Proprietary software for local online information platforms containing search systems and simple automated internet advertising and website development tools for small businesses. businesses have less than 20 employees (75% of all businesses) and over 36% of them don’t have websites. Even those with websites have small advertising budgets and a limited knowledge of Internet marketing, making it a
challenge for them to reach customers in their own communities looking for the specific products and services they offer. And it’s difficult for residents to find them when surfing the Internet through major search engines overwhelms them with thousands of general listings and limited details. Telli’s Solution – A Community Online Platform (see Telli Marin prototype at www.telli.com)
A basic Telli community platform contains movie schedules, and comprehensive business listings downloaded from digital information provided by the phone company. Initially, Telli connects the listings to the relevant items within its huge database of micro-categories as Telli software automatically generates simple TelliPages displaying contact information for each business. Immediately, people can access the site and use Telli’s simple variable search tools to target businesses providing the specific products and services they seek. Telli’s Business Plan (see, www.telli.com/summary)
Telli will franchise the exclusive right to established local Telli Platforms to qualified marketing managers living in the areas the sites serve. They will operate and promote their own mini-search sites for a percentage of the revenue generated through Telli’s automated credit-card-revenue collection system. The simple-to-use Telli Administrator management tools allow each franchisee to manage, modify, and maintain its online site remotely on a computer or laptop at a secure Internet URL Site Address on a Telli maintained server. Local Platform Digital Revenue
Telli sites generate revenue through the sale of subscriptions to businesses to use Telli advertising tools to stand out from their competition on the Internet and in their communities. However, our research has shown that most small businesses want a marketing representative to design advertising programs for them. This will generate TelliPage web design and maintenance fees for franchisees. In 2021, digital advertising spending in the United States amounted to approximately $659.4 per internet user and is projected to increase to as much as $1,051 by 2026. The Offering
After years of significant research and development, we are raising $2.5 million through a 5-year convertible preferred stock offering to begin establishing Telli sites, generate franchising fees, and produce ongoing online advertising revenue. Proceeds will also be used to prepare state franchise filing documents and later, an Initial Public Offering to provide liquidity for its investors. Competition
We know of no other community online directory with comprehensive local information and a variable search system for people to instantly target specific products and services in their communities. Telli makes it easy with an exclusively local online site that sticks with information close to home. By offering an inexpensive, multi-level advertising platform, a huge selection of services and products in micro-categories, and local representation for advertising and design support, Telli gives local businesses an affordable, accessible way to advertise; and potential customers a streamlined way to find them.
