Good Around The Globe (Giverb)
Giverb The marketplace that connects socially impactful small businesses with socially conscious consumers
Project Description
We need your support to fund the last piece of the GATG puzzle
Good Around the Globe is now GIVERB - We have grown SO MUCH, but the concept is essentially the same.
That's why we invite you to:
- Choose one of the great rewards that we’re offering to get early access to Good Around The Globe
- Share this campaign on social media to help us get the word out about Good Around The Globe
- Become a Brand Ambassador - (GATG - Change Agent)
Highlighted Rewards:
The Problem
An Online Video Marketplace for
Do-Gooder Businesses and Customers
Women and minority-owned businesses are often created out of necessity & need for flexibility to provide basic needs for their families. These business owners largely generate less profit in their businesses yet they make contributions in thier communities at a higher rate than large corporations.
However, while studies show that 90% of surveyed consumers want to know how companies are positively affecting their communities and the world, small business owners tend to not advertise their philanthropic efforts in their communities in a way that currently drives search traffic. In an increasingly tech-driven society, online search traffic is the most powerful driver for an entrepreneur's success.
If there’s an increased desire from consumers to support conscientious business owners and a booming market for ethically obtained products and services, then why are so many socially conscious small businesses struggling and even going out of business? Because, up until now, there was no efficient way for these businesses to reach out to their target audience of buyers who are looking precisely for what they offer.
The Solution
Good Around The Globe works as an online video marketplace where socially impactful entrepreneurs and their businesses can list their products and services in an optimized way—connecting with their qualified target audience of ethically-driven consumers in an organic network that brings both together.
Why Are Some of the Best Small Businesses Going Bust?
If there’s an increased desire from consumers to support conscientious business owners and a booming market for ethically obtained products and services, then why are so many socially conscious small businesses struggling and even going out of business?
Because, up until now, there was no efficient way for these businesses to reach out to their target audience of buyers who are looking precisely for what they offer.
Now, with Good Around The Globe, the best makers will finally get to connect with the best buyers easily.
What About Large Corporations With Proven Sustainable Practices?
Our view is simple: while these may be praiseworthy and definitely a good choice for ethical consumers, and while we’re happy to see large businesses taking this route, the truth is that they also have large budgets to advertise and reach out to consumers. Purpose-driven small businesses, on the other hand, do not.
That’s why Good Around The Globe offers such a streamlined and optimized marketplace for small businesses with low budgets: because they can instantly tap into an audience of motivated buyers without requiring millionaire advertising campaigns.
Say Goodbye to Lengthy and Inefficient Online Searches
Good Around The Globe saves you endless hours of researching ethical and transparent sustainability brands and removes any doubts about the genuine intentions of businesses and service providers. You can instantly find the right product or service you’re looking for, offered by an entrepreneur that aligns with your concerns.
Paving the Way to Success for Socially Conscious Small Businesses
Good Around The Globe redefines the concept of brand loyalty. As a business owner who wants to do the right thing, you can finally and easily find and sell your products to consumers who will reward you for how you do business. In fact, happy consumers who feel their social concerns are being met by your business will organically share the word about what you do and offer—and that’s how you add success to your social impact business story!
Mutually Beneficial Do-Gooder Networking
Feedback is critical for makers and consumers. With Good Around The Globe, socially mindful entrepreneurs can network with customers and get feedback that will further allow them to improve and adjust their offerings to their target consumers. At the same time, ethically-driven consumers can get answers from businesses about any relevant detail about products, services, and conscious manufacturing and service providing practices.
This is how an efficient social impact market that truly brings balance, works!
Modern-Day Heroes: Aprons, Not Capes
Modern-day business heroes wear aprons, not capes. They wear name tags, have hard-working employees, and wear many different hats. They sponsor local nonprofits, fix up cars for charity, or spend their free time partnering with various benefactors.
Modern-day consumers are looking for these modern-day heroes: and Good Around The Globe brings both together!
Whether you’re one of these special modern-day consumers that want to help shape the world with how you spend your dollars or one of these extraordinary modern-day business heroes, we need your support to Good Around The Globe!
Hey there! I'm Nilvia Brinkley.
I am a Financial Advisor turned Web-Designer with my company BrinkleyWeb & somewhat of a serial entrepreneur (because I just enjoy creating businesses.)
I help small business owners who are struggling with marketing & cash flow, but are SO PASSIONATE about their work, create an online home that turns their passion into consistent reliable cash flow. So they can stand out in their niche, work with dream clients, & grow a business that allows them to have more time for their families and themselves.
Good Around The Globe was a NATURAL transition for me. I LOVE helping small business owners. We see possibilities where others see none. Many, unfortunately, REALLY struggle with marketing. Especially the ones that are "Good" people because they don't BRAG about themselves. I'm giving them permission to brag about the things they are doing in their communities. This opportunity is SO important because it is going connect them to the perfect customers for them. Those new customers are going to be loyal because it'll be about more than just the lowest price.
- Nilvia on LinkedIN
- Good Around the Globe by BrinkleyWeb
How We Will Use The Funds
We are completing our user-friendly website & online video directory. This version of our directory will give our business owners a HUGE BOOST in their SEO- or Search engine optimization. This will allow customers looking for them online, to find them more easily.
Your funding support will go towards:
- Completing an app version of our directory allows for improved features & functioning
- Completing the desktop platform with every important feature
- Getting advanced tech assistance for further refinements
- Advertising to grow our user base
We’re now ready to fully develop and activate Good Around The Globe—
which we can only do with your support.
That’s why we invite you to:
- Choose one of the great rewards that we’re offering to get early access to Good Around The Globe
Highlighted Rewards:
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Good Around the Globe believes in paying it forward
So our ask comes with rewards
- Share this campaign on social media to help us get the word out about Good Around The Globe
- Talk to your friends and family members about Good Around The Globe—they may also want to support our campaign
While you're here, why don't I introduce you to Ione.
We love supporting our members.
You can click to "view on Youtube" to follow her
Project Timeline
Thank you in advance for your support
We are SO passionate about this project & we know it is going to help a lot of business owners
Updates
The Campaign FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are you using the funding for?
- We have bootstrapped all of our funding up until now. Including the initial phases of our App buildout. We are seeking funding to complete Good Around the Globe as a Native App on Apple & Android mobile devices
Why do you need to build an app?
- While our online directory WILL give our small business owners the visibility that they need, a native app will make it easier for customers to find them. We are trying to change consumer habits. That's a big task. It requires making the change as seamless as possible. An app will provide more ease of search, navigation to locations. We want to be a go-to tool on every phone that allows consumers to create their shopping list mindfully, then search for local, small businesses that can fill their needs.
How does this directory differ from other directories?
- GATG differs in 3 key ways
- We are a platform DESIGNED to give small business owners permission to brag about their businesses. Currently, many small businesses are already doing impactful work in their communities. Unfortunately, they do not have the time to think about how to tell that story. We are helping with that. We make it easy
- We are an IMPACT-centered directory. The way that we convey impact is through the business owner's own words. By showing their story through video. Also, by the company's written description of their work. Once those things are documented they can actually be searched.
- You can search by cause. If you are personally feeling anxious about the number of children experiencing food insecurity, you may get overwhelmed by the task of fixing that problem. What we know is that the way this world is today. You are not eradicating food insecurity today. But there IS ACTUALLY SOMETHING TANGIBLE that you can do before the end of the day. Open your GATG App, search for small businesses that support causes impacting food security. If you needed to add coffee to your shopping list this morning. Look for a coffee brand that believes in this cause you care about. Add THAT BRAND to your shopping list. Now you have changed your own impact for the day. Those small actions add up.
How will you fulfill rewards?
- As soon as possible. Not trying to be cheeky. I postponed making requests for funding until we were ready to fulfill rewards. Several of my contractors had a few Covid related setbacks causing launch delays.
- I am writing this on September 30th. All funders who support after that date should receive
- A Thank you email.
- A bonus thank you Reward email
- Then an instruction email for reward fulfillment.
Do you have a sizing chart for the shirt?
- Yes, visit https://www.giverb.com for an idea of our sizing. The shirts in our campaign rewards are not listed in the shop as they are only available through our campaign.
- Your fulfillment email will contain more information on the particular item.
Our business owners NEED content. For many of them, video production feels like a huge barrier to submitting their businesses for advertising on our platform and many other platforms. They need trusted, reliable help from experienced partners that understand their unique needs.
Becoming a Good Around the Globe production partner means more than getting a name to send create videos or content for. It means becoming part of a team of partners who collectively support our small businesses and are dedicated to building the communities they are a part of.
As a GATG Production Partner, you are one of many representatives of the Good Around The Globe organization, which means that we will schedule a one on one to make sure that our businesses align with each other.
We are looking for partners around the globe to join our team.
- This support level will allow you to be our GO-TO production team for your city.
- You will be included on a dedicated place on our sponsorship, partnership, Founding Supporters page
- You will receive an appreciation post on our Instagram page @good.around.the.globe and our other social Media Platforms
- You will receive a special Thank you Badge
We appreciate you.
We need support. We will make Good Around the Globe a success, but as you know, monetary support is crucial to the success of a budding start up.
If you have come across our platform and you believe in what we are trying to do here, please consider supporting us at this level.
Becoming a Good Around the Globe Angel means more than getting an empty thank you from a stranger. It means becoming part of a team of partners who collectively support our small businesses and are dedicated to building the communities they are a part of.
As a GATG Angel, you are one of many representatives of the Good Around The Globe organization, which means that we will schedule a one on one so that you can learn more about us and so that we can make sure that our partnership will be a harmonious one 🤗
We are looking for Angels around the globe to join our team. We have a lot of work to do.
- You will be included on a dedicated place on our sponsorship, partnership, Founding Supporters page
- You will receive several appreciation posts on our Linkedin Profile, Instagram page @good.around.the.globe and our other social Media Platforms
- You will receive a special Thank you catered to you after we meet
- You will have an intimate One-on One with the founder to ensure our goals are aligned.
We appreciate you.
No amount is too small.
Thank you for your support!
Beta Test with the Best
We would REALLY appreciate your feedback on our upcoming products.
This is an easy way to get involved with the future of the GATG Market! As a Beta Tester, you will gain private access to the GATG Marketplace with the option of providing community feedback to help us get ready for the public launch early 2022! This sneak peek will provide you with influence over how the platform is optimized for accessibility, readability, and design.
The #DogooderCHALLENGE: is a 2-week generosity challenge.
- Let's Level-up our kindness -
- How AWESOME would it be if more of us made a pledge to make kindness & generosity a more integral part of our lives? This digital download is a daily challenge guide that will help you pass on your spirit of giving to others.
GATG BETA Tester
- This is an easy way to get involved with the future of Good Around the Globe As a BETA Tester, you will gain private access to the GATG Marketplace with the option of providing community feedback to help us get ready for the public launch later this year.
- This sneak peek will provide you with influence over how the platform is optimized.
This reward is PERFECT for you if:
- You would LOVE to increase your happiness by increasing your generosity
- You would like to influence your, friends, family, or followers to think about their social impact
This Pack is inspired by GATG Founding Member Ione Butler. Here's your chance to support one of the amazing women already on our platform. If you can’t bear to watch the news lately, you’re not alone. Luckily, Ione Butler is here to offer you an alternative—and maybe even restore your faith in humanity.
- Uplifting Stories: True Tales to Inspire You to Take Action ( Your choice of Audible Book, Kindle, or Printed)
- A GATG Curated- Mood Booster Playlist
- AND a virtual hug ...who could say no to that?!
As the founder of Uplifting Content, a social media platform followed by over 1.4 million people, she has interviewed some of the most inspiring people in the world. Here, she shares their remarkable stories and the lessons they’ve learned to help you through life’s many challenges.
Rewards
Our business owners NEED content. For many of them, video production feels like a huge barrier to submitting their businesses for advertising on our platform and many other platforms. They need trusted, reliable help from experienced partners that understand their unique needs.
Becoming a Good Around the Globe production partner means more than getting a name to send create videos or content for. It means becoming part of a team of partners who collectively support our small businesses and are dedicated to building the communities they are a part of.
As a GATG Production Partner, you are one of many representatives of the Good Around The Globe organization, which means that we will schedule a one on one to make sure that our businesses align with each other.
We are looking for partners around the globe to join our team.
- This support level will allow you to be our GO-TO production team for your city.
- You will be included on a dedicated place on our sponsorship, partnership, Founding Supporters page
- You will receive an appreciation post on our Instagram page @good.around.the.globe and our other social Media Platforms
- You will receive a special Thank you Badge
We appreciate you.
We need support. We will make Good Around the Globe a success, but as you know, monetary support is crucial to the success of a budding start up.
If you have come across our platform and you believe in what we are trying to do here, please consider supporting us at this level.
Becoming a Good Around the Globe Angel means more than getting an empty thank you from a stranger. It means becoming part of a team of partners who collectively support our small businesses and are dedicated to building the communities they are a part of.
As a GATG Angel, you are one of many representatives of the Good Around The Globe organization, which means that we will schedule a one on one so that you can learn more about us and so that we can make sure that our partnership will be a harmonious one 🤗
We are looking for Angels around the globe to join our team. We have a lot of work to do.
- You will be included on a dedicated place on our sponsorship, partnership, Founding Supporters page
- You will receive several appreciation posts on our Linkedin Profile, Instagram page @good.around.the.globe and our other social Media Platforms
- You will receive a special Thank you catered to you after we meet
- You will have an intimate One-on One with the founder to ensure our goals are aligned.
We appreciate you.
No amount is too small.
Thank you for your support!
Beta Test with the Best
We would REALLY appreciate your feedback on our upcoming products.
This is an easy way to get involved with the future of the GATG Market! As a Beta Tester, you will gain private access to the GATG Marketplace with the option of providing community feedback to help us get ready for the public launch early 2022! This sneak peek will provide you with influence over how the platform is optimized for accessibility, readability, and design.
The #DogooderCHALLENGE: is a 2-week generosity challenge.
- Let's Level-up our kindness -
- How AWESOME would it be if more of us made a pledge to make kindness & generosity a more integral part of our lives? This digital download is a daily challenge guide that will help you pass on your spirit of giving to others.
GATG BETA Tester
- This is an easy way to get involved with the future of Good Around the Globe As a BETA Tester, you will gain private access to the GATG Marketplace with the option of providing community feedback to help us get ready for the public launch later this year.
- This sneak peek will provide you with influence over how the platform is optimized.
This reward is PERFECT for you if:
- You would LOVE to increase your happiness by increasing your generosity
- You would like to influence your, friends, family, or followers to think about their social impact
This Pack is inspired by GATG Founding Member Ione Butler. Here's your chance to support one of the amazing women already on our platform. If you can’t bear to watch the news lately, you’re not alone. Luckily, Ione Butler is here to offer you an alternative—and maybe even restore your faith in humanity.
- Uplifting Stories: True Tales to Inspire You to Take Action ( Your choice of Audible Book, Kindle, or Printed)
- A GATG Curated- Mood Booster Playlist
- AND a virtual hug ...who could say no to that?!
As the founder of Uplifting Content, a social media platform followed by over 1.4 million people, she has interviewed some of the most inspiring people in the world. Here, she shares their remarkable stories and the lessons they’ve learned to help you through life’s many challenges.