Founded in 2005, MerchantCircle combines online reputation management capabilities with quick and easy online marketing tools for local business owners with a desire to use the internet to grow their business.

Over 14 million business listings can be found on the MerchantCircle website, all with the ability to allow merchants to upload pictures, blog, write newsletters and build coupons - easily and effectively.

They announced today that they have been chosen by AlwaysOn Media as Newcomer of the Year and as one of the AO Media 100 Top private companies. AO Media 100 is a power list of the top private digital media companies.

If you are looking for help to grow your local business with the local market you might want to check out Merchant Circle for Help for Local Businesses Online. Over 75,000 businesses are onboard already.