Ease in locating quality/trusted black-owned; black operated businesses

Ability to rate, review, refer/recommend black owned businesses

*Build long-term relationships. Connect [communicate] with and network with businesses or other members.

Benefit: Ability to “link” to businesses and professionals creating a personal network; Meeting members and/or Introducing members within an online community—recommender (rating) and referral capabilities; Claimable profiles created for businesses. Favorite businesses or professionals you like(?)

Involvement in building a vibrant community economically by support of black owned businesses.

Save Money! Receive notification of coupons or special offers from businesses you are connected to or those who wish to patronize you.

Tips/News Letter/Blog—Financial, Consumer, Health, Faith, Black History

1.) Ease in Locating quality black-owned, black operated businesses--  add listings that provide people with important information about you that they can see immediately when they search in Google.  List your location in Google Maps, your business hours and a description of the items you have. Restaurants can have a menu available for customers to view online.

2.) Sales impacted by reviews and ratings—word-of-mouth marketing.

3.) *Build long-term relationships. Connect [communicate] with and network with consumers/businesses. Timely Thank customer for their patronage. Rectify inconsistencies and offer resolution.

4.) Increased business exposure resulting in increased revenue. Branding—personalized (claimable) profiles. Improved online reputation (management).

5.) Lead generation—finding consumers ready to purchase. Targeted market.

6.) Connect with consumers and other quality businesses

7.) Mobile ready online solution.

8.) Search Engine Optimization:  link to your website people can read a brief overview of your business and then click through to a landing page where they will have more information and can make a purchase or reservation.???

9.) Sponsored/Featured/Advertising opportunities to increase exposure on Greenlexi.

10.) Tips-Newsletter/Blog—Topics: Marketing, Branding ,Taxes, Customer Service, Public Relations, Banking, Finance, Credit, **Monthly Featured Business, paid article, etc…