1. A method of preparing a response when providing e-Directory services to a user making a user request for location-based supplier information, said method comprising: identifying from said user request a desired location for which the user is requesting supplier information; identifying from the user request at least one informational element useful in querying a directory of suppliers; querying a primary directory of suppliers using said desired location and said informational element, in order to generate primary supplier hits; querying a world wide web (www) using said desired location and said informational element, in order to generate www supplier hits; merging said primary supplier hits with said www supplier hits to create a list of suppliers including a plurality of facts respecting each supplier in said list; sorting all supplier hits in said list, by proximity to said desired location; purging any duplicate supplier hits; and formatting said list of suppliers to remove any facts extraneous to presentation over a viewing device to said user.