Difference between revisions of "The Virtual Bazaar Manifesto"
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...and then take the world back from the big-box, big-profit, next-quarter-projections model. | ...and then take the world back from the big-box, big-profit, next-quarter-projections model. | ||
| − | Here's the plan: | + | '''Here's the plan''': |
| − | * '''Create the business model''' Businesses should be owned and directed by everyone who has made them successful, regardless of official role. | + | * '''Create the business model''': |
| − | * '''Replicate the model''' Make lots and lots of right-sized businesses. | + | ** Businesses should be owned and directed by ''everyone'' who has made them successful, regardless of official role. |
| − | * '''Network and swarm''' Use open-source software to allow these businesses to [[icms:federated retail|interoperate]], gaining the clout of a much larger business without losing small-business flexibility and accountability. | + | ** A business's primary responsibility should be that of benefiting its community. Any profit should be used for those ends. |
| − | * '''Acquire & emancipate''' Use profits to acquire other businesses on the market, and "set them free" by reworking them to be self-directed. | + | * '''Replicate the model''': Make lots and lots of right-sized businesses that follow these rules. |
| + | * '''Network and swarm''': Use open-source software to allow these businesses to [[icms:federated retail|interoperate]], gaining the clout of a much larger business without losing small-business flexibility and accountability. | ||
| + | * '''Acquire & emancipate''': Use profits to acquire other businesses on the market, and "set them free" by reworking them to be self-directed. | ||
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Revision as of 15:01, 6 October 2013
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We are tired of the profit motive. We think business should be motivated by providing value to society. It's time to overturn some paradigms, and create a business model to accomplish that. ...and then take the world back from the big-box, big-profit, next-quarter-projections model. Here's the plan:
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a few details
- We are starting by rebuilding vbz.net into a swarm pilot node; your assistance would be welcomed.
- We are also looking for other businesses of any size who are interested in joining the network.
