Case Study

Surplus Connect – Simplifying Surplus Inventory Sales

B2B Marketplace / Industrial Equipment

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Project overview

Surplus Connect is an innovative B2B marketplace connecting businesses that want to buy or sell surplus industrial inventory. Designed to reduce delays, inefficiencies, and risks, it features silent bidding, escrow protection, and tiered access for different user types. The MVP focused on simplicity, security, and scalability.

Tools

We Used

Bubble
Figma

Challenges

Matt’s vision required solving key marketplace challenges:

Designing unique but connected experiences for buyers and sellers.

Creating an escrow-backed payment system to ensure trust and transparency.

Implementing an intelligent matching system between listings and buyer interest.

Supporting monetization via Basic (free) and Pro (premium) user tiers.

Ensuring scalable architecture that can support more users, categories, and regions.

Solutions

TechBuzzLabs delivered a feature-rich MVP through the following key solutions:

Marketplace Flow

Distinct buyer/seller interfaces with silent bidding and secure product listings.

Escrow Logic

Funds held securely until product delivery is confirmed by both parties.

Subscription Access

Tiered access with Pro users gaining early views, lower fees, and more control.

Dynamic Dashboards

Mobile-friendly, role-specific dashboards with notifications and listing tools.

Admin Portal

Enables control over listings, user access, analytics, and subscription settings.

Features

Why Choose TechBuzzLabs?

We specialize in creating powerful no-code solutions that help businesses grow and scale efficiently.

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Visual Clarity

Simple, clean interfaces that reduce friction and enhance usability.

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Rapid Development

Build and launch fully functional apps at record speed using visual development platforms.

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Cost-Effective

No-code tools enable high-quality builds with lower budgets, making innovation more accessible for startups and growing teams.

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Smart Integration

Connect seamlessly to third-party tools and APIs — from CRMs and payment processors to AI services and databases.

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User-Centric Design

Clean, responsive, and intuitive interfaces across all devices. We use design systems and best practices to ensure your app or website is easy to use.

Client Feedback

TechBuzzLabs delivered a high-performance, user-friendly platform that truly addresses the gap in the inventory marketplace space. Their attention to detail and understanding of marketplace dynamics made this a great experience. I’m excited for the next phase!

Darien

Matt

Founder, Surplus Connect