Now more than ever is the time to show up and stand out online, but most small businesses lack the time and expertise to do so alone. When you're not in the know, the digital world can be daunting and rob you of your time! You don't want to waste valuable resources on something that doesn't get results.
As entrepreneurs, we know what it feels like to wear multiple hats and lack the resources needed to reach your business goals & potential.
Like you, we are frustrated by big business & online giants having the upper hand over smaller, rural enterprises and believe nobody should be held back by digital overwhelm.
For both business and consumer, Argyll is a sprawling area and business owners are often at the mercy of the short tourist season and passing footfall. But there may be an untapped customer base not so far from your doorstep...the average Joe would much rather buy from a local trader than an online giant, if only there was a convenient way to do so!
To encourage & enable consumers to support local businesses across Argyll & Bute by providing a unified virtual market-place.
To help small business owners get online and in front of their potential customers as quickly & cost-effectively as possible.
To provide simple marketing solutions to Market Argyll Members so they can wear one less hat and focus on running their business.
Remember the days when weekend markets would be bustling full of customers ready to buy produce and wares from local traders?
Well, the Market Argyll platform will act as that virtual market-place for those customers to visit. You can set up your online stall to showcase your products & services, while we focus on driving people to the market. Your potential customers will be able to find you based on your location, business type & product offering.
We recognise that different types of business have different needs when it comes to their online presence. Not everyone needs a full e-commerce website, while some will reap the rewards and see a significant return on investment if they do sell their products online.
That’s why we’ve created options for all, with price plans to suit your business needs.
A Mini Market Stall will enable you to showcase your business at a basic level - including a brief outline of your offering, one image, contact details and whether you are trading during Co-Vid restrictions. Potential customers will be able to search and find you based on keywords, business type and location.
Quick & easy self-setup process and ability to upgrade at any time. As a Market Argyll member, bespoke marketing packages will also become available to you so you can increase your business visibility and reach a wider audience.
Opting in as a Market Professional will allow you to showcase your business at a premium level. As well as everything outlined above, you will receive a free 30 minute telephone consultation to go over your business requirements so we can support you in the best way possible.
From here, we will tailor your dedicated business page to your needs to give you a one-page website within Market Argyll - offering exceptional value when compared to the normal associated cost of hosting and designing your own site. Styled with your branding and personality so that market-goers can get to know your business, with a unique call-to-action to encourage your new potential customers to spend.
Serious vendors will opt for a Stand Out Stall - a completely bespoke website will become your virtual shop-front to stand alone in the online market with a curated customer experience.
Investment at this level will include all other features free for one year after opt-in, meaning you’ll get the added visibility from Market Argyll to drive traffic to your new site, which will be fully optimised for search engine rankings. Tailored to your needs, you will also have the option to sell your products directly online with sophisticated e-commerce functionality.
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Originally from Oban, Oliver is an experienced Web & Graphic designer. He has helped numerous locally based businesses as well as larger global companies with their online presence, making an impact online by increasing their sales and ability to market themselves to a wider audience. Although design is his main passion, when he’s not in the office, you’ll find him making the most of Argyll’s beautiful countryside, including hillwalking, cycling and photography.
Business & Management graduate, Kirsten, is a brand strategist & client experience expert with an extensive background in the hospitality & tourism industry. Originally from Cairnbaan, she now resides in Tarbert part-time, where she helps run her family’s seasonal restaurant. Away from her desk, she’ll likely be cooking up a storm or dining out on Argyll’s wonderful produce.
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