Setting up your business type and services helps customers understand what you offer and ensures your business appears in relevant searches. These settings affect how your business is presented in the Buddy mobile app and influence which features are available to you.
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Business Type Selection
Your business type defines your primary operating model. Select one that best represents your business:
Dive Shop
Full-service diving facility
Equipment sales and rentals
Multiple activity types
Regular operating hours
Dive Resort
Accommodation facilities
Diving services
Extended stay options
Complete vacation packages
Liveaboard
Multi-day diving trips
Overnight accommodations
Multiple dive locations
All-inclusive experiences
Independent Professional
Choose this if you're:
Individual instructor
Freelance professional
Trip host
Independent guide
Travel Agency
Specialized in:
Diving trip planning
Multi-location bookings
Package experiences
Travel arrangements
Service Configuration
Select all services your business provides. You can update these anytime as your offerings expand.
Diving Services
Core diving activities including:
Guided dive tours
Scuba certification courses
Instructor development programs
Technical diving training
Junior diver programs
Freediving courses
Equipment Services
Equipment-related offerings such as:
Rental gear
Equipment sales
Maintenance services
Air and nitrox fills
Equipment repairs
Additional Activities
Complementary services including:
Boat charters
Snorkeling tours
First aid training
Travel planning
Photography services
Service Visibility
Your selected services:
Appear on your business profile
Influence search results
Help customers find you
Guide activity creation options
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Configuration Basics
Q: Can I change my business type after setting it up?
A: Yes, you can update your business type:
Navigate to Business Type & Services settings
Select new business type
Save changes
Updates appear after brief review Note that changing business type might affect available features and how your business appears in searches.
Q: How many services can I select?
A: You can select all services that apply to your business. Choose those you:
Currently offer
Have qualified staff for
Have proper equipment and facilities for
Are certified or licensed to provide
Service Management
Q: What if my service isn't listed?
A: If you offer a service not in the standard list:
Select "Other" in the relevant category
Use your business description to detail specific offerings
Contact support to suggest new service categories
Update selections when new options become available
Q: Should I list planned future services?
A: Only list services you currently offer. When adding new services:
Update your selections when ready to offer
Ensure proper certifications are in place
Have necessary equipment and staff
Be ready to accept bookings
Business Operations
Q: How do service selections affect my bookings?
A: Your selected services:
Determine available activity types
Influence booking options
Affect search visibility
Guide customer expectations
Q: What if I temporarily suspend a service?
A: For temporary service suspensions:
Keep the service selected if resuming soon
Remove if suspension is long-term
Update affected activities
Communicate changes to customers