How Barter Works
Unlock a Smarter Way of Doing Business
Most people think of barter as a simple one-to-one trade—like swapping a bag of apples for a loaf of bread. But what happens when the person with the bread doesn’t want apples? That’s where a barter exchange changes everything.
A barter exchange is a modern, organized system where businesses trade goods and services without using cash. Instead, they use a currency called barter dollars. (One barter dollar is equal to $1 CDN.) This keeps things flexible and fair. A barter exchange keeps detailed records of all transactions, making it easy to track your sales and purchases.
A barter exchange is a modern, organized system where businesses trade goods and services without using cash. Instead, they use a currency called barter dollars. (One barter dollar is equal to $1 CDN.) This keeps things flexible and fair. A barter exchange keeps detailed records of all transactions, making it easy to track your sales and purchases.
Let’s explore how barter works.
How Can Barter Help My Business?
- Maximize Idle Inventory or Downtime – Sell excess stock or fill unused appointment slots with barter clients, turning slow periods into profit.
- Get Full Value for Goods & Services – Unlike discounts or sales, with barter you are able to sell your goods and services at full retail value.
- Keep Business Moving – Even during slow seasons or economic downturns, barter allows businesses to keep trading and generating value without relying on cash transactions.
- A Cashless Economy – The system operates like an alternative economy, allowing businesses to gain new customers and make purchases without tapping into cash reserves.
- No Direct Trades Needed – You don’t have to find someone who wants exactly what you offer. As long as you earn barter dollars, you can spend them anywhere in the network
Discover the Benefits of Barter
Conserve Your Cash
Reduce cash expenses by using barter dollars for business and lifestyle purchases.
Expand Your Customer Base
Gain access to a community of barter-friendly businesses eager to trade with you.
Free Promotion
Have your business promoted via email, online and by your personal barter broker.
Interest-Free Barter Loans
Get what you need from barter members. Pay back your loan with future barter sales.
How Do I Get Started?
- Become a Member – Sign up and open a barter account.
- Create a Barter Offer –You can accept barter dollars on all of the services or products you offer, or choose specific items you’d like to trade.
- Get Promoted – Your business will be featured in our email newsletter and on our website.
- Make New Sales – Your barter broker will introduce you to qualified buyers who will pay you in barter dollars.
- Save Cash! Spend Barter Dollars Instead – Start spending barter dollars (and saving cash!) on business and personal expenses.
Watch Your Business Grow!
Enjoy increased sales, stronger cash flow, and new business relationships—all while keeping more cash in your pocket.
Let’s Get Started: Take the First Step
If this sounds like a smart way to do business, getting started is easy.
Fill out the form below and a barter broker will be in touch with you to walk you through the next steps and answer any questions you may have.