Business Owner Interviews
Hear directly from the people behind the business, including their story, values, experience and ambitions.
Why Beyond the Rating?
Reviews Tell You What People Scored. Stories Tell You Why a Business Matters.
Most review platforms reduce a business to a number. Beyond the Rating explores the personality, motivation, experience and work behind the business, while still giving readers an honest and independent view.
Honest Written Reviews
Each feature includes a balanced written article based on the interview, available information and personal observations.
Useful Content to Reuse
Businesses receive the completed video interview and may use it on their website, social media and other suitable marketing channels.
How It Works
A Simple Process From Conversation to Published Feature
The focus is on making the process relaxed, useful and valuable for both the business and the audience.
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Book Your Interview
Choose a suitable date and provide basic information about your business and what you would like to discuss.
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Tell Your Story
Take part in a relaxed video interview covering your background, services, challenges, values and future plans.
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Article & Review Created
A thoughtful written feature is produced, combining your story with an honest editorial perspective.
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Published & Shared
Your feature is published on Beyond the Rating, and you receive the completed interview video for your own use.
Editorial Approach
Paid to Be Featured. Not Paid for Praise.
The £50 fee covers the interview, production time, article preparation and publication. It does not purchase a guaranteed positive opinion.
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Clear and transparent
Paid features are identified appropriately so readers understand the nature of the content.
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Honest personal perspective
Articles may include both positive observations and areas where the business could improve.
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Fair opportunity to respond
Businesses may clarify factual details before publication, but editorial opinions remain independent.
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Respectful and constructive
The goal is not to embarrass businesses. The aim is to present an honest, useful and balanced feature.
Latest Features
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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Being Featured
What does the £50 package include?
It includes a recorded video interview, an honest written article and business review, publication on BeyondTheRating.co.uk and a copy of the finished interview video for your own suitable use.
Does paying £50 guarantee a positive review?
No. The fee pays for the interview, production and publication process. It does not purchase praise or a guaranteed positive opinion. The article will be fair, respectful and based on the information available.
Can I use the video on my own social media?
Yes. You will receive the finished interview video and may use it on your website, social media and other appropriate business marketing channels.
Can I check the article before it is published?
You may check factual details such as names, dates, services and contact information. Editorial opinions and the overall review remain independent.
Which businesses can apply?
Independent businesses, sole traders, start-ups, established companies, charities and community organisations may apply, subject to suitability and availability.
Tell the Story Behind Your Business
Go Beyond the Rating. Let People Meet the Business Owner.
Secure your video interview and written business feature for £50.