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Are your networking efforts leading to new business opportunities? Want to expose your business to new referrals and build solid business relationships? OPEN Referral is a collective voice for businesses exchanging referrals across Central Florida. We help local businesses build rewarding relationships with consumers and its communities. We invite you to express your opinion and let us know how we help build a better business environment in Central Florida. Visit http://www.openReferral.com/ to claim your free one page listing in the OPEN Referral Local Business Directory and join the conversation on the openReferral CFL Business Referrals facebook group.

The purpose and function of this group is to set the stage for business referrals in an open and free way. Professional are able to develop a close relationship with other professionals within the Group and generate and receive referrals for each other. Participants must request there free 1 page listing to get involved and be listed on approval in the free business directory. Please note that this site is completely free and is brought you through the support of the web2office hosting platform and the accomtec management team. If you would like to donate to the cause then simply use the donate link on the side bar or use the contact us page to reach out.

 


Benefits of Listing in Web Directories

Are you struggling to gain exposure for your business? Advertising is the name of the game if you are in charge of or own a business. To do this, it is important to have as much of an online presence as you do a physical one. The Internet is a sign of the times. It allows people to market and advertise goods and services in new and exciting ways like having an online business listing in a local directory. These directories really will help raise the profile of your business so you can reap the benefits through increased customer numbers and profits.

When it comes to a business, exposure is everything. Online business directories help provide local visitors and other web users around the world with access to information about your company services and products. The more people who know about your business, the more money you can make. Such exposure helps with name and brand recognition so that you can expect higher sales and publicity.

By listing your business with online business directories, you take a look at other competing companies and what they sell and offer. Knowledge is power when it comes to analyzing the services of other businesses. From this knowledge, you can make a solid business plan and work to ensure the future success of your business. Thus, you strengthen the lifeline of your business just by doing your homework.

The major benefits of listing in an online local directory include:

Exposure - local customers are increasingly using local online business directories to source information about businesses, products and services before making a purchase decision
Search Engine Optimization - links from online business directories are valuable for increasing search engine ranking
Cost Effectiveness - listing your business in a directory is a very inexpensive form of advertising for your business especially compared to newspaper, radio and TV advertising.


Using online business directories is a great choice for companies and groups that are looking to save a bit of money. After all, posting to directories is inexpensive and sometimes free and is a great way to reach people in an affordable manner. Gone are the days it was necessary to spend thousands of dollars on advertising campaigns. Saving this money will help you re-focus how you spend your money.

If you join online business directories, you will be able to meet and greet other people involved in the business industry. Thus, you can network and find out about government tax breaks and grants and can share your struggles and gain some much needed advice. The more you know about other businesses and their owners and managers, the more you will know about your industry. Meeting like-minded people really will make you feel less alone and can help you stay focused.

Online business directories are great because they provide you with an inexpensive way to get the word out about your company and will enable you to see what other businesses are offering. This increased visibility will help you stay afloat in the business world. The more people who see your business online, the more likely it is that they will purchase your products and services. Thus, enlisting the help of online business directories is smart advertising for people who want to ensure the success of their business.

OpenReferral.com offers great opportunity for listing your business in a local directory for the Central Florida region. Clients enjoy free listings and mentions across the Open Referral social media network premium directories including twitter.com, Facebook.com and merchantcircle.com which also provide valuable backlinks for search engine placement (note: our free listings in the Open Referral are similar to what others charge hundreds of dollars for).

Clients Come to You

The primary benefit of becoming a part of Open Referral is the increase in business that results from having a team of local business professionals promoting your business on a daily basis!

  1. First, you receive referrals from members as they develop trust in you by doing business with you.
  2. Next, fellow members begin referring you to friends, relatives, business associates and customers. It is estimated that each of us knows over 200 individuals - in group with 100+ members, you gain access to well over 20,000 prospects!
  3. Introductions to acquaintances of fellow Open Referral members who are in a position to help your business in other ways can be as important as referrals.
  4. Finally, those members who develop a strong working relationship often explore and develop co-operative marketing efforts.

Our email system allows anyone in the community to email you directly from your Open Referral business listing. Outline your perfect client on your profile so local consumers can make an informed choice and have any requests sent straight to you. Never has it been so easy to have potential clients get in touch with you.

Showcase Your Business

If you join online business directories, you will be able to meet and greet other people involved in the business industry. Thus, you can network and find out about government tax breaks and grants and can share your struggles and gain some much needed advice. The more you know about other businesses and their owners and managers, the more you will know about your industry. Meeting like-minded people really will make you feel less alone and can help you stay focused.

Online business directories are great because they provide you with an inexpensive way to get the word out about your company and will enable you to see what other businesses are offering. This increased visibility will help you stay afloat in the business world. The more people who see your business online, the more likely it is that they will purchase your products and services. Thus, enlisting the help of online business directories is smart advertising for people who want to ensure the success of their business.

OpenReferral.com offers great opportunity for listing your business in a local directory for the Central Florida region. Clients enjoy free listings and mentions across the Open Referral social media network premium directories including twitter.com, Facebook.com and merchantcircle.com which also provide valuable backlinks for search engine placement (note: our free listings in the Open Referral are similar to what others charge hundreds of dollars for).

Highlight your business and forge stronger bonds with the community.

  • Increase your exposure to Google, Bing, Ask, and Yahoo.
  • List you business with other local businesses.
  • You have the ability to customize your list to ensure your message gets out to Localized exposure

Ambassador Program

The OPEN Referral ambassador program promotes awareness about OPEN Referral, the benefits and services while encouraging members to become more involved in the “give more” approach to helping businesses grow.

Ambassadors earn points by calling and visiting other chamber members for interacting / engaging with other local businesses, coordinating one monthly meeting in there area, participate in discussions in the OPEN Referral facebook group, recruiting other ambassadors, encourage fellow local businesses to get listed in the OPEN Referral Local Business Directory, and participating in chamber projects. At the end of each month, these points are tallied and an Ambassador of the Month is named.

Why become an OPEN Referral ambassador?

  • As an ambassador, you will gain valuable business exposure by being the first to meet new members and put your company's name in the forefront.
  • Ambassadors will be showcased as OPEN Referral Ambassadors on the
    • openReferral.com website.

To learn more about becoming a chamber ambassador, please email using our contact form, or contact Patrick R. Leary at (407) 756-1170.

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