> ## 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.

# Find and Filter Local Businesses Near You on Resquash

> Search, browse, and filter nearby businesses on Resquash across Home Services, Food & Beverage, and Lifestyle & Gifts categories today.

Resquash puts your neighborhood's best businesses at your fingertips. Whether you're hunting for a plumber, craving takeout, or shopping for a unique gift, you can discover, filter, and connect with local merchants in seconds — all from the app's home screen.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Resquash App">
    Launch Resquash on your device. The home screen automatically surfaces businesses near your current location. Make sure location permissions are enabled so Resquash can show you the most relevant results.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Search or Browse">
    Use either of two discovery modes:

    * **Search** — Tap the search bar at the top of the screen and type a business name, service, or product (e.g., "pizza," "house cleaning," or "candles").
    * **Browse** — Scroll through the curated feed of nearby businesses ranked by proximity and availability.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Filter by Category, Proximity, and Availability">
    Tap the **Filter** icon to narrow your results. You can apply the following filters independently or in combination:

    <CardGroup cols={3}>
      <Card title="Category" icon="tag">
        Choose from **Home Services**, **Food & Beverage**, or **Lifestyle & Gifts** to focus on the type of business you need.
      </Card>

      <Card title="Proximity" icon="location-dot">
        Set a maximum distance (e.g., within 1, 5, or 10 miles) to see only businesses close to you.
      </Card>

      <Card title="Availability" icon="clock">
        Filter for businesses that are **open now** or available within a specific time window.
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a Business">
    Tap any listing to open its full business profile. Each profile displays:

    * **Products and services** offered, with descriptions
    * **Real-time pricing** so you always see current rates
    * **Live availability** — including open hours and booking slots updated on the fly
    * Photos, ratings, and a direct **Message** button to start a conversation
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  **Map view vs. list view** — Toggle between views using the icons in the top-right corner of the search results screen. Use **map view** when you want to find the closest option visually or plan a route, and **list view** when you want to compare multiple businesses side by side with full details like ratings and availability at a glance.
</Tip>

<Note>
  Business profiles reflect live data synced directly from each merchant. Pricing, menu items, and service availability update in real time, so what you see is always accurate before you reach out or place an order.
</Note>