2. Types of Businesses That Can Advertise

Collab. welcomes businesses of all sizes and industries, including but not limited to:

Professional & Business Services:

• Consultants & Coaches
• Accounting & Legal Firms
• Marketing & PR Agencies
• IT & Tech Support Companies
• Training & Development Providers
• Freelancers & Solopreneurs

Retail & E-commerce:

• Online Stores
• Physical Retail Shops
• Specialty Product Sellers
• Artisans & Makers
• Pop-up Shops & Markets

Hospitality & Lifestyle:

• Restaurants & Cafés
• Hotels & Accommodation
• Event Venues
• Fitness & Wellness Centers
• Salons & Spas
• Travel & Tour Operators

Home & Trade Services:

• Plumbers, Electricians, Builders
• Landscaping & Gardening Services
• Cleaning Companies
• Interior Designers
• Painters & Decorators

Non-Profit & Community:

• Charities & NGOs
• Community Organizations
• Social Enterprises
• Faith-Based Organizations

Any business with a legitimate offering is welcome to advertise. If you're not sure if your business qualifies, contact us at advertising@collabza.co.za.

3. For Businesses (Advertising Your Brand)

How do I advertise my Business on Collab.?

It is simple and designed to highlight your brand identity. You will create a listing that includes:

• Your Logo:Upload your company logo for brand recognition.
• Your URL:Provide a link to your business's official website. This is where potential customers will go to learn more, browse your products, or contact you.
• A Short Description:Write a compelling overview of your business (maximum character limit may apply). Tell customers what you offer, what makes you unique, and why they should choose you.
• Business Category:Select the category that best describes your business to help customers find you.
• Contact Information (Optional):The primary call-to-action is your website URL.

Is there a cost to advertise my Business?

Yes, this is an advertising service. Please refer to our rate tables in Section 6 for detailed pricing. We offer a range of options from a simple one-time listing to ongoing subscriptions and pay-per-click advertising.

How long does my advertisement run?

This depends on the package you select. Options include:

• One-Time Listing:Your ad runs for a set period (30, 60, or 90 days).
• Recurring Subscription:Your ad remains active as long as your subscription is paid (monthly or annual).
• Pay-Per-Click (PPC):Your ad runs until your budget is exhausted.

How do customers find my Business listing?

Your business's branded listing will appear in the Collab. Business Collective Directory when users browse or search for specific categories. A complete and professional listing increases your chances of being noticed. Featured and Premium listings receive priority placement.

What happens when a customer clicks on my listing?

When a potential customer is interested in your business, they can click on your listing. They will see your logo, description.The primary call-to-action is a clickable link to your website (the URL you provided) . The customer leaves the Collab. platform and visits your site to learn more about your business, browse your offerings, and contact you or make a purchase directly.

Does Collab. handle any communication or sales?

No. All communication, inquiries, sales, transactions, and contracts happen off-platform, directly between you and the customer who discovered you through your Collab. ad. Collab. is not involved in any way beyond the initial introduction.

Can I track how many people view my listing?

Depending on your package, you may receive basic analytics (views, clicks). Premium and PPC packages include detailed reporting.

How does  added Social Media Marketing work ?

Submit Your Content: Send your images and copy to us via email, along with any specific instructions (e.g., tags, mentions, links and preferred schedule time).

Collab. does not provide any content creation services. You are responsible for providing or you can choose from one of our professional paid freelancers.

• Images: High-quality photos, graphics, or logos that are ready to post. For LinkedIn, professional imagery is recommended.
• Copy: The text of your social media post, including hashtags, links, and calls to action. For LinkedIn, a more professional and detailed tone is often appropriate.

We will post your content exactly as provided, only making minor formatting adjustments if necessary (e.g., resizing images to fit platform specifications).

Is Social Media costs already added to my package?

Yes. For posting not creating.

4. For Customers (Discovering Businesses)

Why should I look for businesses on Collab.?

Collab. provides a curated directory of businesses across various industries—the Business Collective. It is a convenient starting point to discover new local or online businesses, see their branding, and get a quick overview of what they offer—all in one place.

How do I find the right business for my needs?

You can browse business listings by category, read their short descriptions, view their logos and images, and compare offerings. This helps you create a shortlist of businesses that look like a good fit for your needs.

Is the business vetted or verified by Collab.?

No. Collab. is an advertising platform. Businesses provide their own logo, URL, description, and images. Collab. does not verify, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of any information in a business's ad, nor does it vet the business's products, services, quality, or reliability. The only exception is if a business has a Verification Badge (see separate FAQ), which indicates they have completed a separate identity or business registration verification process.

How do I contact a business?

Each business listing includes a clickable link to the business's own website. You will leave the Collab. platform and visit their site, where you can find their contact information, browse their offerings, and engage with them directly.

Does Collab. handle the payment or transaction for my purchase?

No. All transactions, payments, and contracts are handled directly between you and the business. Collab. is not a party to any agreement and does not facilitate any transactions resulting from these ads.

Can I leave a review for a business I found on Collab.?

Currently, Collab. does not host reviews. We encourage you to check the business's website, Google Reviews, HelloPeter, or other trusted review platforms before engaging.

5. The Advertising Process (Step-by-Step)

This is the complete process for business advertising on Collab.

Step 1: Business Selects a Package & Purchases

The business reviews the available advertising options (see Section 6), selects a package, and pays the applicable fee securely through Collab.

Step 2: Business Submits Listing Information

The business provides:

• Logo (high-resolution image)
• Website URL
• Business description (within character limits)
• Business category

Send all materials to advertising@collabza.co.za 

Step 3: Listing is Reviewed & Published

Collab. reviews the submission for compliance with basic guidelines (e.g., no prohibited content). Once approved, the business's branded listing appears in the Collab. Business Collective Directory.

Step 4: Customer Discovers the Business

A customer browses the directory, sees the business's logo and description, and clicks on the listing because it appeals to them.

Step 5: Customer Clicks Through to the Business's Website

The customer clicks the provided URL link and is redirected from the Collab. platform to the business's own website. This is the end of Collab.'s involvement.

Step 6: Business and Customer Engage Directly (Off-Platform)

The customer contacts the business through their website, makes a purchase, or inquires about services. All subsequent discussions, transactions, and service delivery are handled entirely off the Collab. platform, directly between the business and the customer.

Step 7: Collab.'s Role is Complete

Collab.'s sole role was to provide the initial advertising space that led to the discovery. We are not involved in, responsible for, or a party to any resulting transactions or relationships

6. Advertising Options & Packages (Rate Tables)

Collab. offers a variety of advertising options to suit different business needs, budgets, and goals. All prices are final—no hidden fees.

Rate Table A: One-Time Listings (Fixed Duration)

Package	Duration	Features	Price (ZAR)	Best For
Basic Listing	30 days	Logo, description, website URL, 1 category+ 12 SM Posts 1 Platform	R8,850– R17,700	Short-term promotions, testing the platform
Standard Listing	60 days	Logo, description, website URL, 1 category + 26 SM Posts 1 Platform	R 25,700-R50,400	Seasonal campaigns, event promotion
Premium Listing	90 days	Logo, description, website URL, 1 category + 39 SM Posts 3 Platforms	R 60,400-R108,000	Maximum one-time visibility
Featured Basic	30 days	Logo, description, website URL, + priority placement + 12 SM Posts 1 Platform	R8,950 – R17,900	Standing out from competitors
Featured Standard	60 days	Logo, description, website URL, + 26 SM Posts 2 Platforms	R 17,900-R37,600	Extended standout visibility
Featured Premium	90 days	Logo, description, website URL,+ + 39 SM Posts 3 Platforms	R 80,400-R160,000	Maximum impact for key campaigns

Rate Table B: Subscription Packages (Recurring Visibility)

Package	Duration	Features	Price (ZAR/month)	Best For
Monthly Basic	Monthly (renews automatically)	Logo, description, website URL, 1 category	R7,000	Ongoing brand presence, low commitment
Monthly Featured	Monthly (renews automatically)	Logo, description, website URL + priority placement	R 10,000	Consistent standout visibility
Monthly Premium	Monthly (renews automatically)	Logo, description, website URL	R 15,000	Maximum ongoing visibility and engagement
Annual Basic	12 months (paid upfront)	Logo, description, website URL, 2 months free	R 84k (save R 2,000)	Long-term brand building
Annual Featured	12 months (paid upfront)	Logo, description, website URL, 2 months free	R 120k (save R 2,000)	Long-term standout presence
Annual Premium	12 months (paid upfront)	Logo, description, website URL, 2 months free	R 180k (save R 2,000)	Ultimate long-term investment

Rate Table C: Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising

Package	Budget	Features	Price (ZAR)	Best For
PPC Micro	R 100 ad spend	Your ad appears in strategic locations. You pay only when a user clicks through to your website. Includes basic reporting.	R 150 (R100 ad spend + R50 fee)	Testing, small budgets
PPC Starter	R 300 ad spend	Same as above, with detailed analytics and campaign optimisation.	R 400 (R300 ad spend + R100 fee)	Growing businesses, targeted campaigns
PPC Growth	R 500 ad spend	Same as above, with priority placement and weekly reporting.	R 650 (R500 ad spend + R150 fee)	Serious lead generation
PPC Pro	R 1,000 ad spend	Maximum visibility, advanced targeting, dedicated support.	R 1,250 (R1,000 ad spend + R250 fee)	High-impact campaigns

Payment Terms

• 100% payment is required upfront before your listing goes live (for one-time and PPC packages).
• 7-30 South African business days for monthly and Annual
• Subscriptions are billed on the 1st of each month and renew automatically unless cancelled.
• Payments are secure and processed through Collab.'s payment system.
• No refunds are provided once a listing has been published.

For custom quotes, multi-business packages, or questions, please contact advertising@collabza.co.za| sales@collabza.co.za.

What is Collab.'s liability regarding business advertisements?
This section is critical and limits Collab.'s role strictly to that of an advertising platform.

• For Businesses:You are solely responsible for the accuracy of the information in your advertisement, including your logo, URL, description, images, and any claims about your products or services. You warrant that you have the right to use all logos, images, and content in your ad. Collab. is not responsible for the content of your advertisement.
• For Customers: provides a space for businesses to advertise. Collab. does not verify, endorse, investigate, or guarantee any business's claims, products, services, quality, reliability, or truthfulness.The information in a business's ad is provided by the business itself. You are solely responsible for conducting your own due diligence, including visiting their website and checking reviews, before engaging with any business.

Disclaimer of Liability

Collab. is not a party to any transaction or agreement between a business and a customer. We are the advertising platform only. Collab. shall not be held liable for any disputes, losses, damages, injuries, or unsatisfactory products or services arising from any business-customer relationship that began through an advertisement on our site. All contractual, legal, and professional responsibilities lie solely with the business and the customer.

If a business is untruthful in its advertising, misrepresents itself, sells faulty products, or fails to deliver as promised, the customer's sole recourse is against the business directly. Collab. is not involved in and cannot be held responsible for such disputes. We may, at our discretion, remove listings that are found to be in violation of our Terms of Service, but we assume no liability for any resulting harm.

Intellectual Property

Businesses represent and warrant that they own all rights to the logos, images, and content they upload to their advertisement. Collab. does not claim ownership of any business intellectual property.

Right to Reject or Remove

Collab. reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject, remove, or refuse to publish any advertisement that we believe violates our guidelines, is potentially unlawful, or could expose us to liability. We are not obligated to provide a reason for rejection. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Hate speech, discriminatory, or offensive content
• False or misleading claims
• Illegal products or services
• Copyright or trademark infringement
• Explicit or adult content

No Guarantee of Results

Collab. does not guarantee any specific number of views, clicks, customers, or sales as a result of your advertisement. Advertising success depends on many factors, including the quality of your listing and your own website.

Compliance with Law
All businesses agree that their advertisements will comply with all applicable South African laws and regulations, including the Consumer Protection Act, the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) , and advertising standards (such as those of the Advertising Regulatory Board). Businesses are solely responsible for ensuring their ads are truthful, not misleading, and compliant.

8. Still Have Questions?

Contact our support team. We're here to help businesses advertise their brands and help customers discover new products and services.

Email: advertising@collabza.co.za | sales@collabza.co.za
Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00 SAST

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Disclaimer

Collab. operates solely as an advertising platform connecting customers with businesses. Collab. is not a broker, retailer, marketplace, employer, or supervisor, and does not control, direct, verify, endorse, or guarantee any products, services, or claims made by advertising businesses.

Businesses are solely responsible for the accuracy of their advertisements, including logos, URLs, descriptions, images, and all claims. Customers are solely responsible for conducting their own due diligence before engaging with any business discovered through Collab.

Collab. is not a party to any transaction or agreement between a business and a customer and shall not be held liable for any disputes, losses, damages, or unsatisfactory products or services arising from any business-customer relationship. All legal recourse is between the business and the customer directly. Collab.'s role begins and ends with providing the advertising space.

By using Collab.'s Business Advertising service, all parties agree to our Terms of Service and acknowledge the limitations of our liability as set forth herein and in our Terms of Service, governed by South African law.