Discover verified Black-owned businesses, shop products, book services, message owners, and connect with your community — all in one place.
Real screenshots from the Litwork app
How It Works
Three steps to start discovering and supporting Black-owned businesses in your area.
Search by location, category, or keyword. Browse the map or scroll through 25+ business categories to find exactly what you need.
Buy products or schedule services directly in the app. Secure Stripe checkout and instant appointment confirmation — no phone calls needed.
Message business owners directly, join the Village community, and share your experiences to help others discover great local businesses.
Black-Owned Businesses
Business Categories
Verification Levels
Core App Experiences
Features
Litwork is the complete ecosystem for Black-owned businesses and the communities that support them.
Semantic search understands what you mean — not just keywords. Describe what you need and find the right business instantly.
Three-tier verification system ensures every listed business is authentically Black-owned. Level 1 approves instantly on submission.
Browse real products from local businesses, add to cart, and checkout securely. Inventory updates in real-time from every seller.
Schedule services across Hair & Beauty, Health & Wellness, Professional Services, Events, and more — all with instant confirmation.
Real-time B2C messaging lets customers chat with business owners. Business owners see all conversations in a unified inbox.
Feed, Mentors, Events, and Collaborate tabs build real relationships between business owners and the community around them.
A full owner dashboard with revenue tracking, order management, customer insights, and performance metrics — all live data.
Feature your business on the home page, category pages, or search results. Three premium placement options to boost visibility.
Interactive map shows verified businesses near you with real-time location detection. Tap any pin to explore the full profile.
For Business Owners
List your Black-owned business and reach thousands of customers who are actively looking to support businesses like yours.
Verification
Every business on Litwork goes through our verification process so customers know they're genuinely supporting Black-owned businesses.
Business owners attest that their business is Black-owned. Your verified badge appears instantly the moment you submit — no wait time.
Upload business documents for review by our team. Typically completed in 3–5 business days for deeper verification credibility.
Enhanced verification for businesses who want maximum credibility and the highest level of trust with their customers.
For Customers
Litwork makes it simple to find, shop, book, and connect with Black-owned businesses in your city.
See It In Action
Real screenshots from the Litwork app — built beautiful from day one.
Home — Your Dashboard
Explore — Browse Categories
Shop — Featured Businesses
Verified Business Profile
Book Services by Category
Map — Businesses Near You
Village — Mentors & Community
Booking — Pick a Time
Community
Feedback from business owners and community members who've experienced Litwork.
"Finally a platform that actually understands Black business. Getting verified and listed took minutes — and the dashboard makes managing my business so much easier."
"The AI-powered search is incredible — customers find my salon without me spending on ads. And the booking system means I never miss an appointment again."
"I discovered 12 Black-owned businesses in my neighborhood I didn't even know existed. The Village community makes it feel like way more than just a business directory."
Download Litwork for free and start discovering, shopping, and supporting Black-owned businesses today.
