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Complete Guide

How It Works

AvanaBiz connects businesses and customers worldwide. Whether you're looking for a service or want to grow your business β€” this guide covers everything.

Why Use AvanaBiz as a Customer

Everything you need to find and book trusted businesses β€” for free.

Verified Businesses

Browse businesses that have been verified and confirmed β€” so you deal with real, trustworthy providers.

Save Time

Book appointments online in seconds. No phone calls, no waiting, no back-and-forth.

More Choice

Discover thousands of businesses across cities and categories β€” all in one place.

Loyalty Rewards

Earn points on every booking and unlock perks like free items, upgrades, and discounts.

Free & Easy

It's completely free to use. No account required to search, browse, and contact businesses.

Follow these steps to find, contact, and review businesses near you or worldwide.

Step 1

Search & Discover

Find any Somali business quickly using our powerful search. You can search by business name, category (e.g. "Hospital", "Restaurant"), city, or keywords from the description. All displayed businesses are verified and professional.

  • Type a business name or category in the search bar
  • Select a city from the dropdown to narrow results
  • Use "Near Me" to find businesses close to your location
  • Browse all categories from the Categories page
  • Explore businesses on an interactive map via the Explore page
  • Filtering automatically hides unprofessional business listings
Step 2

View Business Profiles

Each business has a detailed profile page with everything you need β€” contact info, photos, opening hours, location map, reviews, and active promotions.

  • See opening hours and whether the business is open now
  • View the business location on an interactive map
  • Browse the photo gallery uploaded by the business
  • Check active promotions and special offers
  • Read reviews from real customers
Step 3

Contact a Business

Reach out to any business directly from their profile page using phone, WhatsApp, email, or a contact form β€” no account needed.

  • Tap the phone number to call directly
  • Use the green WhatsApp button for instant chat
  • Send an email inquiry from the profile
  • Fill out the inquiry form for detailed questions
  • Book an appointment using the "Book Now" button (for hotels, clinics, etc.)
Step 4

Leave a Review

Share your experience to help other community members make better decisions. Your honest review matters and helps businesses improve.

  • Scroll to the Reviews section on any business profile
  • Give a star rating from 1 to 5
  • Write a detailed comment about your experience
  • Attach photos to your review (up to 4 images)
  • Reviews are public and visible to all visitors
Step 5

Save Your Favorites

Save businesses you love or want to visit later to your personal Saved list. Access them anytime from the Saved page.

  • Sign in to use the Favorites feature
  • Tap the heart icon on any business card or profile
  • Access all saved businesses from the "Saved" menu
  • Great for keeping a list of go-to businesses

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions about AvanaBiz.

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