vr5y6mfgdf-design/sa-business-exchange

A business directory and exchange platform for South African businesses # SA Business Exchange A modern business directory and asset marketplace platform for South African businesses to connect, trade, and grow together. ## 🎯 Features - 🏢 **Business Registration & Verification** - Register your business with verification workflow - 📋 **Asset Listings** - Create listings for daily/weekly/monthly rentals and sales - 🔍 **Advanced Search & Filtering** - Find businesses and assets by category, location, and more - ⭐ **Trust Score System** - Build reputation through successful transactions - 🗺️ **Province & City-based Discovery** - Discover local businesses and opportunities - 📊 **Business Analytics Dashboard** - Track your listings and performance - 📝 **Rental Requests Management** - Manage rental inquiries and bookings - 📑 **Rental Agreements** - Create and manage formal rental agreements - 📸 **Fault Reporting System** - Document and report equipment issues with photos - 💬 **Document Management** - Store and manage rental documents - 🔒 **Account Settings** - Manage your business profile and preferences ## 📱 Tech Stack - **Frontend**: Next.js 14, React 18, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS - **Backend**: Next.js API Routes - **Database**: PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM - **Authentication**: Session-based (ready for auth implementation) - **File Storage**: Cloud storage ready (S3, Azure Blob, etc.) ## 🚀 Getting Started ### Prerequisites - Node.js 18+ - PostgreSQL 12+ - npm or yarn ### Installation 1. **Clone the repository** ```bash git clone github.com cd sa-business-exchange ``` 2. **Install dependencies** ```bash npm install ``` 3. **Set up environment variables** ```bash cp .env.example .env.local ``` Update `.env.local` with your PostgreSQL database URL: ``` DATABASE_URL="postgresql://user:password@localhost:5432/sa_business_exchange" NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL="localhost" ``` 4. **Set up the database** ```bash # Run migrations npx prisma migrate dev # Generate Prisma Client npx p …