CHURCH MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Why a Church Business Directory?
COVID-19 has severely impacted small businesses. Many had to close, while many continue to fight off closure.
The popularity of directory websites is growing. More and more businesses are rushing to boost their digital presence and directory listings are a no-brainer form of advertising.
With a Church Member Business Directory the Church is showing the business owners of their congregation that they understand their struggle with not being able to find local online advertising options that are affordable...that they appreciate the neighborhood, and all the things that make their community a great place to live.
The Church Member Business Directory Shows them that they truly care about helping them.
This interaction will help them be more engaged with the business leaders in their city. It will be noticed by the community and result in exposure to a new audience which in turn could result in increased mass attendance and/or donations.
With more people spending time at home during the pandemic and now working from home, internet usage has seen a huge spike. When consumers are spending more time online, that means more opportunities for businesses to be seen online.
Local businesses are spending more on online advertising than ever before, and a local directory offers them a low-cost option to promote their business online, within their community.
A local directory is a great way to let their customers know they are open and promote their special deals and upcoming events.
WHO WE ARE
WE CREATE FREE BUSINESS DIRECTORIES FOR CHURCH MEMBERS THAT OWN BUSINESSES
Our mission is to help them and their members that own local businesses get more visibility and exposure via a CHURCH BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Directories help local businesses increase visibility, improve search results, build credibility and drive traffic to their website and retail locations.
Potential customers are using their smartphones more than ever to look up local stores, services and more. They search for and review businesses online. The more accessible a business is online, including being listed in local directories, the more likely consumers will choose them over the competition.
Advertising is like a phone number – it is an essential part of doing business.
If a business is going to succeed, it’s going to need to, and keep advertising.
Small businesses are always looking for affordable ways to advertise online and a local directory is the perfect place to promote their business.
It's less expensive than traditional advertising like radio, newspapers or direct mail
WHAT DO THE CHURCHES DO?
They consistently promote the Business Directory to the members of their congregation by adding the site URL and provided QR Code in emails and all printed materials (bulletins, newsletters and flyers) and a link on their website.
They consistently ask all business owners to send us their contact information via email so we can list them in the directory FOR FREE.
We can also list Non-profits within the church membership at their option
This directory is EXCLUSIVELY for posting businesses owned by members of their congregation, disciples, staff members, and immediate family ONLY.
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SAMPLE DIRECTORY PROMOTION:
PLEASE SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES OWNED BY OUR MEMBERS!!
Check Out Our Church Members Business Directory
(we will provide the directory URL)
The directory is EXCLUSIVELY for businesses owned by members of our congregation, staff, and immediate family.
Come back often to see new listings and support them with your dollars!
List your business and/or services today!
It's easy – email info@vmpromotions.com or call 703-539-5429
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WHAT DO CHURCHES GET?
A FREE BUSINESS DIRECTORY
We will provide the URL and a QR CODE to add to all printed materials.
ALL BUSINESSES START WITH A FREE BASIC LISTING
Business name, Phone, email, website
They can UPGRADE to a Silver listing @ $49 per month
ADD: Logo, brief business history/information, current business hours, special event/announcements
OR
They can UPGRADE to a Gold listing @ $69 per month
Silver listing PLUS: Weekly Deals, Loyalty Rewards
6 Month Listing Subscriptions: Pay for 5 months and get the 6th MONTH FREE
Annual Listing Subscriptions: Pay for 9 months and get 3 MONTHS FREE!
THE CHURCH WILL RECEIVE A PERCENTAGE OF ALL MONTHLY LISTING FEES
All they do is consistently promote the business directory to their congregation
The more businesses that upgrade their listing = more revenue to the Church!
Businesses will pay the Monthly listing fee on the 1st of each month
Your referral fee is paid on the 15th of each month
WHAT DO THE BUSINESSES GET?
INCREASED VISIBILITY FOR FREE
MORE DETAILED BUSINESS INFORMATION AT A SPECIAL RATE
CONFIDENTIALITY- Only business information will be listed.
CURRENT INFORMATION ABOUT THE BUSINESS
The Business Directory is not a Church Endorsement
You simply want to assist members that own businesses by letting the congregation know their businesses exist and allow them to offer special deals or discounts to other church members.
The Businesses agree that all communication will be done outside of church activities, events etc…
All businesses listed in the directory give permission for other members to view their business profile in order to decide whether to do business with them.
The business Directory’s intent is solely for the purpose of members of the congregation to offer their product or service to members of the congregation.
WE DO EVERYTHING ELSE
We create, host, manage and update the Church Business Directory
We handle all customer service, invoicing, and referral payments to you.
Take a look at a Sample Church Business Directory on your phone right now:
sttim.churchbusiness.directory
stleo.churchbusiness.directory
CONTACT US TODAY TO SET UP YOUR BUSINESS DIRECTORY!