Global Village Concepts, Inc. assists small organizations and individuals to develop new business concepts and penetrate the global market with greater ease through a global network of assistance . Global Village Concepts is a spin-off of the idea that it takes a village to raise a child. It takes a cooperative effort to develop a global presence of small businesses, and to ensure that those businesses foster positive sustainable development needed to uplift those in economic need, particularly women.

Global Village Concepts’ certification seal assures business counterparts and consumers of fair business practices and quality goods and services. It provides information on quality goods available; templates on processes to establish and conduct global businesses; databases of information on projects, contacts and potential funding sources to reduce the time and effort needed and cost to establish a global presence. It brings together people to share their ideas and methods to foster business ventures with a positive impact on development.

It allows those organizations and individuals who meet their standards of fair business practices and quality of services and goods to display the Global Village seal of approval. This seal assures their customers and suppliers that their business or service is designed to promote positive sustainable development.

With the help of Global Village Concepts businesses and individuals have access to business contacts and information which reduce their efforts and cost for establishing and sustaining global business. This is achieved by establishing links between experienced organizations and individuals, and providing opportunities to exchange information, share resources and costs, as well as, know how and skills. Global Village Concepts strongly encourages women and first time entrepreneurs to take advantage of its service.

Introduction of New Concepts

New concepts are encouraged and can be introduced at any time by anyone. Based on available resources, Global Village Concepts will assist in development as appropriate.

Role of Global Village Concepts:

Provide a ready made framework for shops to develop and benefit from the experience, resources and contacts already made; provides a support network for newcomers to the global market. Certification provide immediate recognition of quality goods and help consumers determine what is available and which sellers are trustworthy.

Purpose of Certification and Fees

Certification assures consumers and suppliers that their products and services have been rigorously screened by an organization which only supports a high standard of fair business practices; business conducted emphasize sustainable development and fair treatment of workers; and projects are environmentally friendly.

.Fees will be charged on a sliding scale based on ability to pay. Fees are charged to cover application review, assistance and/or certification /annual renewal.

Certification Agreements

These agreements specify standards and practices to be met; renewal conditions; and identify assistance provided.