Why Stronger Communites matter
The Challenge
When residents choose chain or online stores over local businesses, or drive to distant retail parks instead of walking to neighbourhood businesses, it puts a strain on the local economy. Over time, this can reduce local job opportunites, weaken connections between neighbours, and diminish the unique characters of the places we call home.
At poddle
By empowering businesses and rewaarding customers for local spending, every purchase tales is one step closer to a world in which we all love where we live.
THE FACTS
Local Commerce is great for local communities
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400%
more value to local economies
From money spent totally due to the local multiplier effect
(LM3, 2025).
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Stronger
sense of local identity
Since locally owned businesses reflect the personally of a place.
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Better
for the environment
For the environment with fewer transportation miles and less packaging lowering carbon emissions.
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Higher
levels of community wellbeing
with more connections,
trust and collaboration.
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Greater
visitor appeal and tourism
generating additional
income from elsewhere.
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More
local jobs and opportunities
by retaining money
in local economies.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
We need to stop community decline
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Loss of Local
Character
When small businesses close down, towns and cities risk losing what make them special and distinct.
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Reduced Community Engagement
Since locally owned businesses reflect the personally of a place.
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Missed Economic
Opportunity
An underdeveloped local economy leads to fewer job openings and business innovation making it harder for communities
to adapt and grow.
OUR MISSION
We're on a mission to inspire and empower communities to grow stronger together by:
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Supporting local businesses
We provide powerful, affordable tools that help local independents attract more footfall, boost revenue, and thrive.
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Incentivising local customers
Through better connections and rewards, we encourage people to discover (and rediscover) the charm of local experiences.
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Creating a virtuous guide
Strong local economies lead to thriving communities, which in turn attract more visitors and investment - ultimately making our neighbourhoods better places to live, work and explore.
HOW CAN YOU HELP
Do your part
Shop local
The next time you need groceries, a gift, a meal out, consider visiting independently owned businesses.
Spread the word
Be and advocate
Support local places and community initiatives that help small businesses grow and thrive.
Use poddle
Whether as a business or a customer join our community of people who love where they love and watch as every interaction helps build a brighter future for your neighbourhood.
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TOGETHER
We make a difference
Every reward claimed, every purchase made, every message sent through poddle helps fuel the growth and vitality of communities. By choosing to spend locally, or to grow your business locally - you're investing in your neighbours, your local environment, and the future of your area.