Introducing Around.
All unique local businesses at your fingertips.
Hear from a real business owner
The Challenge of Attracting Customers
Local businesses often go unnoticed, even while offering unique products and services right in our neighborhoods. Without the tools to compete with larger platforms, they struggle to gain the visibility they deserve.
In this video, a New York City business owner shares their perspective on what it’s like to build something meaningful and still feel unseen.
Visit our Youtube channel to view more testimonials!
What is Around?
A searchable directory for locals to discover small businesses and gig workers offering unique goods or services.
Around’s mission is to give small businesses the visibility they need to survive in our growing online e-commerce market.
They are the lifeline of our economy!
Why Around Why now?
Small businesses are the lifeline of our economy, yet they’re struggling to keep pace with the surge in online shopping.
Each year, hundreds of thousands close their doors, and with them go the unique shops and jobs that give our towns their character and support our local economy.
That is why we’re building a platform that makes it easy for locals to discover and buy local.
Be one of the first users on the app!
Why our efforts matters?
Around exists to support our communities by boosting local economies, help discover unique products and services nearby, and offering meaningful and unique alternatives to big e-commerce platforms.
Endless Use Cases
From urgent needs to one of a kind goods and services, the possibilities are unlimited. If it exists in your neighborhood, you can find it, book it, or buy it, right from your phone.
Around’s Launch Timeline
Phase 1
Business Directory
Merchants can showcase their business, track inventory, get paid for goods and services, and deliver to customers with their teams
Summer 2025
Phase 2
Product delivery
More business management tools and delivery support for items of any size and weight, handled by either the merchant’s team or our drivers.
Fall 2025
Phase 3
User to User Marketplace
Customers will be able to buy and sell with each other, with pickup and delivery available for sold items, offering a secure way to handle small exchanges.
Winter 2026