What is INTERACTIVE CHAMBER? |
INTERACTIVE CHAMBER is an award-winning marketplace that allows you to easily sell your professional expertise to qualified buyers around the world. Through this service, you can:
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How does the service work? |
INTERACTIVE CHAMBER is designed for Chamber Members who provide professional business services, and who are interested in marketing themselves and growing their business. Thousands of service providers already take advantage of INTERACTIVE CHAMBER as a marketing channel. Browse through our directory to see subscribers who are already listed with us. |
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How much does it cost? |
You can choose from four subscription packages, allowing you to pick the right set of marketing support for your company. These subscription offerings are purchased for a specific area of specialty (e.g., sales & marketing, design & multimedia, software & technology) and on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis for maximum flexibility. |
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Which subscription should I get? |
It depends on how you intend to use INTERACTIVE CHAMBER and how much marketing support your business needs.
If your intention is to maximize your sales opportunities and receive prime leads and tools, you should purchase either the GOLD Professional Package or SILVER Professional Package.
If your main intention is to build an online presence, you should consider our Enhanced Listing or Courtesy Listing. The Courtesy Listing is similar to a basic yellow page listing displaying contact information but with the added benefit. The Enhanced Listing is a more customized experience that allows you to better showcase your capabilities and experience to potential buyers.
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What do I get for my fees? |
INTERACTIVE CHAMBER vision is to build the most comprehensive site to facilitate service transactions. Our subscribers are provided with a broad range of support and tools to maximize their opportunities for winning work and clients, including: INTERACTIVE CHAMBER Marketing to Drive Buyer Traffic
- Marketing campaigns (e.g., search engine marketing, direct email, trade advertising)
- PR and media coverage
- Other marketplaces "powered by INTERACTIVE CHAMBER Online"
- Robust Marketing Tools
- A Business Storefront to promote your business and portfolio to buyers (see sample profile, sample portfolio)
- Ability to package and sell services as "Buy Nows" (see sample Buy Now)
- Opportunity to bid on project leads (see all open project leads)
- Collaboration Tools & Back-Office Support Archived email communication to build an audit trail
- Global billing and payment system
- An Online Reputation
- Clients rate you using our Feedback system (see sample feedback). You can use these ratings to help demonstrate your abilities and to win new clients on or off INTERACTIVE CHAMBER Online.
To learn more about the INTERACTIVE CHAMBER Online system, download our user guide (PDF).
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How do I get started selling? |
It's easy to get started selling on INTERACTIVE CHAMBER Online. Follow these easy steps, and soon you will be an active INTERACTIVE CHAMBER Online provider.
- Startup Activities
- Subscribe today to kick off your online selling
- Create a profile and describe your services and qualifications
- Develop a portfolio to showcase your past accomplishment
- Selling Activities
- Develop "Buy Now" packages to sell your services instantly
- Use your full allotment of leads and bid on relevant projects
Utilize our collaboration and billing and payment tools to deliver work and receive payment
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Can I use your site if I'm not from the North America? |
Yes. We have sellers from all over the world that provide our buyers with local knowledge of their markets and specialized skills. Our site supports multi-currency invoicing and payment, and all single-byte languages. |
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What is a typical project/buyer? |
Buyers come to IC-portal from all over the world, hoping to solve a wide range of business problems.
- Most Active Categories
- Design & Multimedia
- Web Design & Development
- Writing & Translation
Largest Project Categories
- Software & Technology
- Engineering & Design
- Sales & Marketing
Up-and-Coming Categories
- Administrative Support
- Accounting & Finance
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Will I win any work? How long does it take before my investment pays back? |
It depends on you. There are both successful and unsuccessful service providers on INTERACTIVE CHAMBER Online. Your ability to win work is determined by the quality of your services, your sales technique, and your business reputation. It is no different than competing for work outside of INTERACTIVE CHAMBER Online.
There are three ways to win work on INTERACTIVE CHAMBER Online, providing you with maximum flexibility for selling your expertise:
We have documented the best practices of our more successful providers.
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Who pays me for my work? |
You are hired directly by the client, and that client is solely responsible for paying you. INTERACTIVE CHAMBER Online is your marketing partner, and we do not guarantee client payments.
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How do I know that your service really works? |
We believe you are the best judge. Please browse our site and let us know what you think
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