Frequently asked questions
I saw an item advertised on the site, will it be in store?
We recommend giving the business a call first as we can't guarantee the item's availability or the price it is listed at.
Who can be featured on the site?
Any business / service / activity in the Charters Towers Regional Council area can be featured on "in the Towers". Proof of residency may be requested before your page is published to ensure that you are within the council area.
What section will I be in?
It depends on the nature of your business as to where you will best fit. For example, Makers must be creating a product in the Charters Towers regional area - people that are independently selling items they did not personally create, will be considered retailers.
Do I need to have a website already?
No. Not all businesses need, or can afford their own website. You can use your custom page on in the Towers as your business' website whenever you are asked for one.
How much does it cost?
Listings are now free! in The Towers is not a business - it's about promoting local businesses.
You can choose to have a text only listing or a featured listing. And if you're really happy with the outcome, you can choose to donate an amount of your choosing to help keep the site running. But this is entirely optional.
Compare the options
How are payments made?
If you do choose to contribute, payments via PayPal are preferred. If you don't have a PayPal account, direct deposit can be arranged. Contact us with the amount and we can send you a PayPal invoice.
Is there any minimum commitment?
No, you can ask for your page to be removed at any time.
What will I need to provide?
We'll ask for your logo (if you have one), a brief description of your business / service, the best contact details for your customers to use and any photos you have of your products (you must have copyright for the photo i.e. you took the photo or have permission to use the photo).
We'd also like to include some information about you so we can make it personal, so a photo of you and a bit of information about when you started the business, why you started the business, and how long you've lived in the Charters Towers Regional Council area would be great. Check out some of the other pages under Services to get an idea.
Ok, I'll give it a go. How do I sign up?
Visit the join page and select your plan then fill in the form.
