'It's down to us to make a difference' says founder Greg Barden Inspired by seemingly trivial exchanges on the streets of Afghanistan, xplore has been created to positively impact the economic health of the communities to which we belong. Thanks MediaClash for joining xplore in championing #independentbusinesses
xplore - Where you spend matters.
Software Development
Bath, England 1,001 followers
Leading the Certified Independent Movement to Strengthen Local Economies and Benefit All People and Communities.
About us
xplore is creating a global movement of Certified independent businesses, enabling everyone to connect with authentic local businesses through our online marketplace.
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http://www.xplorelocal.com
External link for xplore - Where you spend matters.
- Industry
- Software Development
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Bath, England
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2023
- Specialties
- Loyalty, Discovery, reward, marketplace, rewards, mPOS, financial technology, Social Payments, ecommerce, events, mobile app, mobile tech, social media platform, ticketing, digital marketplace, SaaS platform, fintech, independent retail, tech solutions, software solution, payment platform, payment processing, and community
Locations
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Primary
Bath, England, GB
Employees at xplore - Where you spend matters.
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Paul Yarrow
Co-founder, CTO at xplore
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Greg Barden
Founder / Chief xplorer at xplore. Join the mission as we take on the global giants to create a more local world. Former Special Forces Ex-England 7s…
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Richard Campbell
xplore local Head of Investor Relations I Founder at FLY Fitness | Founder Firewoodcentre | Co-Founder Long Island Firewood
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Iona Bowra
Working at xplore
Updates
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We predict ‘a coming sea change in the payments industry.’ ‘We expect that, within the next decade, we’ll see a seismic shift away from brick-and-mortar banking, physical payment cards, and other markers of legacy banking operations. In their place, institutions will shift toward providing digital-first, mobile-enabled experiences.’ xplore is ready for you #GenZ #paymentsinnovation #openbanking https://lnkd.in/e5chR4Nv
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#xploreFriday Connecting is our purpose. Enabling is our ambition. xplore is our gift. #xploreFriday is when we get the chance to get involved, and make a positive difference to the independent businesses we champion. https://lnkd.in/e2jBrtFk
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#hiring for a community relationship manager for the Bath & Frome area. An exciting role (contract or freelance) for the right individual. Ability to engage the local independent business community, onboard and drive participation in the xploreGO discovery app. Take a look at the website for further details. Thank you for your support, but no agencies please! https://lnkd.in/d5KSpR3q #communityrelations #communityengagement #bathjobs
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#hiring for a community relationship manager for the Bristol area. An exciting role (contract or freelance) for the right individual. Ability to engage the local independent business community, onboard and drive participation in the xploreGO discovery app. Take a look at the website for further details. Thanks for your support, but no agencies please! https://lnkd.in/d5KSpR3q #communityrelations #communityengagement #bristoljobs
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#hiring for a digital marketing manager - a qualified all-rounder with demonstrated experience in all aspects of digital marketing across website, email, socials and in-app communications. https://lnkd.in/eyNvuKwi #digitalmarketingmanager #emailmarketing #socialmediamanager
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We couldn’t agree more with Ben Stephenson - it’s the places of social interaction that sustain our #communities and help build resilient local economies.
Placemaking consultant, High Streets Task Force Expert, Senior Fellow, Institute of Place Management & BID CEO
The #subpostmasters scandal has been a salutary reminder of the role that high street workers play in everyday lives. The good retailers, publicans, sub postmasters and coffee shop workers of our town centres are a source of important social connection for many, even if they don't realise it until a place closes. This piece is an attempt to understand the relationships and networks that provide substance to our social fabric, and a call to recognise, celebrate and protect them. It raises questions about the relationship between the market and social value as two very different drivers of town centre evolution. Happy new year to friends and colleagues, may your 2024 be all you want it to be and hope to run into you soon. https://lnkd.in/eTQW74ZW #highstreets #towncentres #subpostmasters #postoffice #retail #shops #citycentres #placemaking #place #ipm #placemanagement #atcm #BIDs #BritishBIDs
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In our one life we have chosen to use tech for good & have designed an app that puts the community and independent businesses centre stage. No endorphin inducing algorithmic gameplay. Just plain ‘levelling of the playing field’ so that independent businesses can be seen and heard amongst the digital noise. #xplorelocal #techgood #community
"The apps on our phones are designed to be addictive, but if we recognize what is happening, we can claw back our free time." #smartphone #smartphones #phone #phones #mobile #mobiles #screentime #healthandwellbeing #healthandwellness #wellness #wellbeing #lifestyle #health
You have one life. Do you really want to spend it looking at your phone?
theguardian.com
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Retail businesses spent £1.26bn on payment processing in 2022 according the the British Retail Association Payments Survey 2023. xploreGO offers small independent business owners 0% transaction fees helping them reduce operating costs. #paymentsolutions #independentbusiness #independentretailers https://lnkd.in/eZHmT_xY
No payment transaction fees with xploreGO
xplorelocal.com
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January is a dreary month, and a long one financially. So if you are a Bath-based business looking for a little something to pep up your team, consider the gift of a Bath Community Gift Card. A digital gift card redeemed in-app, it can be redeemed at any Bath independent business powered by xplore. Designed to keep spend circulating in the local economy, by getting behind our independent community, we can ensure Bath remains buzzing with the places we love. Gift your team a coffee or lunch at one of Bath's beautiful independents and show them you care 💛 #bathbusiness #employeerecognition #communityhealth Anita Jaynes Gary Brown Greg Ingham Paul MacKenzie-Cummins MCIPR Cherie-Anne Baxter-Blyth 🏳️🌈 Future Monahans Buro Happold AgencyUK Fidelius Group Stride Treglown Designscape Architects Ltd Rocketmakers
Are you a Bath-based business looking for a more thoughtful way to reward your employees. There is nothing nicer than giving acknowledgement and recognition to your team than a morning coffee or lunch at a local cafe. During September, in collaboration with Bath BID we quietly launched the Bath Community Gift Card. Now it's time to shout about it! Created to keep money circulating in the local community as its redeemable in-app at a whole host of Bath independent businesses, not only are you giving a nod to your employees, but a pat on the back to the Bath independent community. #employeerecognition #employeerewards #communityfirst #bath https://lnkd.in/ecf7FngJ