Public service announcement: Yelp is searching for amazing small business owners. Do you own a small business and consider yourself a Yelp aficionado? Do you want to act as a representative for business owners around the world and share your insights with Yelp execs? Fear not, superstar biz owner - we've got the job for you.

Every year, Yelp selects a diverse group of people from around the world to serve as the collective voice of small businesses on Yelp. Those chosen will join in on regular conference calls to provide insight on existing Yelp features, policies, products under development, and to brainstorm new ideas. Even better, new members will also travel to Yelp HQ to participate in our annual summit where they'll meet with Yelp's top executives and department heads to share their perspectives as small business owners. The feedback provided during these sessions are often used to shape new tools and features like the Yelp For Business Owners mobile app.

Ready to sign up yet? Good. We're ready for you. The official call for new Yelp Small Business Advisory Council members is here and all are welcome to apply. Our council members are thought leaders who enjoy sharing their insights with other business owners. This year's group will have an opportunity to:

  • Make connections with small business leaders from around the world
  • Travel to San Francisco for a summit at Yelp HQ
  • Provide input on products under development
  • Brainstorm new ideas for Yelp executives to consider
  • Be a resource for other business owners who have questions about the services and tools on Yelp

If you're a business owner with ideas for how Yelp can better serve the business community, we hope you'll consider applying. You can submit your application by clicking here. SYOY!

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