TOTALLY GREAT ADVERTISING
Marketing can make the difference between success and failure.
Getting your business seen online is the way forward.
Being part of a trusted network has huge advantages. It can bring you new connections, new customers and also make work more sociable and fun. Supporting local businesses is only ever a good thing for the community.
Our network has been growing for over 11 years and has become a well known, effective and trusted local resource.
All are welcome to get involved, whether you choose to make use of the free advertising threads in our Facebook group or whether you prefer to sign up for our great value service as an official trusted business... there's something for everyone.
How do I advertise?
The way to make the most of the Cheltenham Noticeboard group is to look out for the daily advertising and notices pinned post and comment below it with your details. You can also respond to posts from people looking for recommendations.
If you'd like our endorsement, pre-approval to post on the wall as a Group Expert, directory listings and an announcement in the online magazine, you can register to become a TRUSTED BUSINESS! Six months of official membership will give you a nice push - many directory members choose to stay on much longer as they enjoy the support and ideas. We also run casual networking events such as lunches and coffee mornings so that independent business owners can get to know each other and hang out. Friendships and collaborations often form from these gatherings.
It's taken over a decade to build up this network. When you join as an official trusted business you reach not just our group but also the magazine, Twitter, LinkedIn and real life word of mouth.
Looking for More Exposure?
When you join this trusted recommendations directory, your listing can be set up pretty quickly. Subscribe to confirm your joining month as soon as possible to be sure of your place.
You need to be an ethical business with positive reviews to show that you provide an excellent service or quality product and good communication. This way we can confidently endorse and recommend you and include you among our trusted network of local businesses. We receive regular enquiries and applications and love to work with those with glowing reviews. Advertisers with the online directory can also post to the Facebook Group wall during our working hours. We encourage our directory members to accept CASH as one of their payment options, and we do the same. If you prefer to pay cash for your membership, let us know. #keepcash
Apply now via the Local Noticeboard JOIN page. We'd love to answer any questions you may have at cheltmembers@gmail.com.
DIRECTORY & MARKETING PACKAGE
GOLD PLAN
Set-up Fee: £100
£40 Monthly Membership Fee - minimum term 6 months.
Includes:
Full page listing on this website.
Automated repeating social media shout-out on repeat via SocialBee to our Twitter, FB and LinkedIn.
Joining announcement on social media and online magazine.
Pre-approval to post on the Cheltenham Noticeboard group wall as a Group Expert when posting is on.
Members' Lounge private business club.
We tag your business in the group for recommendations where relevant.
PLEASE NOTE: Your listing will be added once a payment notification has arrived with us. We don't start work for a new client until this has happened.
You need to have good, genuine reviews to show that you provide an excellent service or quality product so that we can confidently endorse and recommend your business to our audience. Advertisers with the online directory can also post their ads (including events and jobs) to the Group wall. Message cheltmembers@gmail.com to apply.
JOIN HERE!!! with the Local Noticeboard website with STRIPE.
OR EMAIL US for bank details to set up payments if you prefer STANDING ORDER or to arrange to pay CASH.
OR register with GOCARDLESS.
What to Send Us
We can create your full page listing using information taken from your website and social media pages, or if you don't have a website you can send us the following:
1 x banner shaped image
3 x square or round images
1 x strapline (if required)
1 x intro paragraph
Other content such as special offers or a discount code if desired.
Email to cheltmembers@gmail.com.
Event Promotion: £45 per event
Your event will remain on our Events Page until it's taken place. It will also be added to our social media shout-outs carousel which feeds onto Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. email us the event details and we will send you the bank details so you can arrange the advance payment.
Job Advertisement: £45 per position
We will keep your vacancy on our Jobs Page for 6 months or until you let us know it's been filled. Email us the job details and we will send you bank details so that you can arrange advance payment.
If your business covers the whole of the UK, why not be a part of Local Noticeboard which is our new Nationwide directory.
PLEASE NOTE: Your listing and promotion can begin once notification of payment has arrived. We don't start work for a new client until your payment clears. Let us know if you are on a low income as we still want to help you and can discuss a bespoke deal.
Set-up Fee
Includes
1) Full page listing on this website.
2) Announcement in next newsletter.
Subscribe HERE.
3) Announcement on our social pages and Cheltenham Noticeboard group (38K members at time of updating this info).
Arrange Payment
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Email us for bank details and then you can send over the set-up fee and arrange a monthly standing order. You can cancel this at any time, however we would appreciate a month's notice if you are going to cancel. Alternatively you can pay with STRIPE, GOCARDLESS or CASH.
No refunds for membership or work carried out.
Contact
Please email us your details to cheltmembers@gmail.com and we can get started onboarding you.
CASH FRIENDLY!
If you prefer to pay by cash, contact cheltmembers@gmail.com to arrange.
We believe it's very important to keep cash as an option.
CHELTENHAM NOTICEBOARD NETWORKING EVENTS
Our networking events for directory members are free to attend - you pay for your food & drinks but there is no admin fee.
ABOUT
The Cheltenham Noticeboard group was founded in 2015 in order to facilitate recommendations, connections and community notices. It became clear that many local businesses wanted the opportunity to add their information and offers, so we created the daily Advertising & Community Notices pinned post on weekdays where they can comment for free advertising. Over the years the group has grown and grown and has become a useful and friendly community for Cheltenham people. It is a multicultural group that celebrates unity, diversity, freedom and choice.
For buying and selling, use the search bar for the keywords 'buying and selling' and you'll find a post with a picture of Del Boy & co from Only Fools & Horses. Lots of other groups are dedicated just to buying and selling but we keep all ours in one post to avoid annoying fellow group members.
We advocate 'adopt, don't shop' and the buying and selling of animals is prohibited. Check out the group rules and help us to keep it all running smoothly by upholding the group motto of KINDNESS.
TESTIMONIALS
'We've used these services for some years now. Great business. The team is tireless in its dedication to connecting people and businesses in a comprehensive local network. It's often not what you know but who you know and this organisation makes great introductions and holds great events. Great value for money in your marketing spend.'
'I just thought I would message you to say that when I first met you, you made me see that I was more than just a beautician in Glos ❤ I wanted to basically do what you do but for the beauty world! Remember, I came to you for advice initially. Since then, I have been building a platform all over the UK. So, thank you for inspiring me to be more!'
WHY ARE CERTAIN BUSINESSES RECOMMENDED?
A Cheltenham Noticeboard Facebook group member asked us to explain why certain businesses are recommended:
The group was originally set up because friends kept asking for recommendations or to add notices / make connections. I was always adding each one to a website which took ages and needed updating every day, so set up a group where they could post things themselves. Then they invited their friends and family too and it grew from there. Didn't expect it to get this big. We wouldn't have time to moderate the group just for fun, so the businesses on the directory pay for our time doing it, which also means they get priority and can post on the wall as Group Experts. They're all checked and trusted, and where relevant we use their services ourselves so that we can personally recommend them. Anyone wanting free advertising is welcome to use the daily pinned post where they can comment with ads and notices. In this way we give everyone the opportunity to be seen.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
If we receive negative feedback about your business we will contact you to hear your side of the story before making a decision. If we receive negative feedback we reserve the right to cancel your membership and delete your listing straight away.
We recommend at least 6 months of membership to help you raise your profile locally. If you feel that you would like to cancel for any reason then just drop us a line and we’ll cancel it for you. A month’s notice is required. We do not give refunds for work carried out or periods of membership.
The group is multicultural, diverse and ethical. Racial, gender or medical discrimination is not permitted. You must accept and uphold the guidelines in order to be part of the directory or the group.
PLEASE NOTE: Directory listings and promotions begin once payment has arrived at our bank. We don't start work for a new client until this has happened.
DISCLAIMER: All information gathered and displayed in our content is what we in good faith trust to be correct and helpful. We explicitly disclaim responsibility and shall have no liability for any losses, damage, injury or any liability whatsoever suffered as a result of taking information or recommendations from this website or any of our social media platforms or groups. Use your own judgement to determine what is suitable for you. By taking part in our public groups, please remember that it is possible for people to quote you and take screenshots of your posts or comments and we sometimes use group content in our newsletter. Whilst we facilitate a community to provide connections and encourage kindness, any information you provide or dealings you have with businesses or people mentioned, suggested or recommended is your own legal responsibility. Directory members are not entitled to exclusivity in their industry. We do not give refunds for work carried out or periods of membership. We reserve the right to cancel directory or group membership and to choose who we will and won't work with. Directory / Business Club members need to be in line with our ethos and guiding principles which include kindness, good communication and blood sports, animal tested beauty or cleaning products or anything else which involves unnecessary cruelty to animals. Cash is legal tender: businesses we work with must offer cash as a payment option for their customers. Our decision on group rules and content is final. Do not send group-related messages to admins or moderators.
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