Initial Idea
Community-based bartering and trading platform that encourages members to exchange goods, services, and skills within their local or broader communities without using money. This app would be aimed specifically at entrepreneurs and small businesses, and the aim would be to encourage support between local businesses.
Goals
- Promote sustainability and resource efficiency; help with unfilled slots/ unsold goods
- Foster community engagement and collaboration
- Empower individuals with skills and resources
- Support local economies
- Encourage skill development and knowledge sharing
- Reduce financial barriers and dependency on traditional currency.
Target Audience
The target audience for this app would be small businesses, entrepreneurs and communities seeking cost-effective, sustainable alternatives to traditional consumerism through bartering, skill sharing, and trading.
Pros
- Would promote sustainability by reducing waste and unused time
- Could foster community engagement, encouraging mutual support
- Supports small businesses and entrepreneurs by giving them a place to trade
- Allows users to access items and services without spending money, which is especially beneficial for those with limited financial resources.