Around

From Traditional Services to Ones You've Never Heard Of Around Is Home to All Kinds of Creators

Our platform welcomes creators offering their human driven creativity to locals

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Becoming a Creator on Around is simple

You can apply from the website or the mobile app. Simply follow these steps:

  1. Make sure you have an account with around by signing up
  2. Find Setting on
  3. Select Become a Creator
  4. Provide your information
  5. Wait for our Team to review your application
The Around app account settings screen with a Become a Merchant option
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Who can apply?

Eligible applicants include local service providers, artisans, independent retailers, and professionals offering safe, family-friendly, and community-oriented products or services in NYC. Businesses involving food, adult content, controlled substances, weapons, or unlicensed and misleading services are prohibited.

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Creating a profile

Businesses can create detailed profiles that include general information, photos, contact details, business hours, and an overview with social media links. They can also list services with images, pricing, scheduling options, and descriptions in the inventory section.

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Cost

Businesses are not charged for having a profile on the Around app. A service fee of 3-5% is included when merchants make a sale on the platform. Any paid services will be announced several weeks before release.

The Challenge of Attracting Creators to Around

Small creators often lack the visibility and tools to book gigs in their city. Around changes the landscape for those without a platform