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Creator Handbook

Your complete guide to launching successful crowdfunding campaigns on BantuHive.

Getting Started

Campaign Planning

  • • Define your funding goal and timeline
  • • Research your target audience
  • • Prepare compelling project documentation
  • • Create a detailed budget breakdown

Legal Requirements

  • • Business registration in Ghana
  • • Tax identification number (TIN)
  • • SEC Ghana compliance documentation
  • • Banking relationships establishment

Campaign Creation

Writing Your Campaign Story

Hook: Start with a compelling problem statement or vision
Solution: Explain how your project addresses the problem
Impact: Describe the positive change you'll create
Call to Action: Clear next steps for potential supporters

Visual Content Guidelines

Images:
  • • High-resolution (minimum 1920x1080)
  • • Professional lighting and composition
  • • Showcase product or team authentically
Videos:
  • • 2-3 minutes optimal length
  • • Clear audio quality
  • • Include captions for accessibility

Marketing Your Campaign

Pre-Launch Strategy

  • • Build an email list of interested supporters
  • • Create social media buzz and teasers
  • • Reach out to local media and bloggers
  • • Engage with relevant communities
  • • Plan your launch day activities

During Campaign

  • • Regular updates to supporters
  • • Respond promptly to questions
  • • Share milestones and achievements
  • • Leverage supporter networks
  • • Host live Q&A sessions

Funding Models

🎁 Donation/Grant-Based

Best for: Social causes, community projects, charitable initiatives

  • • No financial returns to supporters
  • • Focus on social impact and community benefit
  • • Detailed impact reporting required

🎁 Reward-Based

Best for: Product launches, creative projects, pre-orders

  • • Offer products, services, or experiences as rewards
  • • Set clear delivery timelines and expectations
  • • Include various reward tiers for different contribution levels

📈 Equity Investment

Best for: Scalable businesses, startups seeking growth capital

  • • Offer ownership stakes in exchange for investment
  • • Requires comprehensive financial documentation
  • • Subject to additional SEC Ghana regulations

Post-Campaign Management

Fulfillment & Communication

Immediate Actions:
  • • Thank all supporters personally
  • • Begin reward production/fulfillment
  • • Set up regular update schedule
Ongoing Obligations:
  • • Monthly progress reports
  • • Financial transparency
  • • Timely reward delivery

Need Help?

Creator Support Team

Email: creators@bantuhive.com

Phone: +233 (0) 302 123 4567

Office Hours Support

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM GMT

Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT