This column is sponsored by BizLaunch, a division of Arlington Economic Development.
Are you a small business owner looking to reach your customers? Looking for help with marketing? Or maybe you just want to show people that your business #slays?BizLaunch has just what you’ve been searching for.
BizLaunch created the brand-new Arlington Small Business Directory with your busy business and customers in mind. How? With a built-in SEO, opportunities for business owners to customize their profile, and a user-friendly layout for customers to search for local shops.
Businesses can use the app to upload pictures, list promos and discounts, and mark services like “takeout” or “outdoor dining.” Are you a minority-owned business in Clarendon? Or maybe you offer your services in other languages? You can list all that info (and more) too.
Once you’ve updated your profile, BizLaunch will advertise the platform year-round to Arlingtonians. There are no price tags, no hidden terms and conditions — just free marketing to promote consumers across Arlington (and the DMV) to shop small and local.
Eager to get started? All we need from you is to make your edits, which you can learn how to do by clicking this link. After that, BizLaunch will do the rest.
It is that simple (and free). So, log in, make your edits, and let Arlingtonians see how #slay it is to shop from you.
For questions on how to use the platform, contact Prakriti Deuja at [email protected].
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