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How Onlure Can Help Your Business

Onlure TeamFebruary 16, 20265 min read

Onlure helps local businesses find, message, and book verified local creators using AI-powered matchmaking — with zero commission fees and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Pay via credit card or Interac e-Transfer. Browse creators by niche, neighborhood, and budget. Every collaboration includes real-time analytics from Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

As a small business owner, you know that word-of-mouth is your most powerful marketing tool. But in 2026, word-of-mouth has gone digital, and it's called influencer marketing.

Why should my business use influencer marketing?

Café owner working with creators

Traditional ads are losing their edge. Consumers scroll past banners, skip pre-rolls, and block pop-ups. But when a creator they trust recommends your business? They show up.

Influencer marketing is the new digital marketing. It's more authentic, more targeted, and delivers better ROI than any ad campaign. Businesses that embrace it now are the ones that will lead their market tomorrow.

Onlure makes it easy to get started, no agency required, no massive budget needed. Just real creators, real content, real customers.

How does Onlure's AI find the right creator for my business?

Bookstore owner using Onlure analytics

Finding the right creator shouldn't take weeks of research. Just tell our Onlure AI Agent what your business does, drop a link to your website, or describe the vibe you're going for, and it will instantly surface the best local creators for you. It's free, fast, and built specifically for Canadian businesses.

Plus, connect your social handles and get free aggregate analytics across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, all in one dashboard. Get insights on the best times to post from your socials. See which collaborations drive real visits and sales, so you can double down on what works.

Don't take our word for it, try the Onlure AI Agent right now and see your matches in seconds.

"The AI matched us with a local bookstagrammer who drove more foot traffic in one weekend than a month of Instagram ads. The analytics dashboard showed us exactly what worked." — James Chen, Turning Page Books

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Describe your biz or drop a link. I'll find creators for you :)

3. Talk Directly With Local Creators

Coffee shop owner on Onlure

No middlemen. No agencies taking a cut. On Onlure, you talk directly with your local neighborhood influencers.

We bring you the best creator for your business across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTubecreators across all niches and budgets. Whether you're a cozy café looking for a local foodie with 2K followers or a boutique fitness studio ready to partner with a top lifestyle creator, Onlure has the perfect match. From nano-creators who drive real foot traffic to established influencers who move markets, every budget finds its creator here.

Browse creators by neighborhood, niche, and audience size. Message them directly on the platform. Negotiate rates transparently. It's as easy as sending a text.

"Onlure completely changed how we work with local creators. Instead of guessing whether collaborations worked, we can now actually see what brings customers through the door." — Emma Collins, Happy Brews Café

Does Onlure offer a satisfaction guarantee for businesses?

Leather goods store on Onlure

We know trying something new can feel risky. That's why Onlure offers a 100% reimbursement guarantee for all bookings made through our platform. If you're not satisfied with a booking, we've got you covered. No questions asked.

You only pay when you're ready, and you're protected the entire way. This isn't a subscription or a long-term contract, book one creator at a time and see the results for yourself.

"Onlure helped us reach customers who already appreciated craftsmanship and design, instead of broad, generic audiences. The data made our marketing feel intentional and measurable for the first time." — Ethan Morales, Field & Form Goods

What payment methods does Onlure support?

Winery accepting payments

Book creators using Interac e-Transfer or credit cards, whatever works best for your business. No complicated payment setups, no waiting weeks for invoices.

Onlure supports Canada's most popular payment methods so there's zero friction between you and your next creator collaboration. Payments are secure, transparent, and instant.

"Onlure helped us partner with creators who truly appreciate wine and craftsmanship. We could finally see which collaborations led to tasting room visits and bottle purchases." — Margaret Lawson, Oak & Vine Cellars

6. Creators Who Know Your Community

Café & fitness collaboration

The best marketing doesn't come from a studio — it comes from someone who walks past your store every day. Onlure connects you with hyperlocal creators who already know and love your neighborhood.

These aren't faceless influencers with millions of followers who've never visited your city. They're real people with engaged local audiences who trust their recommendations.

"Onlure helped us tell our story through the right local creators, not just shout ads into the void. We could finally see which creator posts translated into real foot traffic and class sign-ups." — Daniel Foster, Bready Bread & Movement

Loved by Local Businesses

From bakeries to bookstores, small businesses trust Onlure to drive real results.

Onlure completely changed how we work with local creators. Instead of guessing whether collaborations worked, we can now actually see what brings customers through the door. The platform made it easy to partner with creators who genuinely fit our vibe, and the results were measurable almost immediately. It finally feels like creator marketing that makes sense for small businesses like ours.

Emma Collins

Emma Collins

Happy Brews Café · Coffee Shop

Onlure gave us a way to work with fitness creators without the guesswork. Instead of just brand awareness, we could actually track which collaborations brought in new members and class sign-ups. The creator matches felt spot-on for our brand, and the data helped us double down on what was working. For the first time, influencer marketing felt like a real growth channel, not an experiment.

Lauren Mitchell

Lauren Mitchell

Ascend Athletics · Fitness Studio

Onlure helped us tell our story through the right local creators, not just shout ads into the void. We could finally see which creator posts translated into real foot traffic and class sign-ups. The attribution made it obvious what worked, so we doubled down fast. It's become one of our most efficient ways to grow without losing our authenticity.

Daniel Foster

Daniel Foster

Bready Bread & Movement · Café & Fitness

Onlure helped us connect with creators who genuinely care about plants and sustainability, not just sponsored posts. We were able to see exactly which collaborations drove store visits and plant sales. The insights made it easy to refine our campaigns and focus on what resonated with our community. It's been a game changer for growing our brand without losing authenticity.

Marcus Reed

Marcus Reed

Greenhaven Plant Co. · Plant Shop

Onlure made it incredibly easy for us to work with local food creators who already loved our bakery. Instead of just hoping a post would bring people in, we could actually see which collaborations led to real visits and sales. The insights helped us refine our promotions without wasting budget. It finally feels like marketing built for small, local businesses like ours.

Sarah Whitmore

Sarah Whitmore

Golden Crumb Bakery · Artisan Bakery

Onlure helped us reach customers who already appreciated craftsmanship and design, instead of broad, generic audiences. We could clearly see which creator partnerships led to in-store visits and purchases. The data made our marketing feel intentional and measurable for the first time. It's become an easy way to grow while staying true to our brand.

Ethan Morales

Ethan Morales

Field & Form Goods · Leather Goods & Lifestyle

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Written by the Onlure Team

Led by Prasun Ghosh, former Instagram engineer and founder of Onlure. Based on our first-hand experience building an AI-powered creator marketplace serving thousands of Canadian creators and local businesses in Toronto. Our insights come from real platform data and direct collaboration with both sides of the creator economy.