iDeals is all about supporting local businesses and community not-for-profit fund-raising efforts.
Smaller local businesses continually struggle to compete against the major advertising budgets of the national chain stores. iDeals provides the local business person a way to stay competitive by absorbing most of the advertising and marketing costs so that the merchant can pass those dollars directly onto their customers with discounts that surpass those normally found through the traditional retail methods of doing business.
Local merchants can provide greater discounts while increasing their customer base, local not-for-profit groups benefit by receiving a significant amount of the proceeds, and you the consumer, are provided with an option for stretching your budget to cover more of your everyday expenses.
Truly a win-win-win for everyone involved.