the small business solution for: strategy

register your business as a grassroots partner and join the marketplace

the marketplace

a marketplace for the one-off intern.

consultant marketplace simulation
marketplace
grassroots.local/marketplace

marketplace

browse open opportunities

for students

campus is just the starting point.

College towns are full of local businesses that want student help. Real projects can build hands-on experience, connect you to your neighbors, and give you a way to give back beyond class.

for students

why students use grassroots.

Three clear reasons to turn the skills you already have into real local momentum.

build experience

Real-world experience from businesses already looking for student help.

Take on hands-on projects, build client context, and learn by doing instead of waiting for an internship cycle.

earn while you learn

Monetize your skills while building experience you can actually point to.

Earn from your current skill set and turn completed work into resume-ready credibility.

Grassroots Consultant Grassroots
Freelance Gainesville, FL

show up locally

Show up in your college town and create value beyond campus.

Work with local owners, support nearby organizations, and make a meaningful impact in the community you live in.

for your shop

why grassroots

open market

for consultative work—you post; students bid.

lower cost

than typical agency or retained help.

light onboarding

compared with heavy hiring platforms.

how does grassroots work

business

accepts an offer

grassroots

holds funds in escrow

release after confirmation

consultant

delivers the work

support team

steps in before payout

issues get reviewed before funds move.

trust

scores & stories

after each job, both sides leave feedback—stars travel with every name.

rating consultants you hire

you’ll see the same ★ chip on bids and profiles. drill in for the six-dimension breakdown students are scored on.

  • work product
  • communication
  • timeliness
  • professionalism
  • collaboration
  • value

your voice on the record

a few sentences of public feedback on their profile helps the next shop decide.

perks for shops (tbd)

policy still in motion.

  • three solid reviews you leave → premium listing unlock.

how you’re measured

buyers see an overall score plus six dimensions so you’re not reduced to one vague number.

  • work product
  • communication
  • timeliness
  • professionalism
  • collaboration
  • value

write‑ups from shops

short public quotes on your full profile back up the stars.

closing the loop (tbd)

policy still in motion.

payout may wait until you’ve submitted your review of the engagement.

grassroots values and takes your feedback seriously—how can we improve?