Merchant Specific Questions:
Q: What is the cost of the program for a merchant?
A: There is ZERO upfront cost. The marketing expense is based on the success fee chosen by the merchant and the effectiveness of the program. The merchant only pays for the success of the program. This is quite different from tradtional types of advertising ranging from newspaper ads to coupons to direct mailers where money is spent in advance without any type of guarantee that the initial investment will be recovered. With OurGV Rewards, profit is generated from the very first time a transaction occurs.
Q: How can the program help my business increase the potential customer base?
A: The powerful concept of the program is based on loyalty marketing (aka rewards programs) so customers have an incentive to shop at specific stores. New non-profit groups are coming into the program on a regular basis seeking merchants that are also part of the program. The more supporters of these non-profit groups shop at designated merchants, the more fundraising occurs, and the more business generated by the merchant!
Q: Is there anything my business can do to increase the potential customer base for the program?
A: Businesses typcially get approached by non-profit groups to help out with donations or fundraisers. If your business has donated to a non-profit group in the past, let us know so that we can encourage that organization to direct its supporters to your business. Also, there may be non-profit groups that you have declined to assist in the past or may decline in the future for reasons such as budget restrictions. Now, refer them to us so that we can explain the program to them. When these non-profit groups come on board, their supporters’ purchases help them fundraise and helps your business increase revenues. Win- Win for everyone!
Q: How long is the agreement?
A: The agreement is for one year, automatically renewing on an annual basis. If a business decides they do not wish to continue with the program, they simply need to indicate this via a written notice.
Q: If a business already give to charity, how does this program help?
A: Glad to hear it! This is not a charity donation program. This is a marketing program that also benefits charities. Also, when a merchant traditionally donates to a charity, it’s good PR, but doesn’t necessarily generate extra business.
Q: Other than the marketing program, what other services are offered by OurGV Rewards?
A: An additional benefit offered is our Web Services. Web Services can help organizations create a website as well as improve an existing website to fit the customer’s needs.
