5 reasons to join the Alleghenies Marketplace

Now is the perfect time to get your business online at AllegheniesMarketplace.com. Here are 5 reasons why:

1. The e-commerce platform is built exclusively for entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Alleghenies region, including Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset Counties.
2. You can join at no cost.
3. Startup Alleghenies has secured lower transaction fees, making it more affordable to do business.
4. As an added value, you can take advantage of support from a Startup Alleghenies coach who is accessible to help you refine and grow your business.
5. The site is supported by a robust marketing program that targets both regional residents and visitors.

The Alleghenies Marketplace is a collection of individual online storefronts for creators and small businesses who want to supplement online sales or don’t currently have a platform for online sales. Some merchants have joined to have another online venue to reach potential customers; others have not yet offered online sales due to a lack of experience with e-commerce or concerns about high transaction fees.

Alleghenies Marketplace is like an Etsy specific to our region where customers can find unique products–most of them locally made– and gift cards for local businesses and service providers.

If you want to grow your online sales, the Alleghenies Marketplace is right for you. Sign up at AllegheniesMarketplace.com.

Startup Alleghenies helps startup and emerging small businesses succeed by providing free coaching to entrepreneurs in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset counties. To access personal, one-on-one support from a coach in your county, including guidance, resources, tools and networking opportunities, sign up at startupalleghenies.com.