Why bother

Save cash The real cost of products you acquire via trade is the wholesale price it costs you to produce what you gave in trade.

Get more customers/clients Remember, barter is a marketing tool.

Reduce Overhead Expenses Utilize barter to replace/supplement some existing cash costs.

Productively utilize excess/stagnant inventory or downtime. Take a look at how much potential you've got laying around (laying around?). Look in the closet, on the shelves, in the warehouse, or on the time sheet. If there isn't value in these places that can be used to a better purpose than collecting dust, congratulations. Even if you don't have excess product, consider the idea that increasing production might be worth the increased prosperity barter can bring. Give some thought to the specifics of this, quantify how much you're able to trade.

Empower fellow small business', who will in trade empower you. Barter is a great community builder. When we trade we are more likely to shake hands and really appreciate the transaction.

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