1. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium that facilitates a buyer-initiated feature within a business transaction, the medium having embodied thereon instructions executable by a processor to: construct a virtual forum based upon a request for bids associated with an offer for purchase of a product or service; receive a response to the request, wherein the response includes a price with a price per unit for the product or service specified as a function of volume; configure the virtual forum to display in real time at least a current low price per unit at a plurality of volume tiers; and identify a set of minimum inputs based upon information received from a class of suppliers, wherein the set of minimum inputs is specific to the product or service and selectable as buyer criteria by a potential buyer in connection with the request for bids.