#lookforlocal
- Consumer requests that match, appear in your ‘feed’. taxonomy based
- Anonymously browse, choose best-fit.
- See trends, what consumer source online.
- Sales leads, they ‘want’ to source local.
- Speed, from the consumers mind > to your product knowledge > in one swipe > “yes, we sell it”
What do we need?
Business-info, Logo, Shopfront,
- Lo setup: no inventory or product management, just reply!
- Lo tech: Anyone can use. simple direct messaging with ‘quick texts’.
- One-touch-reply: an automated message is sent; i.e. ‘Yes we sell this & your business contact detail.
- Quick-texts: less typing with ready messages, links etc.
- Sustainable: save them journeys, easily show alternatives, reduce direct imports. #SDGs
Websites vs Human knowledge;
The human mind is the most updated resource every indigenous business has; be it suppliers inventory, catalogues, producers. product in showroom, in warehouse.
Even the most sophisticated website wont outperform the knowledge of experienced local staff when it comes to product sourcing, availability or suitability.
Many Bricks-and-Mortar owners cannot afford the SEO specialists or resources to keep websites up-to-date, or remain on top of search engine results every month.
Use losume as that quick human & real-time interface.
Connect with mobile-first people:
- They’re too busy, less time.
- Have less local knowledge (young or new to area).
- Are limited in mobility – or cost, time, travel and visit stores.
Meet your customer in a way big-ecommerce cannot.
Different yet simple. The feedback is fab! and we listen to everyone polishing as we go. Want a demo?, say via the contact link above..
Fee waived for early users!
Local Business Pilot
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€ 71
Per Month- Unlimited requests
- Gold Store (Badge)
- Priority (Sooner alerts)
- Create Billboard (Ads)
How much time will this cost me? - really
Five minute setup. Say a few main categories you supply, sub-categories are estimated. Add or fine-tune anytime. Choose who to reply (choose your sale!), just text, or use the quick-reply tool; from 1-swipe automated response, to extended 1-touch rapid-replies.
What's the Catch?
Businesses make a small monthly contribution for sales-leads, trends, exposure. Payment is not mandatory from the pilot users (County Sligo) So no catch, by being ready to answer/take sales enquiries, your supporting the mission. A little patience is appreciate as users build up (and some may experiment!). Participation costs nothing, App is light, private, no sneaky stuff.
Can another sales person ...
Yes one login can be shared amongst other staff.
Can we add brand names, other items?
Yes, add brands & other terms in your ‘whitelist’ and fine-tune your ‘categories’ anytime.
Must we reply after business hours?
No. But If you choose to, losume is designed to make this a breeze. App notifications are scheduled to respect most staff users as default.
May we show off a product?
80% of business are asking, so we’ve introduced a ‘Billboard’ You can set relevant and smart keywords for greater exposure. This is a an ‘S7 (pro) feature.
How will losume cover costs?
Businesses who promote losume will receive free to discounted membership. But the business model is a reasonable single annual/monthly contribution in exchange for 1. Sales leads, 2. Industry related trends and 3. Brand exposure. Some already have donated in Sligo , supporting the initiative – Thank you! 💚💪😍
Why?
- Many are unable to visit stores
- Unaware of local options
- Just need convenience
- Those that dismiss local websites (not showcasing full range)
- Because of modern consumer behaviours
- Aggressive targeting, weaking future economies.
Local stores struggle against well-resourced online giants and shifting SEO demands, often opting-out of the ‘rat race,’ which means consumers must visit in person to explore local options.
losuming can lower journey’s and direct imports. Empowering the #LocalEconomy conveniently source preferred local options.
When available in other counties?
Interest is building from other areas, losume will expand where community is strongest. To position your area or county for early adoption register your interest here. the wider the variety of local retailer types, the sooner losume will be with you. National marketing campaigns are w.i.p.
Multiple Stores
We have stores in different towns / counties, how….
losume treats every local store equally as an individual business account. For larger chain stores, they differ in what they individually contribute back, local consumers ultimately will decide, they also understand spending indigenously or with you is better than Big ECommerce.