SMALL BUSINESS BARTER PROGRAM

SBB (Small Business Barter) is a creative exchange program designed to make high-quality branding, photography, and content strategy more accessible for local, purpose-driven businesses. Through a mix of partial monetary payment and in-kind trade, we collaborate to bring your vision to life in a way that honors your work, your values, and your budget.

Whether you're offering handmade goods, fresh produce, services, or space, this program creates space for meaningful partnerships rooted in trust, creativity, and mutual value.

HOW IT WORKS

01 — Fill Out the Application Form

Start the conversation by submitting your application. This helps me understand your goals, your business, and what you’re able to offer in exchange, whether that’s payment, goods, or services. From there, we’ll determine if we’re a good fit.

02 — Consultation & Work Exchange

We’ll schedule a discovery call to align on your needs, define the project scope, and map out how the barter will work. This is the beginning of our working relationship, built on mutual trust and shared intention.

03 — A Business Built to Last

With visuals, strategy, and content in alignment, you’ll walk away with tools that reflect the heart of your brand and support your long-term growth. This is more than a one-time project. It’s a creative investment in your future.

EXCHANGE BREAKDOWN

Flexible Contribution, Transparent Exchange
During our consultation, we’ll discuss what you’re able to contribute and determine the appropriate barter balance. Based on your application and our conversation, you may receive a fee discount of 25%, 50%, 75%, or in some cases, 100%, depending on the value of the goods or services you’re offering. The goal is to create a working relationship that’s fair, flexible, and rooted in mutual respect.

Fee Discount Scale

Barter contributions are evaluated by value, consistency, and alignment. Final discounts are determined during your consultation.

Discount Level

25% Discount

50% Discount

75% Discount

100% Discount

Example Barter Value

One-time goods or services (e.g. a gift basket of handmade products, single massage)

Ongoing services or monthly goods (e.g. produce boxes, class passes, store credit)

High-value or recurring barter (e.g. weekly wellness sessions, studio rental access)

Full-value barter (e.g. large event space, full CSA share, significant ongoing services)

Typical Project Cost Coverage

You cover most of the fee with partial trade support

A balanced trade between payment and barter

You contribute more in barter than in cash

No monetary payment needed—barter fully covers your investment