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| Bartering - Cash-Preserving Exchanges Take Off. Today an interesting new twist on the internet is reinventing the ancient trading technique (bartering) for modern day use. Bartering can give your small business the power to compete more effectively and provide a great outlet for doing business while preserving precious cash flow. Barter has become a huge business-to-business hit, to the tune of $600 billion world-wide. The International Reciprocal Trade Association, claims upwards of $7-9 billion in goods and services are exchanged annually in North America alone. This figure is expected to grow by more than 10% per year. Interested? Bartering makes your goods or services available to other members of the "bartering community". If another member wants to trade with you, they exchange credits or "barter dollars." So today's barter system uses the advantages of a currency-based exchange without using real money. All barter trades are considered taxable income. Bartering, or the trading of commodities without using money, has probably been around since the dawn of time. |
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Barter with TradeRewards.If you have tried to find a well ran barter program, you have probably been somewhat disappointed by fees and dues. TradeRewards is a barter company that offers a no nonsense approach to bartering. They do not charge any sign-up fee, monthly membership fee or any other cost to belong. They simply charge a fee to the seller when the sale is made. This is a company that has been around for a few years and founded by someone who has been in the business prior to its' conception. They have done millions in trades and have an excellent reputation. Try them out, if you are looking for a safe, but effective bartering company. More Info click here. |
Before you start bartering, compile a list of the things or services you are going to offer and another list of the items or services you are seeking in return. Make sure you know the approximate cash value for the things you want. This type of information can help you negotiate a more profitable trade. Bartering can provide you with many advantages over your competition. In most cases you will save your business money and move more of you products or services. If you join a barter service, try to trade for something before you buy it. Barter deals usually require no money. Although sometimes, you may need money to offset the value of the goods or services being traded. More Info click here. |
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The Barter Bible : A Guide to Increase Your Cash Flow Using BarterBy: Tom G. Derkas This book is specifically designed to help business owners, managers; and entrepreneurs increase their cash flow utilizing the barter method. The direct exchange of goods and services for other goods and services. The book provides ways for businesses to increase their cash flow and explain the differences between a local barter trade exchange and a national barter franchise; tips, tricks and techniques for successfully bartering; alternative fund raising for non-profits and charitable organizations; the IRS and bartering; Internet trade exchanges, and more. More Info click here. |
101 Ways to Grow Your Business With Barter : A Guide to Thriving in the 90's and BeyondBy: Kirk Whisler, Jim Sullivan (Contributor) Excellent Primer on Retail Barter in North America. Does a very thorough job of discussing the ins and outs of trade. In fact, as a "how to" manual, it is most straightforward. If you are a business, seriously considering bartering your excess capacity, this is needed reading. More Info click here. |