Testimonials

"I have been a Pool Card business member since July this year, having taken on my first franchised business in late February. I liked the Pool card scheme initially because of the targeted advertising potential and the philosophy of only allowing locally owned businesses to join, encouraging the customer to support their local economy. I and can honestly say that The Pool Card has worked very well for my business so far, I’m currently running an entirely Pool card led seasonal offer that is receiving great feedback from our customers and a significant growth in footfall and trade. I can heartily recommend the card to local businesses, join, and use the services provided proactively and I don’t doubt you’ll see significant returns."

"We have been involved with the Pool Card from the very first meeting Mark organised, I must admit I was a bit sceptical about it all and was not sure if it was right for my business, but due to the low costs I thought it was worth a try. It turned out to be one of the most successful and cost effective marketing our company has ever undertaken, we have gained many new clients and other members of the Pool Card have recommended us to other companies. I would like to say thank you to the Pool Card team for all their hard work and dedication"

"Due to the uniqueness of The Pool Card the initial local loyalty card concept soon caught on and the member’s net working meetings combined with the Journal Update has allowed us to reach areas which normal media advertising fails to reach. There appears to be a necessity to constantly remind business members to ask the leading question: Do you have a Pool Card? (Just like "Do you have a Boots Card or Nectar Card"). Once this is recognized and implemented the card will grow at a phenomenal rate."

"Well done to The Pool Card who have achieved in bringing local businesses together in Oswestry, Welshpool and Newtown. Providing a free magazine, professionally presented and genuinely read by local residents - a vehicle for all local businesses and organisations to provide information about their services and useful tips and advice, and not just advertising; the Pool Card presents a genuine benefit to the local community in discounts on products and services - generating both local pride and loyalty. It has established itself very quickly and if it were not to continue it would be sorely missed"

"I believe the pool card made a useful and significant contribution to the business in Welshpool I have since sold the business, but believe the Pool Card ought to be supported by all businesses given the competitive nature of all business today"

"The Pool Card has had a double effect for The Dragon Hotel in Montgomery. Bringing new business from the locality and acting as a loyalty card for some of my existing customers. On top of that there is the back ground awareness and the networking with other businesses. All in all, good for us, good for other businesses and good for the community"

"As secretary of the Welshpool Winter Festival I have found the Pool Card to be a most useful tool in promoting the 2007 event. Whether by editorials in their magazine - "Update" or advertisements on the monthly directory our advertising message was guaranteed to reach over 15,000 households time and time again in the build up to the event which proved to be an exceptionally busy day for the town which in part was due to the extensive coverage generated through the Pool Card. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone wanting to promote their business or community event"

"In the motor industry there is no longer such a thing as a bad product so any tool that gives you the edge over your competitor is extremely useful and The Pool Card does just this. It has given proven results in the parts, service and sales departments. When a customer presents their Pool Card you know your advertising is working. I recommend this scheme to any business."

"Being a part of the Pool Card scheme has been a great benefit to me through increased visitors to my own website through the link off my page on the Pool Card site, also through advertising in the Pool Card's Update magazine and by direct e mails sent out to Pool Card holders"