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Summary

The video follows Poetrice, a 27-year-old local entrepreneur from Leopoldsburg, who is determined to tackle the high vacancy rate in her village. Through her local marketing agency, Quasi, she aims to help local businesses grow and thrive amidst the rise of online shopping. By offering solutions to enhance visibility, boost sales, and automate processes, Poetrice is committed to reviving her town’s center and ensuring that local entrepreneurs continue to succeed despite the challenges of a changing market.

Takeaways

• 😀 Local retailers are struggling with competition from large web shops and stores.
• 😀 The streets in many areas are becoming emptier, creating a sense of vacancy and decline.
• 😀 Poetrice, a 27-year-old from Leopoldsburg, is passionate about addressing the high vacancy rate in her village.
• 😀 Leopoldsburg currently has the highest vacancy rate in Flanders, a problem Poetrice is determined to solve.
• 😀 Poetrice’s goal is to reduce the vacancy rate in her village by half and revitalize the local economy.
• 😀 Poetrice founded Quasi, a local marketing agency, to help local businesses thrive in a challenging environment.
• 😀 Quasi's mission is to help local entrepreneurs with visibility, sales, and business optimization.
• 😀 The agency assists businesses in promoting their offerings and improving sales strategies.
• 😀 Quasi also helps businesses automate repetitive tasks, such as quotation requests, to increase efficiency.
• 😀 The ultimate goal is to empower local businesses to succeed and continue growing, fostering a vibrant, thriving community.

Q & A

What is the primary concern of Poetrice regarding her village, Leopoldsburg?

Poetrice is concerned about the high vacancy rate in Leopoldsburg, which has the largest vacancy rate in Flanders. This issue is affecting local businesses and the overall vibrancy of the town.

Why does Poetrice want to reduce the vacancy rate in her village?

Poetrice wants to reduce the vacancy rate because it is contributing to the decline of the town's atmosphere, making the streets emptier and less lively. She hopes to revitalize the area and help local businesses thrive.

How does Poetrice plan to help local businesses in her municipality?

Poetrice started a local marketing agency called 'Quasi' to help local businesses survive and grow. Her agency provides support in marketing, sales, and business optimization, with the ultimate goal of revitalizing the town center.

What is Quasi, and what is its role in supporting local businesses?

Quasi is a local marketing agency founded by Poetrice. It aims to assist local businesses by helping them become known, increase their sales, and optimize their operations through automation, ensuring sustainable growth.

What are the three main steps that Quasi focuses on for local businesses?

The three main steps Quasi focuses on are: 1) Making the business known to the public, 2) Improving sales of products and services, and 3) Optimizing and automating business operations for efficiency.

What specific types of business optimization does Quasi offer?

Quasi helps local businesses automate repetitive tasks, such as handling quotation requests, which can improve efficiency and reduce manual labor, ultimately helping the business run smoothly.

What is Poetrice's goal for the vacancy rate in her village?

Poetrice's goal is to reduce the vacancy rate by half. This ambitious target reflects her desire to see the town center revive and become a more vibrant place with thriving local businesses.

What is the broader impact that Poetrice hopes to achieve through her work with Quasi?

Poetrice hopes to revitalize her village, Leopoldsburg, by reducing vacancy rates and encouraging people to shop locally, which would bring life back to the town center, making it a happier and more active place.

Why does Poetrice believe that the online shopping trend is problematic for local retailers?

Poetrice acknowledges the importance of online shopping but believes it has contributed to the decline of local retailers. As more people shop online, local stores face greater challenges in maintaining foot traffic and business survival.

What does Poetrice think people often forget in the age of online shopping?

Poetrice believes that in the age of online shopping, people forget to leave their homes and visit local businesses, which reduces the vibrancy and liveliness of the town center.