Tom McDowell’s Barter Blog

Barter is transacting business without the use of cash. How do you get started? The first thing to do is contact Tom McDowell, a barter industry veteran, to enroll in the Barter Trainer Program. This intensive 3-day training is one on one with Tom and covers all aspects of the barter exchange business. Everything [...]

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Barter is a concept everyone learns in elementary school. It’s a fundamental lesson in childhood as well. Remember the times your Mom would say you have to finish your dinner in order to have desert? Did you ever trade chores with the siblings? “I’ll do the dishes for a week if you’ll clean the bathroom!” [...]

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Barter started out in small communities. Local people trading with other local people. Over time, barter has grown into a world-side reach. Trades between companies from Vermont to California are feasible. Due to modern conveniences such as over night shipping, the internet and other digital means, people can barter for goods and services Nationwide and [...]

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The Disney Parks have a pin-trading program for guests. A guest (Disney’s term for visitor) purchases a lanyard and a starter set of trading pins. The pins are of the various Disney characters and rides. The basic concept is to trade with Disney Cast members (Disney employees) and other guests wearing the lanyards. The starter [...]

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When starting a business such as a trade exchange, it’s beneficial to have an industry veteran mentor you while your company grows. A mentor or consultant can help you avoid typical industry mistakes often made by start-ups. Take advantage of someone else’s experience in what works and what doesn’t. Save valuable start-up time by working [...]

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As an owner of a barter exchange, the key to a smooth operation is effectively tracking the trades and client contact. This can become very complicated especially when barter trading is heavy. Utilizing various spreadsheets and different programs can cause information to be incomplete or missing. This will cause a chain reaction of problems to [...]

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Barter is a method of transacting business without the use of cash. Trading one thing for another. Sounds easy but you may be wondering how the IRS feels about barter. It’s wise to check out the requirements at www.IRS.gov.
Here’s a general insight to the consumer end of barter by a barter industry veteran. [...]

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Barter is a time-tested concept. It has survived years of varying economy’s and costs of living. Anyone can barter – no college degree is required to trade goods or services and preserve cash flow! That’s just smart! Thinking outside the box and seeing the value of barter to your business is essential to every business. [...]

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Many business owners are struggling to keep their business running. The economy is tough, unemployment is high, and families are struggling. Customers are staying home and not spending money. This all causes businesses to restrict the use of its cash flow to stay above water. Being a part of the barter industry during these hard [...]

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Are you tired of working for someone else? Would you like to keep a bigger piece of the profits from sales? Barter is your answer. Today’s economy is a wonderful time to enter the world of barter. Barter can be between businesses large and small or between individuals. It is as easy as the concept [...]

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