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Welcome to Deals Colony — Building Net‑Positive Futures Together

1. What is Deals Colony?

Deals Colony is a family‑owned, multicultural social enterprise creating scalable, passion‑led pathways that bridge meaningful careers, wellbeing, and the digital divide — while advancing Circular Economy Innovation and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

2. What is the Zero‑Waste Circular Economy Network?

It’s a 2‑year membership program where individuals, organisations, and changemakers unlock:

  • One 6‑week zero‑waste, net‑positive project

  • Impact data generation, monitoring, and ESG insights for 2 years

  • Visibility within the Circular Economy Network

  • Access to workshops, mentorship, and collaborative opportunities.

3. How does Deals Colony help?

We co‑design zero‑waste projects with partners, reducing waste at scale, amplifying diverse perspectives, and delivering measurable ESG outcomes and sustainability reporting.

4. Why does Deals Colony do it?

We believe in empowering passionate individuals to nurture personal experiences, alleviate stress, foster economic independence, and create a happier, more secure future.

5. Who can join the team or network?

  • Individuals: migrants, students, mothers, seniors, people with disabilities, aspiring entrepreneurs.

  • Organisations: businesses, schools, charities, hospitals, local markets, cafes, and global partners. Anyone passionate about net‑positive impact can benefit.

6. What types of projects are offered?

Projects span circular economy pilots, wellbeing workshops, skills development, entrepreneurship activation, and digital pathways — all designed to generate measurable impact data.

7. How long does a project last?

Project durations vary based on complexity, typically running from 6 to 12 weeks to meet specific needs and requirements.

8. What happens after completing a project?

You receive:

  • A certificate of completion

  • Access to impact data

  • Ongoing support to scale your idea or integrate results into CSR/ESG reporting.

9. How personalized are Deals Colony's solutions?

We pride ourselves on highly personalised solutions tailored to your goals — whether you’re an individual seeking flexible income or an organisation pursuing measurable sustainability outcomes. We achieved through idea assembly and brainstorming exercises.

10. How does Deals Colony ensure credibility?

We align all work with UN Sustainable Development Goals, Circular Economy frameworks, and industry‑led sustainability standards. This approach guarantees that projects are both grant‑ready and Olympic‑ready. We also strengthen our impact through network memberships and approvals with QSEC, ASPIRE, EcoBiz, and GoodMarket, helping us scale and grow the sector with trusted partners.

11. What types of assistance does Deals Colony offer?

Deals Colony provides end‑to‑end strategic support — from idea assessment and developing a circular economy business model, through to business launch, management, and IT consulting. Our services include idea viability checks, research, business planning, MVP development, business wellbeing training, and sustainable ways of working.

12. Is my information safe with Deals Colony?

Yes. Deals Colony ensures confidentiality through NDAs and secure data handling practices, respecting your intellectual property and privacy.

13. How can I get started with Deals Colony?

Simply connect via our website or social media to unlock your membership or discuss joining the team. We also offer an affiliate program that allows you to earn commission for each sale you refer, making it easy to multiply good while building impact.

14. What is the starting price for Deals Colony's services?

Prices vary based on support level and customization, ensuring flexibility to meet diverse needs and budgets.

15. Does Deals Colony offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes, we provide a satisfaction guarantee to address any concerns and ensure your satisfaction with our services.

16. Is Deals Colony a get-rich-quick scheme?

No, we emphasize the value of dedication and effort, focusing on sustainable business growth.

17. Does Deals Colony promote projects on social media?

With your consent, we promote projects on social media to celebrate achievements and share progress updates.

18. What are Deals Colony's core values?

Empowering voices with respect, embracing kindness, taking initiative, continuous self‑evaluation, and fostering collaboration — all while wasting nothing and multiplying good.

19. What experience does Deals Colony have?

Deals Colony has supported individuals, charities, and community organisations with extensive experience in developing circular economy business models that reduce waste through strategic entrepreneurship, project management, IT, retail, sustainable product and packaging design, and community partnerships. Our work is strengthened by collaborations with government officials and industry partners, ensuring both credibility and measurable impact.

20. Who is involved in running Deals Colony?

Our dedicated uniquely structured team includes passionate professionals, consultants, and strategic collaborators with expertise across IT and data, health and medicine, finance and legal, creative industries, education, retail and wholesale, government and policy, and sustainability and circular design. This diverse expertise enables strong governance and lean, agile delivery across pilots.

21. How does Deals Colony generate revenue?

Deals Colony generates revenue through corporate consulting and education services, membership fees, project delivery, and workshops, alongside retail sales via our website and platforms such as eBay. Our affiliate partnerships create further opportunities for community members to promote circular products and services, while reinvesting in social wellbeing and supporting businesses and charities through flexible jobs, mentorship, and inclusive pathways.

22. What is the Trial Project, and who is it for??

Test business ideas with minimal investment, gain feedback, and build strategies. For experience seekers, work on social enterprise initiatives like "Happy Hobby Hour Junior," build entrepreneurial skills, and earn a completion certificate to enhance your portfolio.

23. What makes Deals Colony different?

We don’t just train or consult — we deliver measurable ESG data, sustainability reporting, and net‑positive outcomes that leave communities stronger, healthier, and more resilient.

If you have questions or comments on our Services, please use our 'Share Your Feedback' us form.

👉 Join us today — whether as a team member or a network partner — and help build a future worth investing in.

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