Referral Statistics

A recent poll of businesses showed that 41.4% of businesses count on referrals for over 80% of their sales. It further showed that nearly one third of businesses receive less than half of their business from referrals, with the remaining businesses somewhere in between.

If you're in the "have not" portion of this poll, no doubt you're wondering how you can increase your share of referrals. After all, referrals are the most effective and affordable way of increasing your sales and growing your bottom line. What can you do to position yourself more like the 14.1% of businesses surveyed got 100% of their business from referrals?

The answer to that question could no doubt fill volumes, but here are a few quick tips:

1. Prove that you're referrable. A referral is sending someone that you care about to someone that you respect. Have you shown yourself to be worthy?

2. Give someone a reason to give to you. Let's be real, everyone is looking out for their own bottom line. If you find a way to contribute to their bottom line, they'll be looking out for you too!

3. Be memorable and be educational! No matter what business you're in, it's competitive out there. Others are looking for the same referrals you are. Find a way to stand out from the crowd. Being unique isn't enough if your business community doesn't know everything you do. Make sure you educate your fellow business owners about your complete skill set; otherwise you'll be missing referral opportunities.

4. Maintain your relationships. It's a human weakness, what we see the most is remembered first. If you don't maintain a meaningful relationship with your business community, don't be surprised if they don't remember to refer to you.

The Value Pages Group can help you develop and expand on the ideas presented above. The best part is that you're able to do it online around your own schedule. Please join us so we can work together to build your business.

We Believe Everyone Has Something to Give

Whether you're just getting started in business or you've had a successful business for decades, you have something to give the business community. It could be your energy, your experience, or your willingness to learn. The Value Pages Group makes it easier than ever to show up and pitch in. You can't buy your way to The Value Pages Group supremacy, but you can contribute your way there. Teach a seminar. Post to the forum. Host an event. Whatever your skills you have, if you share them with the business community they will multiply the power of your business.

We Believe in Giving to Get

Ok, you're ambitious. We get it! You're motivated. But in order to stand out from the rat race, you have to be willing to give to get. It's no mystery that generous people are magnets for good will and opportunity. A business' reputation defines it, and a giving spirit polishes a reputation like nothing else. Give without expecting anything in return and you'll be amazed at what comes back to you. The Value Pages Group allows it all to happen in just minutes per week.

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We Believe in Competition and Collaboration

We know that some people think competition is a bad word, but those people are only thinking of themselves and not their client bases. Our businesses develop and improve because of competition. Competition makes us all better! We want there to be a little bit of competition in our group, but we don't want it to be a free for all, that's why we only allow two members per profession per chapter.

Competition is great, but collaboration takes great businesses to the next level. Technology and consumer demands are causing business practices to evolve at an incredible pace. It's important to compare notes with other business owners, even other businesses in your field to make sure you understand and implement best practices. The Value Pages Group makes it easier than ever! Join us!

We Believe in Building Business Communities

A business community is more than a group of businesses that share a geographic location. "Community" denotes unity and cooperation. Community is a convergence of energy and ideas for the common good. The business community is the foundation of the overall community. A healthy and prosperous business community is a direct contributor to a happy and successful community. The Value Pages Group gives you a convenient and powerful forum to grow and strengthen your business community. If you don't believe in the power of your business community, don't be surprised to find yourself isolated. (Is that what your business needs?)