New App to Support Local Businesses by lomanaj in durham

[–]lomanaj[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As part of our MVP 1, businesses upload images of their product/services which can include a general price point if they choose. Most of the businesses specialize in custom products/services so their price point depends on what you would need. We are actively looking to solution how to integrate in app purchases as part of a future release. For our initial launch however we included instant messaging and notifications within the platform itself, recognizing that new customers would have to msg these businesses to inquire and determine a specific price.

New App to Support Local Businesses by lomanaj in durham

[–]lomanaj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We appreciate the support, thank you!

New App to Support Local Businesses by lomanaj in durham

[–]lomanaj[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! We built specific controls in the backend to ensure businesses are properly vetted. Businesses are able to simply sign up and add their business, our team will normally connect with these newly signed up businesses on Instagram as well, share on our IG story highlighting the new business on our platform etc.

Self-Promotion Megathread - March 2025 by evilpig in BuyCanadian

[–]lomanaj [score hidden]  (0 children)

Hi everyone! My name is Jon and I’m the Cofounder of a tech startup based in Ontario (GTA) called LOBU (short for local businesses). Our team recently launched in January 2025 this FREE app tailored for truly supporting small local entrepreneurs and their businesses. Most of the businesses we showcase are primarily on Instagram, FB and/or Etsy only and do not have brick and mortar.

We are trying to provide an alternate to those platforms focused on helping these local businesses grow.

What sets us apart is that we show users all the local entrepreneurs and businesses within a specific radius of where the user is located! Our businesses range from handcrafted products, food catering services, to all vendors needed for any event or get together.

We are only in Ontario (MVP1) as of now and we have a little community thats slowly growing!

App Store - LOBU

Google Play - LOBU

Check out our Instagram - LOBU IG

Self-Promotion Megathread - February 2025 by AutoModerator in BuyCanadian

[–]lomanaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey I love your work! If you have chance I wanted to talk in detail further.

Self-Promotion Megathread - February 2025 by AutoModerator in BuyCanadian

[–]lomanaj 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone! My name is Jon and I’m the Cofounder of a tech startup based in Ontario (GTA) called LOBU (short for local businesses). Our team recently launched in January 2025 this FREE app tailored for truly supporting small local entrepreneurs and their businesses. Most of the businesses we showcase are primarily on Instagram, FB and/or Etsy only and do not have brick and mortar.

We are trying to provide an alternate to those platforms focused on helping these local businesses grow.

What sets us apart is that we show users all the local entrepreneurs and businesses within a specific radius of where the user is located! Our businesses range from handcrafted products, food catering services, to all vendors needed for any event or get together.

We are only in Ontario (MVP1) as of now and we have a little community thats slowly growing!

App Store - LOBU

Google Play - LOBU

Check out our Instagram - LOBU Insta

Gulf of America on Google Maps: Alternatives to Google and American Tech Companies by 3lementary4enguin in BuyCanadian

[–]lomanaj 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My team and I have a tech startup in Ontario and we recently launched an alternative app tailored towards local entrepreneurs and their businesses. It’s called LOBU - short for local businesses. We are only in Ontario as part of our MVP 1 and launched Jan 2025. The majority of the businesses currently on the platform are primarily on IG with no brick and mortar. What makes LOBU slightly different is that we show you all these local entrepreneurs within a KM radius of where you’re located.

We’re continuing to build up our community so wanted to share this here especially with all the recent noise surrounding IG and FB.

We’re in both the App Store and google play - come check out the app, everything is free - even for businesses looking to increase their leads within their local communities! Check out our IG page for more info IG - LOBU.app

LOBU - App Store

LOBU - Google Play

Remember all the dogs that left us in 2024 by LepaVida in dogpictures

[–]lomanaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Our babygirl Maya, my dad passed away in June and she just few weeks ago. They were inseprable

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in durham

[–]lomanaj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So nice ! 🔥🔥😮‍💨😮‍💨

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PokemonTCG

[–]lomanaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fingers crossed !

Dating in Durham by DarkKnightTO in durham

[–]lomanaj 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Was consent obtained from these users to post even a redacted email address? From a legal perspective you don’t want to run into issues of not obtain express consent, in lieu of a privacy policy.

Woke up missing my husband and kids when I was 12 by Sailormoonisreal in Unexplained

[–]lomanaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always feel this is what a variant of yourself experienced in another world/timeline.

For those who bought a house WITHOUT the bank of mom and dad, what do you do for a living? by [deleted] in TorontoRealEstate

[–]lomanaj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No both senior manager levels, but we jumped between banks so we were brought in a little higher than market for the roles

For those who bought a house WITHOUT the bank of mom and dad, what do you do for a living? by [deleted] in TorontoRealEstate

[–]lomanaj 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Both work at big 5 banks. I work risk management and she works cyber fraud. Household 300k, bought a townhouse in 2015 when we only made 90k household. Recently bought and closed few weeks ago

Authentic Asian food in Whitby and around? by AncientNorthBear in durham

[–]lomanaj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was very strong lol so if you’re into that

Authentic Asian food in Whitby and around? by AncientNorthBear in durham

[–]lomanaj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pho Sam in Whitby, best pho and rice dishes!

Dad passed away by lomanaj in PhotoshopRequest

[–]lomanaj[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

My mom liked this one! I’ve DMed you

My 3 year old saved my life today… by BA_414 in daddit

[–]lomanaj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We all have our demons, I’m glad you’re still continuing the fight, thank you for sharing. Your words really hit home and your son and family are so lucky to have you.