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ebidding-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/agency-support-2\/using-the-similar-planholders-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/similarplanholder-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1975\" width=\"360\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/similarplanholder-2.jpg 359w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/similarplanholder-2-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/agency-support\/how-to-post-a-bid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"461\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/howtopostabid.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/howtopostabid.jpg 461w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/howtopostabid-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/agency-support\/using-commodity-codes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/howtoaddcommoditycodesBids.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/howtoaddcommoditycodesBids.jpg 460w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/howtoaddcommoditycodesBids-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/agency-support\/adding-supplemental-suppliers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"459\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/howtoaddsupsups.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/howtoaddsupsups.jpg 459w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/howtoaddsupsups-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"evaluation\">Evaluation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/agency-support\/using-the-estimated-budget-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/usingestimatedbudget.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/usingestimatedbudget.jpg 475w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/usingestimatedbudget-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Agencies who use DemandStar reporting can show how much they saved on projects due to better competition and the diversity of suppliers reached. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#link\" rel=\"nofollow\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/blogs\/end-of-fiscal-year-procurement-planning-tips\/\">End of Year Planning Tips for Procurement<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"awarding-a-bid\">Awarding a Bid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/agency-support\/awarding-a-bid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Awards.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Awards.jpg 473w, https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Awards-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Awarding bids with the DemandStar Awards process saves time, prevents vendor confusion, and helps you stay organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See how the awards process helps you manage bid documents and send custom notifications to selected suppliers, unselected suppliers, and colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/blogs\/how-to-rfp-anslysis\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#3395a4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">How to Efficiently Review RFP Bids<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contract-management\">Contract Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the PDF &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Add-Contract-Details.pdf\">How to Use DemandStar Contract Management in 5 Steps<\/a>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to use DemandStar&#039;s Contract Management\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BJSyhjamZ3U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"account-management\">Account Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Manage your account settings within the DemandStar dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">You can add multiple users with different permissions, update your subscription, and add frequently used publications to your bids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/blogs\/gather-preferred-vendors\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#3395a4\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Gather Your Preferred Vendors in One Place<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/agency-support\/adding-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Addusers.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/network.demandstar.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Addusers.jpg 460w, 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