Every maker on MANDE has a rank. It's a simple record of how you work, and it matters: the top ranks qualify easily for a loan through the MANDE Accelerator Program.
The five ranks
Rising Maker, Skilled Maker, Pro Maker, Expert Maker and Master Craftsman. To reach each one you need enough points, enough completed jobs and a good average rating, all three. A rank can go down as well as up, so it rewards steady work over time.
Four habits that move you up
1. Finish on time
Plan each job backwards from the due date, and ask for an extension early if you need one. Finishing on time also earns your bonus, and the bonus earns points too.
2. Get stages right the first time
Every approved stage earns points, and every stage sent back costs some. Check your work against the drawing before you photograph it, and send clear photos in good light.
3. Earn good ratings
Your project lead rates the finished work when they sign it off. Three stars and up add points, and five stars add the most. One and two stars take points away. Clean finishing and careful delivery make the biggest difference.
4. Keep a clean record
Rejected work and account flags cost the most points. Doing it right once is always faster than doing it twice.
Track your progress
Your Points page shows your rank, your points and exactly what you need for the next rank. We'll email you each time you move up. The details are in How do points and ranks work?.
