We are pleased to be teaming up with Crowdfunder on their new Pay it Forward campaign to help provide Southport businesses a platform to gather funds from customers, for goods and services to be used once the business is back open
As COVID-19 spreads in the UK, and we begin spending more time in doors, customers are inevitably spending less money with small businesses and we all to well understand the challenge you face, and the need for regular flow of cash to pay salaries or rent and utilities.
What can Crowdfunder do for your business?
Crowdfunder are providing the tech and tools for small businesses to pre-sell their meals, events, hotel bookings etc. for cash now on a promise people can redeem the services at a later date. Meaning people can book and look forward to future activities while supporting their favourite small businesses to stay afloat and ease short term cash flow problems during this crisis. Crowdfunder is covering all fundraising and transaction fees which are normally applied to help maximise the support we can give to help secure businesses futures.
How does it work?
It’s simple > small business; who may be worried about their future due to COVID-19, can set-up a Pay it Forward campaign offering customers the option to book meals, a room for the night or a ticket to an event now, based on a promise to deliver in the future.
- Head to crowdfunder.co.uk/pay-it-forward
- Tell people about your business and what makes it special
- Let them know what service or products they can pre pay for or any additional rewards you have for them supporting you now
- Add your payment details to receive the money
- Spread the word and get your loyalist customers behind you to share it
To sign up now please click here or head to crowdfunder.co.uk/funds/businesses to find out more
Maybe* Social Media Management
Not only this, but as a BID we have been working with the Institute of Place Management and the team at Crowdfunder to provide all levy payers access to the Maybe* social media management platform.
Maybe* allows businesses to monitor insights and engagement across their social media channels in one place. By connecting your accounts, you can engage with other businesses and customers in one place, monitor competition, respond to comments and messages and see who is talking about your business and the nature of the conversations!
