Local sellers
Back your town's independents, and earn from it
Independents Only lists only independent businesses, free, and nobody can pay to rank. It's paid for by local firms, BIDs and councils who want to be seen backing them. If you know your town's firms, introduce them and keep 20% of the first year.
What you can sell, and what you earn
| What | Price | You earn |
|---|---|---|
| Town sponsor (one per town) | £250 a year | £50 |
| Chain-Free Christmas partner (one per county, December) | £500 | £100 |
| BID or town council subscription | £500 to £1,000 a year | £100 to £200 |
| County sponsor (one per county) | £2,000 a year | £400 |
| District or county council subscription | £1,250 to £2,500 a year | £250 to £500 |
| Estate agent welcome guide (any independent agent) | £150 a year per town | £30 |
20% of the first year, paid within 14 days of the customer paying us. Commission only: no targets, no fees, your own hours. You're self-employed and handle your own tax.
Who it suits
- Retired or part-time sales and business development people
- Members of local networking groups, chambers and Rotary
- Anyone who knows the solicitors, accountants, agents and builders in their town
The rules
- Independent businesses are never sold anything. Listing is free, always. You sell to sponsors and subscribers only.
- Never promise a better position. Sponsors never affect results, and saying otherwise ends the arrangement.
- No chains as sponsors where they compete with the independents we list.
- Be straight with people. Introduce yourself as a seller for Independents Only, and respect anyone who says no.
We'll reply with a one-page agreement and a short pack. More about sponsorship: sponsors · councils and BIDs.