Vancouver Island Trade Directory · Business services
Your nextcustomer.Findable.
Start with your free listing in the Island. Submit your article answers, then review real onboarding times and the optional server-timed 7- or 3-day trial.
No card for initial setup. Confirm actual onboarding and securely save a card within the online offer’s 24-hour window for 7 days free; otherwise 3 days. Service starts the day after completed onboarding, then $297/month or $1,782/year plus tax unless cancelled. Annual paid in full.
YOUR BUSINESS, FROM FIRST LOOK TO NEXT STEP
Your trade. Your town.
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A better first impression
YOUR CRAFT, UP FRONTGood work. Clearly shown.View our projects
A simpler way to get paid.At the counter. On the job. By invoice.
Illustrated examples · Your business, your own content
Local people. Practical help. Clear scope before work starts. Free listing. Optional paid services.
START WITH WHAT YOU NEED
What’s the next move for your business?
You don’t need everything. Start with the part that would make the biggest difference to your day.
THE SERVICES. THE PRICES. THE NEXT STEP.
Good help. Clear choices.
Presence: save $1,782/year (50%). Free trial: 7 days with timely card + onboarding confirmation, otherwise 3. Growth: save 20%, paid at signup.
11 services · All services
CAD before tax · Ad spend and separately selected services extra
01 / Listings & articles
Free business listing
Make it easy for locals to reach you.
$0No monthly fee
Choose this service on its own.
Any local business that wants accurate details in the directory.
Free city spotlight in two selected cities
Two starter articles once per business
Manage your description, contact details and service area
Feature your business in its category, then use two useful articles each month to explain your services and answer questions local customers ask.
Everything included
Featured placement in your category: three cities for $45/month or all Island directory cities for $100/month
Two articles written for your business each month
Article topics focused on your services and local customers
$45/month for three cities, or $100/month for all canonical Island directory cities, before applicable tax. Both include two articles per month. Existing agreements stay unchanged. Featured placement is on our directory; it does not guarantee Google rankings or enquiries. Google Business Profile management and ad spend are separate.
03 / Google & adsFor your Google profile
Google Presence
A more competitive Google profile. Research and care included.
$297/month
Free setup; choose onboarding and secure card setup. Or $1,782/year, after your agreed 7- or 3-day trial.
CAD $297/month after your agreed 7- or 3-day trial, billed automatically unless cancelled before it ends. No card for initial setup.
Businesses that want research-led profile improvements, honest reviews and clearer paths from search to a call or booking.
Competitor and service-search research to prioritise profile improvements
SEO-relevant service descriptions and booking-path improvements
First review-request campaign included in your agreed free trial
Start with a review-request campaign during your agreed free trial. We prepare the message and send it to your approved, eligible customer list. Continue with profile care, review requests and appropriate return-visit reminders.
Everything included
Competitor and service-search research to prioritise profile improvements
SEO-relevant service descriptions and booking-path improvements
First review-request campaign included in your agreed free trial
Managed email or text requests for honest reviews from eligible customers
Customer follow-ups and return-visit reminders suited to your business
Competitor research, relevant categories and SEO service descriptions, plus business description, hours, photos and booking settings
Review responses with your authorization
A Google post each week and business-information consistency checks
Featured directory placement and a monthly performance report
Finish your free listing and submit your article answers, then choose a real 30-minute onboarding appointment. When the online offer becomes available, securely save a card and confirm onboarding within its server-timed 24-hour window for 7 days free; otherwise the trial is 3 days. The service starts at 9 a.m. Pacific on the day after onboarding actually takes place. No completed onboarding means no service activation or charge. After your agreed free phase, CAD $297/month or $1,782/year plus tax bills automatically unless cancelled. Annual billing stays 50% off, even after the offer window. One location. You keep completed website and profile improvements if you cancel. Hosting is included during setup, trial and active management; optional standalone hosting afterward is $49/month plus tax by separate agreement. Daily trial updates; afterward daily, every three days or weekly, adjustable anytime. Provide your eligible customer list and approve the message promptly so we can run the campaign during the trial. You remain the profile owner. Campaign scope is agreed before sending; reviews and bookings are not guaranteed.
No card for initial setup. Confirm onboarding and card setup within the available 24-hour window for 7 days free; otherwise 3. Service starts the day after completed onboarding, then CAD $297 per month billed automatically unless cancelled before the trial ends. Service and billing terms.
04 / Google & ads
Growth + Google Ads
Reach people searching for the work you want.
$300/month
Or $2,880/year, paid upfront.
Businesses ready to combine a stronger Google presence with paid search.
Everything in Google Presence
Google review harvesting to request honest reviews from your customers
Build on Google Presence, then target your priority services and locations. Review search terms and enquiry quality to refine the campaign over time.
Everything included
Everything in Google Presence
Google review harvesting to request honest reviews from your customers
Google Ads management included in the plan
Service and location targeting, with an agreed ad budget
Two trade-and-city SEO articles per month on the directory
A quarterly 20-minute review call
Ad spend is additional. For example, a $500 ad budget plus the $300 monthly plan totals $800/month before tax. Rankings, leads and sales are not guaranteed.
Choose a specific buyer, service and area. We research suitable business contacts, write a relevant introduction and follow-up, and help turn replies into conversations your team can close.
Everything included
Target audience, service-area and offer planning
Business contact research and screening
Campaign copy and follow-up messages tailored to your offer
Sending through your connected business email account
Reply tracking and campaign reporting
Audience, sending volume and follow-up scope are agreed before launch. Existing customers and do-not-contact lists are excluded. Messages include sender identification and an unsubscribe option. No guaranteed replies or appointments. Billed separately from Growth.
06 / Websites & apps
Local website
Turn a first visit into a clear next step.
From $720one-time build
Hosting & updates: $50/month extra.
A business focused on one town or local service area.
Mobile-first design focused on one city
Up to 15 agreed pages
Service information, trust signals and clear contact actions
Start with one costly or time-consuming workflow. Map how your team works today, agree a useful first version, and build around those requirements.
Everything included
A scoped workflow and application plan
Responsive screens for the agreed users and tasks
Options such as a customer portal, CRM or field-team tools
Permissions and integrations agreed in the proposal
A starting price for a scoped project, not every feature in one package. Hosting, ongoing support and third-party usage costs are confirmed in the proposal.
09 / Payments
Merchant processing
Understand what it costs to get paid.
$0initial review
Processing, hardware & software quoted.
Retail, tourism and service businesses reviewing card costs or payment equipment.
A free initial processing review
Comparison of processing, equipment and software costs
Compare your statement, payment mix, equipment and contract with eligible alternatives. Look at total costs and the customer experience before choosing a provider.
Everything included
A free initial processing review
Comparison of processing, equipment and software costs
Eligible Clover POS and other processor options
Application and setup guidance, subject to processor approval
The review is free. Processing, equipment and software fees depend on the proposal. Credit surcharging requires merchant and program eligibility. VITD may receive provider compensation.
10 / Payments
RemitRight · Invoice follow-up
Get help following up on unpaid invoices.
$0software for Canadian businesses
Choose this service on its own.
Canadian trades and service businesses with overdue customer invoices.
Invoice capture from a photo or PDF
AI-assisted text follow-ups and customer conversations
Upload an invoice, review the details and use RemitRight to follow up by text. Customers can pay in full or choose a payment plan, with payments going to your connected Stripe account.
Everything included
Invoice capture from a photo or PDF
AI-assisted text follow-ups and customer conversations
Optional three- or five-month payment plans
A dashboard to track invoices, conversations and payments
No RemitRight subscription or setup fee. Stripe processing fees apply. Customers choosing installments pay 3% over three months or 5% over five months; there is no RemitRight plan fee when paying in full. Recovery is not guaranteed.
Stripe Connect onboarding and approval are required before your business can collect payments.
11 / Real estate
Property marketing
Give your next listing a fresh way to be seen.
$39/month · Agent plan
Choose this service on its own.
Real estate agents and property managers marketing sale or lease listings.
Agent: $39/mo, including 1 video/month
Studio: $89/mo, including 3 videos/month and vertical social cuts
Free photo listings and one free video each month to try the service
Use your authorized listing photos to create a video tour, then present your properties in the directory with clear contact details.
Everything included
Agent: $39/mo, including 1 video/month
Studio: $89/mo, including 3 videos/month and vertical social cuts
Free photo listings and one free video each month to try the service
Additional videos $50 each; optional Signature video add-on $99
Real estate plans are separate from trade-business plans. Use photos and material you have permission to share. Review the current plan details before joining.
Illustration · Equipment varies by approved proposal
YES, PHYSICAL PAYMENT TERMINALS TOO.
Good work deserves a smooth finish.
Taking payment should fit your business. We’ll review your processing statement, payment mix and current setup, then help compare eligible terminals and POS options.
Portable and countertop options Equipment, software and total-cost comparison Application and setup guidance
Your first review-request campaign is included in your server-confirmed 7- or 3-day free trial of Google Presence. We write and send email or text requests for honest reviews to your approved, eligible customer list. Share your contacts and approve the message promptly after signup. Profile work starts once manager access is available. We report requests and observed published reviews separately; a click is not a review.
Do I need a card, and when am I charged?
Finish your free listing and submit your article answers, then choose a real 30-minute onboarding appointment. When the online offer becomes available, securely save a card and confirm onboarding within its server-timed 24-hour window for 7 days free; otherwise the trial is 3 days. The service starts at 9 a.m. Pacific on the day after onboarding actually takes place. No completed onboarding means no service activation or charge. After your agreed free phase, CAD $297/month or $1,782/year plus tax bills automatically unless cancelled. Annual billing stays 50% off, even after the offer window.
What does the $45 Featured plan include?
Featured placement in your business category: three cities for $45/month or all Island directory cities for $100/month, plus two articles written for your business each month. It is available as a standalone service. Choose Google Presence if you also want Google Business Profile management.
How do we start a B2B campaign?
We agree who you want to reach, the work you want and the areas you serve. You provide your offer, business identification and exclusions. We prepare the contacts and messages, connect the sending account securely, and review replies together. Your team handles estimates, appointments and closing the work.
Is Google Ads included in Growth?
Google Ads management is included. Advertising spend is additional. We agree the budget and target services before launch. B2B email campaigns are a separate service, not included in Growth.
What does annual billing change?
Google Presence is $1,782/year after your agreed free trial: exactly 50% below twelve $297 monthly payments, or $148.50/month equivalent. The annual saving stays available after the 24-hour offer window. Growth is $2,880/year paid at signup, 20% below twelve $300 monthly payments. The plan renews annually unless cancelled. Checkout shows the amount due and renewal terms before you pay.
Can I stay on the free listing?
Yes. Claim and manage your free listing, with up to 3 text inquiries per month. A free consultation does not require a subscription. Choose a paid service only when you want the additional help.
What if I need a website and Google management?
A standard website rebuild is included in both Google Presence billing options. We agree pages and scope, prepare the website and obtain approval as part of the agreed onboarding and service scope. You keep completed work if you cancel. Optional standalone hosting afterward is $49/month plus tax by separate agreement.
Will you guarantee more jobs?
No. We explain the work we will deliver and report the available results. Demand, competition, your offer, advertising budget and how enquiries are handled all affect outcomes.
YOUR NEXT STEP CAN BE A SMALL ONE.
Let’s find the useful place to start.
Bring your business and your questions. We’ll bring practical guidance.