1. Ensure your business meets our qualifications (below).
2. Click the “Continue and Add Your Listing” button and complete the listing form with your business’ information.
3. Your listing will be reviewed by our staff. If approved you will receive an email with further instructions to either:
1. Claim your listing. Claiming your listing allows you to communicate with interested website visitors. If you do not claim your listing you will not have the ability to interact with leads,
or,
2. Complete a required background check prior to claiming your listing. The non-refundable fee for the background check is $60.
The background check process takes approximately 3-5 business days.
4. Upon receiving background check approval you will receive an email with instructions to claim your listing. If you do not claim your listing you will not have the ability to interact with leads.
1. Must be a business or serve as an independent service provider (ISP) relevant to the Black swim community.
2. Business or ISP must meet the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) eligibility definition of a Small Disadvantaged Business.
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No, listing your aquatics business in the BKS Aquatics Directory is free for qualified businesses although, depending on the business, there may be a requirement to complete a background check which carries a non-refundable charge of $60.
You may start the process of adding your business for free by selecting the “Add Listing” option on the website and following our process.
While every detail is not required, typical listings include business name, service categories, logo, video, images, social media links, location, contact information, and a brief description of the services offered.
Yes, you can list multiple services if they fall under the categories provided on the website, such as swim instruction, equipment supplies, or health and beauty.
The listing may be published within 2-3 days but claiming the listing (attaching your contact information to it) may take an additional 3-5 days depending on the number of businesses requiring validation at the time. You may expect ongoing communication from BKS regarding the status of your listing however.
Yes, you can login to your dashboard to update or amend their listing as needed to ensure information is current and accurate.
The BKS Black Swim Directory is the most comprehensive directory focused specifically on supporting Black-owned businesses in the aquatic sector, aimed at fostering a unified, empowered community and promoting cultural and economic growth.
Apply now and be on your way to boosting your visibility and connecting with a thriving community eager to find you!
