Today, Austin-based BidModo launched a public beta version of its free online small business marketplace where business owners connect with local companies in a variety of business service categories. From accounting to graphic design, BidModo provides an online marketplace to increase productivity, reduce costs and link local companies.

BidModo is live nationally in 80 cities with active connections in over 100 business service categories, with the company planning to roll out in each focus city when once they reach a critical mass of vendors. Austin is the first city to receive an official launch.