> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.resquash.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Resquash for Merchants: Grow Your Local Business Today

> Discover how Resquash helps local businesses get found, chat with nearby shoppers, and close sales — all without phone tag or third-party redirects.

Resquash puts your local business in front of the customers who are already looking for what you offer. Whether you run a home services company, a neighborhood café, or a boutique gift shop, Resquash gives you a single place to get discovered, answer questions in real time, and collect payment — no phone tag, no redirects, no friction.

## Why Resquash?

Local businesses thrive on relationships, but traditional discovery tools (directory listings, third-party marketplaces, phone calls back-and-forth) add unnecessary steps between you and a paying customer. Resquash removes those steps. Shoppers find you, message you, and pay you entirely within the app. You own the conversation and the relationship from the very first interaction.

Resquash serves merchants across three core categories:

* **Home Services** — cleaning, repairs, landscaping, and more
* **Food & Beverage** — cafés, restaurants, bakeries, and specialty food producers
* **Lifestyle & Gifts** — boutiques, florists, wellness studios, and local artisans

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Get Discovered" icon="map-pin">
    Your listing appears in location-based searches so nearby shoppers can find you at the exact moment they need what you offer.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Chat in Real Time" icon="message">
    Respond to customer questions, share photos, and close sales directly in the Resquash in-app chat — no third-party messaging needed.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Accept Payments" icon="credit-card">
    Receive secure payment for orders and bookings right through the app. No external payment links or separate invoicing tools required.
  </Card>

  <Card title="No Phone Tag" icon="phone-slash">
    Handle every inquiry, quote, and confirmation digitally. Customers get answers faster, and you spend less time on hold or playing voicemail tennis.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## What You Get as a Resquash Merchant

Beyond discovery and chat, your merchant account gives you a fully configurable storefront where you set your hours, define your service area or delivery radius, and control your availability. Every order and booking comes with an in-app notification so you never miss a new customer.

Resquash charges no listing fee to get started — you only pay when you make a sale, keeping your upfront risk at zero.

<Note>
  Ready to start selling? Head to the next guide to create your merchant account and publish your first listing. See [Creating Your Listing](/merchants/creating-your-listing) to get started.
</Note>