Over the festive season you may find yourself in need of a number of different businesses. Here are 10 ways how using an online local directory could help you during Christmas. If you're planning a Christmas night out, then you may need the details of restaurants and bars in your city or town. A directory can show you where they are on a map, give you the contact details and provide user reviews to help you choose a suitable venue.

If you've chosen a day to do all your Christmas shopping on, you may be anticipating finishing your monster session with lots of heavy bags. A online directory can provide you with plenty of taxi numbers for firms based in your area, so you don't have to walk home from the train station.Another reason to use one is if you want to get a list of local garden centres or forestry commissions from which you can buy your family Christmas tree.

It can also help if you're hunting around for a particular toy for your son or daughter and want to find a list of all the retailers in your area that may be stock it. If you do have some big social events coming up, you'll no doubt want to get yourself a lovely new haircut in preparation. By using a directory, you can get a list of all the salons in your area, as well as ratings to help you choose the right one.