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title: Understanding the Prosper Marketplace in C-Link
description: This guide provides an overview of the Prosper Marketplace, the subcontractor side of C-Link.
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# Understanding the Prosper Marketplace in C-Link
## This guide provides an overview of the Prosper Marketplace, the subcontractor side of C-Link.
**Estimated Read Time: 2 Minutes ⏱**
It is recommended to familiarise yourself with the Marketplace features to effectively utilise this tool.
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#### **Sections in this Article:**
- 🏗️ [What is the Prosper Marketplace?](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/understanding-the-prosper-marketplace-in-c-link#shortcut_Prosper_Marketplace)
- 🛠️ [How Prosper and C-Link Work Together](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/understanding-the-prosper-marketplace-in-c-link#shortcut_work_together)
- 📋 [Pre-Qualification Process](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/understanding-the-prosper-marketplace-in-c-link#shortcut_Prequalification)
- 🌐[Expanding Your Subcontractor Pool](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/understanding-the-prosper-marketplace-in-c-link#shortcut_pool)
- 🎥 [Full Walkthrough Video](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/understanding-the-prosper-marketplace-in-c-link#shortcut_full_video)
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### **🏗️ What is the Prosper Marketplace?**
The Prosper Marketplace is the subcontractor side of C-Link. It connects main contractors with pre-qualified subcontractors.
1. **Two Apps**:
- **C-Link**: For main contractors.
- **Prosper**: For subcontractors.
### **🛠️ How Prosper and C-Link Work Together**
Prosper is designed to streamline the process of finding and engaging with subcontractors:
1. **Pre-Qualification**:
- Subcontractors are pre-qualified by C-Link.
- This includes checking accreditations and conducting comprehensive insurance and financial reviews.
2. **Additional Subcontractors**:
- The Prosper Marketplace offers a pool of additional subcontractors from across the industry.
### **📋 Pre-Qualification Process**
The pre-qualification process ensures high-quality subcontractors:
1. **Accreditations and Reviews**:
- C-Link obtains necessary accreditations and performs thorough reviews.
2. **Publish to the Community**:
- Main contractors can create and publish a package to the subcontractor community to receive interest.
### **🌐 Expanding Your Subcontractor Pool**
Prosper helps you expand your subcontractor pool without the hassle:
1. **Avoid Google Searches**:
- No need to search Google or ask colleagues for recommendations.
2. **Tap into Pre-Qualified Pool**:
- Access a nationwide pool of pre-qualified subcontractors using C-Link.
### **Summary ✅**
This guide has provided an overview of the Prosper Marketplace in C-Link, highlighting its features and benefits for main contractors seeking to expand their subcontractor pool.
### **🎥 Full Walkthrough Video**
For a comprehensive guide, watch the full walkthrough video below:
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- [Prosper Marketplace](https://knowledge.c-link.com/en/guides/prosper?hsLang=en#prosper-marketplace)
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