Empower Local High Street Businesses Through Sponsorship

Be the Catalyst for Local Business Success

The Challenge: Local high street and town centre businesses—those that serve customers face-to-face—are the heartbeat of your community but face unprecedented challenges from online competition and big brands.
The Solution: poddle is an all-in-one system designed exclusively for these businesses to increase sales and customer loyalty with just one tap.
By sponsoring poddle, you can equip your local businesses with this powerful tool, solving their individual challenges and boosting the local economy as a whole.

Focused on Revitalising Your High Streets and Town Centres

poddle is tailored for brick-and-mortar businesses that serve customers face-to-face, including:

- - Retail Shops
  - Restaurants and Cafés
  - Pubs and Bars
  - Salons and Spas
  - Gyms and Fitness Centres
  - Bookstores
  - Butchers and Grocers
  - Pet Stores
  - Auto Repair Shops
  - Art Galleries
  - And many other local businesses

By focusing on these businesses, poddle directly addresses the unique challenges of high streets and town centres, helping to rejuvenate local economies and communities.

Introducing poddle—A Simple Solution for Local Businesses

- Collect Customer Details Easily: Businesses use the poddle Smartcard to collect customer information with a simple tap.
- Build Loyalty with a Membership Club: Customers join the business's exclusive club, earning rewards and incentives to keep coming back.
- Automated Marketing: Businesses stay connected with customers effortlessly through automated messages.
- Boost Sales with Smart Promotions: Businesses create offers that resonate with customers and drive sales.

Why Sponsor poddle?

Revive High Streets and Town Centres: Encourage footfall and spending in local customer-facing businesses.

Economic Growth: Stimulate local spending and increase business revenues.

Community Engagement: Strengthen ties between businesses and residents.
One-Time Investment: No ongoing costs beyond the first year. Fund the sponsorship with grants or capital budgets.
Preferential Rates: Offer poddle to businesses at rates better than individual pricing.
Positive Public Relations: Showcase your commitment to supporting local enterprises.

Simple Steps to Empower Your Businesses

Choose Your Package

Minimum investment: £9,999 for 30 businesses.
Includes 1-year free usage and full professional setup for all businesses.

We Handle Implementation

Recruitment: We identify and engage businesses.
Training & Onboarding: Comprehensive support and setup.
Ongoing Support: Dedicated account management for businesses.

See the Impact

Reporting: Regular updates on business performance and community impact via your own Dashboard.
Success Stories: Shareable testimonials and case studies.

James's Café

Challenge: Struggling to attract customers during off-peak hours.

Solution: Implemented poddle's membership club and smart promotions.

Results:

- - 20% increase in afternoon sales.
  - Built a loyal customer base who visit more frequently.

Seema's Boutique

Challenge: Competing with big retailers and retaining customers.

Solution: Used poddle to offer exclusive rewards and automated marketing.

Results:

- - Significant sales growth and increased repeat customers.
  - Enhanced customer engagement through personalised offers.

What is the total cost of sponsorship, and are there any ongoing fees?

The minimum investment is £9,999 for 30 businesses, covering their use of poddle for one year, including full professional setup. There are no ongoing costs for the Council beyond the first year.

How can the sponsorship be funded?

The sponsorship can be funded through grants or capital budgets, as it's a one-time expense with no recurring fees.

Which types of businesses benefit most from poddle?

poddle is designed specifically for local customer-facing businesses that interact with customers face-to-face. This includes retail shops, restaurants, cafés, pubs, salons, spas, auto repair shops, pet stores, and other establishments that contribute to the vibrancy of high streets and town centres.

Do businesses have to pay after the first year?

After the sponsored year, businesses can choose to continue using poddle at their own expense – just £1 per day - or discontinue without any obligations.

How does poddle solve problems for individual businesses?

poddle helps businesses collect customer details, build loyalty, automate marketing, and boost sales—all with just one tap. It addresses their challenges in attracting and retaining customers, competing with larger brands, and managing marketing efforts.

Can we track the impact of our sponsorship?

Yes, you have access to a live reporting Dashboard and we provide regular reports on business performance and community engagement metrics, allowing you to see the direct impact of your investment.

Empower Your High Street and Town Centre Businesses with poddle

Developed with Over 6000 Local Businesses

Be the Catalyst for Local Business Success

Focused on Revitalising Your High Streets and Town Centres

Introducing poddle—A Simple Solution for Local Businesses

Why Sponsor poddle?

Simple Steps to Empower Your Businesses

Real Businesses, Real Results

Achieve Your Economic Development Goals

Ready to Drive Economic Growth in Your Community?

What is the total cost of sponsorship, and are there any ongoing fees?

How can the sponsorship be funded?

Which types of businesses benefit most from poddle?

Do businesses have to pay after the first year?

How does poddle solve problems for individual businesses?

Can we track the impact of our sponsorship?

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