Making new sales through the barter community (a trade exchange) is one side of the equation. What about spending? Well, there are numerous possibilities for wisely spending your “earned” trade dollars. (Trade purchases = cash saved.)

Although every business is unique in some ways, as you can see below, there is also a lot of commonality—as the list of spending possibilities for a retail clothing store clearly shows:

Advertising:

* Billboards
* Cable
* Radio
* T.V.
* Internet
* Magazine
* Newspapers
* Direct mail
* Flyers/inserts
* Commercial artist
* Photographer
* Banners
* Specialty advertising

Maintenance:

* Carpet cleaning
* Window Washing
* Electrician
* Heating/cooling
* Plumbing
* Extermination
* Locksmith
* Snow plowing
* Fire extinguishers
* Trash service
* Vacuum cleaners
* Janitorial supplies

Business Needs:

* Printing
* Typesetting
* Internet services
* Stationery
* Copier machine/supplies
* Computers
* Software
* Adding machines
* Security systems
* Telephone systems
* Attorneys
* Accountants/CPAs
* Auto/van maintenance

Interior Design:

* Original artwork & prints
* Live plants
* Floral arrangements
* Upholstering
* Draperies (changing areas)

Employee Benefits & Personal Needs:

* Sales perks/rewards
* Motivational items
* Dental/orthodontia services
* Medical services
* Life insurance
* Travel
* Caterers
* Music/DJs
* Photographer
* Florist services/balloons

As evidenced by this list there are many possible purchases on trade, and everyone of them will increase your cash flow, providing you with economic insurance in these challenging times.

Work with trade exchanges in your marketplace and take advantage of the barter conduit. It’s additional business that will compliment your cash business. Provide your company with this added security.

Cash flow, wealth building opportunities and added financial security are three excellent reasons for learning about the many options barter provides–see the Fast Start Barter Program:
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