Design & Build
Contractors, electricians, plumbers, HVAC, painters, architects, interior designers
Why they say yes: These are big jobs, so one won lead can repay the credits many times over. Every brief names the area and timeline up front.
Affiliate program
Earn $10 for every business you bring.
Quebec is full of independent professionals who need steady clients. You introduce them to quebec.agency. When a business you referred becomes a paying subscriber, you get paid. Free to join, open to anyone, with no limit on how many businesses you refer.
Become an affiliate See the pitch kit
- Free to join
- $10 per business
- Your own dashboard
- Ready-made scripts
$10
per paying business
30 days
review period
$25
minimum payout
No cap
on referrals
Why this works
You are not selling. You are offering a free way to get found.
Most small business owners are tired of ads that cost money and bring nothing. A free listing that sends real local clients is an easy yes. Your job is simply to make the introduction.
Free to list
No signup fee, no subscription, no contract. New profiles also get 2 welcome credits to try a lead.
Leads that fit
Matching uses their specialty and the areas they actually serve, among 161 in Quebec. No more chasing jobs across the province.
Pay only when they choose
They see the project summary for free and the price before unlocking. They pay credits only for the leads they want.
Low cost per lead
Leads start around $4.15 with the best-value credit pack, instead of paying for ad clicks that may never turn into a call.
Direct line to the client
They get the client's own phone number and email, then talk directly. There is no middleman and no commission on their jobs.
Credits do not expire
Unused credits stay in the account. There is no monthly minimum, and the optional Pro plan can be cancelled any time.
How you earn
From a conversation to a payout
Get your link
Join in two minutes. Your personal link is ready right away, with shortcuts to the sign-up and pricing pages.
Tell a business owner
Use the scripts below. We remember your referral for 60 days after they click.
They list and subscribe
They create a free profile. When they start a paid subscription, the referral becomes a commission.
You get paid $10
After the 30-day review period, it is yours to collect once you reach $25.
Concrete examples
Twelve kinds of Quebec business to talk to this week
Think of the people you already pay, know or walk past. Every one of these trades appears on quebec.agency.
Law & Compliance
Small-firm and solo lawyers and notaries: immigration, incorporation, leases, trademarks, real estate closings
Why they say yes: Law practices live on referrals. New owners need a lawyer in the first weeks, and the brief tells the lawyer exactly what the client needs.
Money & Tax
Tax preparers, CPAs, bookkeepers, insurance brokers, payroll and loan brokers
Why they say yes: Every new business needs all of them, and they need them early. A listing gets them in front of owners who are just getting started.
Space & Property
Commercial and residential brokers, property managers, movers, storage and studio operators
Why they say yes: Clients opening a shop or moving an office are mid-search. Brokers and movers can reach them before they sign with someone else.
Software & Web
Web designers, IT support, cybersecurity consultants, app developers, hosting resellers
Why they say yes: Most Quebec small businesses still need a site, email and IT help. Freelancers get steady local work without bidding on global marketplaces.
Brand & Growth
Branding studios, social media managers, SEO freelancers, PR and copywriters
Why they say yes: Shop owners ask for a logo and social media in the same breath as a lease. A listing puts them in the room early.
Media & Production
Photographers, videographers, podcast studios, event producers, DJs, illustrators
Why they say yes: Restaurants, shops and brands need content. Photographers and video pros are used to hunting for clients and welcome a free listing.
Food & Hospitality
Caterers, bakers, chefs, restaurant consultants, food license and permit helpers
Why they say yes: New food businesses need permits, menus and suppliers fast. Caterers get event leads from clients who already know their date and headcount.
Health & Wellness
Physical therapists, personal trainers, nutritionists, dentists, acupuncturists, therapists
Why they say yes: Independent practitioners are always filling their calendars. A free profile in their area costs nothing to try.
Learning & Coaching
Tutors, language teachers, business coaches, corporate trainers, career advisors
Why they say yes: Local, personal and often solo. They win clients one by one, so a free listing is a free new channel.
Trade & Logistics
Customs brokers, freight forwarders, warehouses, last-mile delivery, packaging suppliers
Why they say yes: Importers and online sellers in Quebec need logistics partners, and these are high-value, repeat relationships.
Craft & Making
Print shops, fabricators, woodworkers, tailors, fashion makers, 3D printing studios
Why they say yes: Makers rely on word of mouth. A listing helps nearby designers and shop owners find them.
Where to find them
Eight places to meet business owners, no budget needed
Facebook and WhatsApp groups
Quebec small business, area and trade groups. Read the rules first, share once, and answer questions instead of just posting links.
Commercial streets, on foot
Walk a strip such as Rue Sainte-Catherine, Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Rue Saint-Denis, Rue Saint-Joseph, Boulevard Charest, 3e Avenue or Boulevard Taschereau. Stop in, ask for the owner and give them your link on a card.
Chambers, BIDs and associations
Chambers of commerce, business improvement districts, trade associations and cultural business groups. Offer to present for five minutes.
Trade counters and supply shops
Contractors, electricians and plumbers gather at supply houses early in the morning. Ask the counter to pin your card.
Instagram, LinkedIn and Nextdoor
Message local pros whose posts show they take on clients. Be brief, be personal and always disclose your referral link.
Markets, co-working and meetups
Farmers markets, flea markets, co-working spaces, freelancer and founder meetups are full of solo business owners.
Your own list
Clients, newsletter readers, past colleagues and your own contacts. A personal note from someone they trust beats any ad.
Google Maps, one trade at a time
Search "electrician Laval" or "accountant Longueuil", then call or visit. Cold email lists can break CASL, the Canadian anti-spam law, so prefer a phone call, a visit or a message to a public business account.
Your pitch kit
Copy, paste, send
Three short scripts. They are honest, short and mention that you may earn a referral fee, which the Affiliate Terms require. Once you join, your personal link is filled in for you.
After you join you also get a personal QR code, printable flyers and one-tap WhatsApp sharing in your dashboard.
In person or by phone
Hi, I'm [your name]. Quick question: do you want more clients in [their area]? There's a free directory for Quebec specialists called quebec.agency. You list your business for free, and when someone posts a project that matches your trade and area, you see it. You pay a few credits only if you decide to unlock their phone number. I get a small referral fee if you subscribe to the paid plan, but the listing is free either way. Here's my link: [your personal link]
Text or direct message
Hey [name], I thought of you. quebec.agency is a free directory where Quebec clients post projects and get matched with local pros in their area. Listing is free, and you only pay if you want a lead's contact details. Takes about 5 minutes: [your personal link] (full disclosure, I earn a referral fee if you subscribe to the paid plan).
Subject: Free listing to get found by Quebec clients Hi [name], I work with Quebec businesses and wanted to pass along quebec.agency, a directory that matches people starting projects with local specialists by trade and area. - Listing is free - You see matching projects for free - You pay credits only to unlock a client's contact details, and you see the price first - No commission on your jobs You can create a profile here: [your personal link] Disclosure: I may earn a referral fee if you subscribe to the paid plan. Best, [your name]
When they push back
Answers to the questions you will hear
I already get customers from Google and Yelp.
That is good, and this does not replace it. Quebec.agency is an extra channel where the client has already written down what they need. A free listing costs nothing to add.
What does it cost?
Listing is free. Leads cost credits and the price is shown before unlocking. There is an optional Pro plan at $49 a month with premium placement and monthly credits. Nothing renews unless they choose a plan.
Is it guaranteed to bring jobs?
No, and never promise that. A project can go to several specialists and the client chooses. They pay for an introduction, not a job.
I am too busy.
Creating a profile takes about five minutes. Offer to sit with them while they do it. Many owners will say yes if you make it easy.
Is this a scam?
Point to the site itself: public Terms, Privacy Policy and Specialist Terms, card payments through Stripe, and the fact that listing costs nothing.
Do they have to sign a contract?
No. There is no contract, no minimum and no obligation. They can stop any time.
What you could earn
Small numbers add up
5 businesses
$50
at $10 each
25 businesses
$250
at $10 each
100 businesses
$1,000
at $10 each
$0
Illustration only. A commission is earned once per business, when it pays its first subscription invoice, after the review period. Earnings are not guaranteed and depend on how many referred businesses subscribe.
Your affiliate account
A dashboard to track everything
Clicks to commissions
Visitors, businesses referred and paying subscribers, all in one view.
Every payment, clearly
In review, payable and paid balances, with each commission and its status.
Link tools
Send people to the business sign-up, pricing or home page, or add ?ref= to any page address.
You choose how to be paid: PayPal, Interac e-Transfer, cheque or bank transfer. Payouts are sent by hand once your payable balance reaches $25. We may ask for your tax information and issue the tax slip required by law (for example a T4A).
Play fair
The rules, in plain words
Always disclose
Say you may be paid for referrals. The scripts above already do.
No spam, no false promises
Never promise jobs, income or rankings. No bulk unsolicited email or text messages.
No self-referrals
You cannot earn on your own business or accounts you control.
Fair review period
Commissions are reviewed for 30 days so refunds and chargebacks are settled first.
Read the full Affiliate Terms.
Turn the people you know into income.
Join in under two minutes. No fee, no quota.
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