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According to a local business expert, it’s a myth that small and local business owners can’t compete with the large online stores or national chains. And he’s on a mission to make every small business owner in American aware of the options.
“In years past it was true that small and local business owners had a difficult time keeping up with the large marketing and advertising budgets of big business, but luckily, times have changed and that’s simply not the case anymore,” says a spokesman from FindUsLocal.com, a free small business directory that strives to level the playing field for small and local businesses. “Because today’s consumers look online when trying to find US local businesses, local shop owners now have the same chance as being seen in the search engine listings as the big guys, but only if they do it the smart way.”
He’s taking about using local business directories, those search engines that only show visitors the local results from their own city or town. These local directories are quickly become the best way for consumers to find a local business, and those local shops that aren’t yet listed are experiencing sagging sales.
“Let’s be real,” he says, “In this day and age, if a local business doesn’t have an online presence, there just isn’t any way they can complete. But unlike in the past, today’s shop owners don’t have to pay a fortune to be seen—they can simply create a local business listing and consumers will be able to find them.”
He wants every local shop and restaurant owner to know that the local business listings on quality small business directories are free. “You don’t have to pay a lot to be found online,” he says, “just make sure you list your business on a free small business directory that consumers actually use.”
About FindUsLocal: FindUsLocal uses geolocation technology in visitor’s browsers to construct a home page focused on their city, town or community. Right there on the front page, they’ll find local weather, sports results for their favorite teams, and announcements of the top musical acts and events coming to their city. Smart business owners list their businesses on the site to be seen by those who are specifically looking for businesses in their local area.
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