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Buddy Card system is a blend of a printed card presented at the optimal moment, and a digital pathway followed by the client on their mobile phone only.
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The Buddy Card
for Independent Retail Shops
Build genuine Google reviews - naturally, consistently, and without awkward asking.
Independent Retail Buddy is designed for everyday independent retailers — from pet shops and gift stores to stationers, kitchenware, and specialist independents — where trust and local reputation matter most.
🏪 Better Local Discovery
Buddy Card helps generate Google reviews naturally, without reminders.
Google favours businesses with recent, consistent reviews
Regular reviews help you appear active and trustworthy to prospective clients
Consistently sharing Buddy Cards creates natural review momentum
Why Independent Retailers Choose IRB
Not every purchase gets shared — and that’s fine.
But when customers do post:
you’re occasionally tagged
friends discover your shop
word-of-mouth extends naturally
Independent Retail Buddy doesn’t rely on this — it simply creates a pathway for it to happen.
Built specifically for independent shops, not chains
No tech setup or software learning
Works quietly in the background
Respects how customers actually behave
Focuses on long-term reputation, not gimmicks
Simple, Fair Pricing
Expect both Review recency and momentum to improve
📸 Social Sharing (A Nice Extra)
How Independent Retail Buddy Helps
£49 per month
No contracts.
Cancel anytime.
Try it in your shop.
If it’s not right, stop — no hard feelings.
Full money back guarantee at 60 days.
One Simple Card.
One Simple System.
It focuses on what works reliably across all retail:
encouraging real customers to leave real Google reviews at the right moment.
Social sharing happens occasionally too — and when it does, it’s a welcome
Most customers are open to leaving a review — they just need a simple, well-timed reminder.
Independent Retail Buddy provides:
A gentle in-store prompt
A clear QR path to your Google reviews
Language that feels human, not pushy
No scripts.
No follow-up emails.
No awkward asking at the till.
No payment required and no obligation at this stage.
⭐ Steady Google Reviews (The Core Benefit)
Fictitious example: Serene Spaces
See what a client sees when they scan the QR code on a Buddy Card
Fictitious example: Serene Spaces
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Consistent reviews improve:
Google Maps visibility
Local search trust
First impressions for new customers
Reviews don’t just reflect your business — they actively help people find it.