Local Businesses / Members

Any client can add Members or Local Businesses to be represented in their app. These can be added individually or upload a CSV File of subcontractor information.

About Local Businesses in Your App #

Teaming up with nearby hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques can expand your reach and help attract out-of-town guests. Offer exclusive discounts for ticket holders, such as 10% off lunch or a free dessert, to encourage spending in your community.

Find information and tips in this article!

How to Add Businesses Individually #

1. Go to the ParadeSmart manager
2. Click advanced, scroll down  and click “Businesses”
   (https://parade.velocitywebworks.com/manage/businesses/)
3. To create a new business/member individually, click “create” and add information.
4. Select “ignore this location” unless working on geocaching with ParadeSmart.
5. Save

Import Via Spreadsheet #

Prepare Your Spreadsheet #

Prepare a CSV file in excel, sheets, or google sheets. Make sure to save as a .CSV file.

Use the top columns any or all of these fields listed below. The first three are required.
Make sure to name them the same exact title, not a variation of these titles!

1. Use the top columns any or all of these fields listed below.
   1. Name
   2. Address
      • This won’t work with addresses separated into different cells with street, city, zip, etc. Include the entire address in one cell. 
   3. Email
   4. Website
      • Please include the “https://’
   5. Phone
   6. About
   7. Category

Upload Spreadsheet #

1. Choose file and upload. It should take a minute
2. If the upload fails or gives errors, there is probably something small and technical in your file that confuses the system. Check for the following:
   1. Spelling errors
   2. Differences between the column titles and how they’re listed
   3. Extra commas in numbers
   4. Try using zeros instead of blank cells
   5. Try deleting a column that gives you errors (enter that information manually after upload)