Thank You BuzzReferrals.comApril 2, 2012
We just wanted to take a moment and shout “Thank-You” from the roof tops! Buzz Referrals in Chicago, IL has been kind enough to donate the use of their incredible referral software. It allows users to easily share their excitement about our company with their Facebook Friends, Twitter Followers, or Email Buddies. Plus, the software [...]
Thank You Maponics!March 8, 2012
Thank you to the folks over at Maponics for agreeing to donate a Carrier Route map to ValuStop! What’s a Carrier Route? The Postal Service divides each zip code into smaller “carrier routes” and assigns the route to a mailman/lady. So why does ValuStop need one of these specialized maps? We will be distributing thousands of [...]
One Step Closer to Making a SaleNovember 12, 2011
We are one step closer to making our first sale – our website is officially secure! Most of the day was spent installing a “secure socket layer” certificate on our server. It’s the thing that makes your web browser display a padlock when you’re checking out. It’s important because customers want to know that their [...]
All Profits to Benefit Show Hope Through 2012November 10, 2011
We’ve started ValuStop with a clear mission “to glorify God by donating all of our after-tax profits toward the well-being of orphans.” We envision a day when we are able to donate millions of dollars each year toward changing orphans’ lives. Can you imagine how your life would have been different if you never had [...]
Answering the Non-Profit Question + Our New LogoOctober 24, 2011
After wading through lots of information (and talking to a few different accountants), we’ve finally made a decision: we won’t be pursuing 501c3 non-profit status. There were a few reasons we decided against it. #1. There’s a tricky IRS rule that states that at least 33% of your support must come from the “public” to [...]
Beginning StagesOctober 13, 2011
This past Monday was our first day in the office here at ValuStop. The time has been filled meeting with accountants and beginning the web development work here ValuStop.com. We’re hoping to get the sign-off by the accountants to become a 501c3 non-profit. Why would we want to do that, you ask? Well, we’d like [...]