Pay It Forward with Hilltops Connect
Running a business in a small regional area, like the Hilltops, isn’t just about staying visible — it’s about staying connected.
At Hilltops Connect, we believe local visibility should be collaborative, not competitive. The more we lift each other up, the stronger our whole region becomes.
That’s why we created this Pay It Forward offer — to give well-established businesses a simple but meaningful way to cement their community leadership role and boost their own visibility
*while also helping someone else get seen* Maybe it’s a small retail shop in need of a visibility boost. Maybe it’s a community group or charity doing great work behind the scenes.
This is a marketing opportunity that’s *generous by design* — helping you stand out for the right reasons and shine the spotlight on the hidden gems in our local community.
When one local business grows, we all grow.
It's Not Just About Getting Your Business Seen
It's about getting others seen too. As a region we are stronger together!
When you join Hilltops Connect with a Bee Seen Package this month, your listing will do more than boost your own local visibility — it will help launch a second listing for a local retail shop, creative, community group, or cause that matters.
That’s why we’re calling this a Pay It Forward Opportunity.
It's a meaningful and creative way to be visible, generous and connected all year round - without adding any additional marketing overwhelm to your plate.
Bee Seen
What You Get – Bee Seen Package ($120/year)
Your Hilltops Connect listing will include:
A custom layout with images designed to reflect your brandA listing banner designed to reflect your business - helping you stand out on the platform.
Local SEO optimisation to give people another way to find you in searchYear-round visibility on a platform built for the Hilltops
| Your listing won’t look like a template — it will look like YOU.
Bee Social
What You Get – Bee Social Package ($275/year)
Everything in the Bee Seen Package, including ‘Pay It Forward’, plus:
A professionally written business story, shared on social media and published as a paid ad through Hilltops Connect
Ongoing promotional posts throughout the year — great for highlighting products, services, educational workshops, team achievements, or your commitment to the local region
| This is ideal for staying visible year-round with minimal extra effort on your part.
✨And Here’s the Bonus
You get to support another local business or organisation — by paying it forward – on us.
For each Bee Seen or Bee Social Package purchased in August, we’ll create a free sponsored listing for a local:
Retail shop in our main streets
Local Not for Profit or Volunteer group
Local Markets In Any of Our Towns or Villages
Community Event, Workshop or Program
You can choose someone to support — or we can recommend someone doing great work who could use some more eyes on their business or organisation.
Their listing will include a ‘Supported by [Your Business Name]’ badge and a link to your own listing.
💬 Why This Matters
Hilltops Connect isn’t just a directory. It’s a community visibility movement.
And this offer isn’t about advertising. It’s about generosity, connection, and shared success.
When people see your business supporting others, it makes them want to support you back.
🚀 How to Get Involved
Getting started is simple — and we’ll do most of the work for you.
This isn’t a DIY listing process. We guide you every step of the way and create a professional, custom listing that reflects your brand. Here’s exactly how it works:
Step 01 — Let Us Know
Tell us you're interested in the Bee Seen Pay It Forward offer. You can fill out a quick form, message us on Facebook, or scan the QR code in the image above.
Step 02 — Listing Creation
We create your draft listing using the best information from your website, socials, or what we already know about your business. You don’t need to lift a finger (unless you want to send us extra info or photos — we’re happy to include it!).
Step 03 — Approval
We’ll send you a link to your listing draft for review. You can request edits, updates, or give us the green light to move ahead.
Step 04 — Payment
Once you approve your listing, we’ll send you a secure $120 payment link or invoice. Your listing goes live as soon as payment is received.
Step 05 — Creating Your Story
If you choose the Bee Social package, we will then send you a short story questionnaire. This is optional, but highly recommended — it helps us write your story-based social promotion, a key part of being visible and memorable on Hilltops Connect.
Step 06 — The Fun Begins
Your listing is live, your story is shared, and your generosity gets noticed. We’ll also set up the free listing for the business, group or cause you’ve chosen to support — with your name featured as their supporter.
Ready to start?
Use the button below or scan the QR code on the flyer nearby to let us know you’re interested. We’ll take care of the rest.
Ready to be seen — and make a difference while you’re at it?
Tap the button below...
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