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Web-based methods and systems for exchanging information among partners

  • US 20040193480A1
  • Filed: 04/08/2004
  • Published: 09/30/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/07/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for exchanging information within a partnership using a web-based system including a server coupled to a centralized database of business data relating to the partnership and at least one client system, the server including a plurality of analytical tools, said method comprising:

  • providing forms stored within the server as web pages for the insertion of updated partnership business data and causing the forms to be displayed on a client system;

    uploading forms that include updated partnership business data intended for use by other authorized users to the server, wherein the updated partnership business data is stored within the database;

    formatting the partnership business data uploaded using web pages stored within the server;

    downloading the web pages to authorized users requesting the updated partnership business data;

    accessing the plurality of analytical tools including an authorization for expenditure tool, the authorization for expenditure tool enables an authorized user to submit a request for a proposed expenditure within the partnership; and

    tracking the proposed expenditure request using the authorization for expenditure tool through an approval process within the partnership.

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