What Exactly Is Community Market Hub (CMH) & How Does It Work for Vendors?
If you’re hearing about CMH for the first time, you might be wondering: What exactly is this platform, and how does it help vendors like me?
Let’s break it down, step-by-step.
🏦 What Is CMH?
Community Market Hub (CMH) is a vendor-first online marketplace designed to help South African entrepreneurs, creatives, and small businesses grow without needing a big budget.
Whether you’re selling handmade products, workshops, or even looking to grow your affiliate network, CMH gives you the tools to do it all in one place.
And the best part? There are no upfront costs to get started.
🚀 How It Works (for Vendors)
Register as a Vendor
1. Register as a Vendor
Create a free vendor account. No payment required.
🔓 Completely free and beginner-friendly.
Just fill in a quick form and you’ll get access to your own vendor dashboard where you can manage everything — no upfront fees, no complicated contracts. You’re in control from Day 1.
Set Up Your Store
2. Set Up Your Store
Upload your products, set pricing, write descriptions, and add photos. Need help? Our team can assist.
🛍️ Your business, your style.
Add product images, write clear descriptions, and set your prices. Whether you’re selling handmade crafts, digital downloads, or workshops — CMH gives you the flexibility to showcase what makes your brand unique. If you’re not sure where to start, we’re happy to assist.
Start Selling
3. Start Selling
Your store goes live on CMH. When someone places an order, you’re notified immediately.
📦 Your store goes live instantly.
Once your products are listed, customers can shop directly through CMH. You’ll get real-time order notifications and can manage everything from your dashboard — including order status, shipping, and communication with buyers.
Get Paid
4. Get Paid
We pay vendors every 2 weeks via bank transfer. Early payouts are available for amounts over R150.
💸 Simple and secure payments.
We process vendor payments every two weeks via bank transfer. Need your money sooner? If your balance is over R150, you can request an early payout — no hidden fees. We keep it transparent and stress-free.
Reinvest in Growth
📈 Use your earnings to scale up.
Once you start making sales, you can boost your visibility through affordable extras:
Apply for Featured Vendor placement
Get your own blog article
Request social media ads
Ask about building your own subdomain site on CMH
Every rand you reinvest through CMH goes further because we’re focused on helping you grow.
5. Reinvest in Growth
Use your profits to feature your store, get blog coverage, or run social media ads through our CMH team.
💼 What Makes CMH Different?
- Zero upfront risk: You only pay a commission after you make a sale.
- Built-in affiliate system: Affiliates can promote your store and earn a commission from their referrals.
- Real people, real help: CMH is run by actual business owners & mentors. We’re here to help you grow.
- Creative freedom: Sell digital goods, handmade items, workshops, or even services.
✨ Bonus Perks
- One week of Featured Vendor Status (FREE for new vendors)
- One blog post about your business (helps build trust + SEO)
- Social media promo across all CMH platforms
- Full vendor dashboard with order management
🚫 What CMH Is Not
We’re not a quick fix. We’re a growth partner.
You still need to hustle, promote your products, and serve your customers. But with CMH, you’re not doing it alone.
Ready to build something real?
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