A different way to contribute
Not every business can simply donate money
But businesses have something else that can be incredibly valuable: skills, products, services, time and relationships.
mustardSEEDventures is offering a business barter model where participating businesses can contribute infrastructure, storage, transport or other agreed resources in exchange for services provided by participating businesses.
The Container Example
Everybody contributes something of value.
A good example of how the barter model could work, is storage and workspace - specifically for the mustardSEED Hub. We need 2-3 unused shipping containers, that have already been converted in some manner, or could be to accommodate our hub's operations.
On offer by one of our business partners is a selection of business services, including a fully-operational, managed and hosted website, project management and social media content for an agreed period. The containers will be used by the community and for the larger vision of the initiative.
deBurgh Ventures
It's not about selling Bibles
One of the businesses currently supporting the initiative is deBurgh Ventures (Pty) Ltd, offering expertise and bespoke business services such as:
- business consulting
- website design, development and hosting
- project management
- digital services
- technology support
This is one example of how the model could work. Other participating businesses may offer completely different skills or services.
More Businesses wanted for our Partner Network
We are looking for businesses that would like to participate - either by donating resources, offering services, providing infrastructure or becoming part of the barter network.
You simply need to see value in helping useful resources reach people and supporting a community initiative.
Our Business has Goods to Barter Offer a Business Service Our Business wants to contribute