I’m sure some of you have been seeing my tweets and Facebook posts about Spend Local SC. In essence, it’s an idea I got from some friends out in Oklahoma who run Keep It Local OK. I want to try and promote local businesses here in South Carolina, which are a big part of our economy. Here’s the run-down on how it will work.
For Consumers:
Consumers will be able to purchase Spend Local SC cards for $10 at participating businesses, which will afford them certain discounts or special offers at all of Spend Local SC’s member businesses. Through the savings offered from the various businesses, customers will be able to cover the initial price of the card in savings from its discounts!
For Businesses:
Businesses can participate for only $500/year. This entitles them to a description page on our website, as well as promotion by all of our various social media outlets. Businesses will be occasionally featured, with the opportunity to have owner interviews or other information added to their page’s description. Businesses will be asked to offer a special discount or other promotion to Spend Local SC cardholders. In addition, participating businesses will be able to purchase Spend Local SC cards at a discounted rate, and then resell them for the full retail price of $10, retaining all of the profit. Essentially, a business could cover their entire membership fee with profits from the cards, and possibly even begin to make money off of them!
So, what do you think? If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me!
