Your Questions Answered: The FAQ’s of Locally Owned, The Small Business Directory

At Locally Owned, The Small Business Directory, we’re passionate about empowering independent businesses and fostering stronger communities. We understand you might have questions about how we operate and what sets us apart. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions to help you learn more about our mission and how you can be a part of it.

What is Locally Owned, The Small Business Directory? We are a dedicated online directory that puts small businesses first. With over 80 unique features, Locally Owned, The Small Business Directory is designed exclusively to highlight, support, and champion small businesses.

Can any business join Locally Owned? No. We have a clear focus: we only accept small businesses. We do not showcase franchises or chain stores on our platform, ensuring our commitment to independent enterprises.

What is SB-News? SB-News is your go-to source for relevant small business news, both locally and nationally. We create insightful articles related to the small business world, including features about real small businesses, valuable marketing tips, industry insights (like corporate exposés), and much more.

Why should I join Locally Owned, The Small Business Directory? You should join because we promise to consistently put small businesses first. Unlike many other directories such as Yellow Pages, Yelp, Google Business Profile, Bing, Apple, and Facebook, we have no institutional investors. Our platform is dedicated solely to showcasing and supporting small businesses.

However, we also encourage you to continue utilizing other directories. Doing so helps build prominence for your business, which can lead to higher rankings on Google searches. Plus, many people will still use those platforms to find businesses like yours.

What is the mission statement of Locally Owned, The Small Business Directory? Our mission statement is straightforward: “We promise to only serve the best interests of small businesses.” This mission is guided by a core mantra that we live by, both as a business and as individuals: “Shopping small, supporting local for stronger communities.”

How do small businesses join Locally Owned, The Small Business Directory? Joining us is easy! You can become a part of our growing community by clicking “Add a Business” on our homepage, sending us a direct message here, messaging us on one of our social media channels, or heading straight to our add listing page. Here is more information on “How to create a business listing on Locally owned THE Small Business Directory”.

How much does it cost to join Locally Owned, The Small Business Directory? Currently, it costs $499 for small businesses to join Locally Owned, The Small Business Directory with a lifetime membership. We also offer an annual membership for $99. Additionally, we have a free membership option available with limited features, but it still provides a great SEO addition for your business.

What is your affiliate, ambassador or partner program at Locally owned? This program is for small business supporters, content creators, and small businesses to grow the directory while rewarding those who actively support small businesses and the community. For more information about the locally owned partner/affiliate program, please click here.

What are the different features small businesses can utilize on Locally owned? Here is a list of the different features available for small businesses. Please remember we constantly add new features, and that lifetime members receive first access to any new features.

At Locally Owned, we truly believe that “Shopping small, supporting local for stronger communities.” Join us today and be part of a directory that’s built for you.

If you have any other questions, send us an email at [email protected]

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