Nearly every business has excess capacity in one form or another and faces the daily dilemma of cash management and perishable inventory – empty tables at a restaurant, empty spots on radio or pages in newspaper, production functioning below capacity, etc. Modern barter provides a market where you can receive fair market value for this surplus and acquire valuable products and services while conserving cash. Now you can finance the purchase of what you need with additional sales of your own product or service. Is there a better way?
In many cases Trade Dollars can be used instead of cash - Trade Dollars that are earned through incremental sales of available products or services. This allows you to maximize your cash flow while maintaining budgets – a top priority for all businesses, small and large.
Why not trade directly?
The problem with direct one-to-one trading is that each company must meet the others’ need exactly. With T & C Global you earn the equivalent value of your product or service in trade dollars which you can then spend anywhere within the exchange or with available affiliate exchanges.
I already purchase wholesale. Why would I buy products or services through you?
Many barter clients have established business relationships and we don’t require that our clients change these relationships. We simply help you to expand your network. There are few businesses that can get everything they need wholesale (such as advertising, airline tickets, contracting services, etc.), so T & C Global is a great way to conserve cash.
Does T & C Global have everything I need?
If the product or service that you have requested isn’t available then T & C Global will get right to work targeting vendors who can supply that product or service. Our commitment is to customer service and we will make every effort to match your needs.
How can I get the most out of trading?
Complete the T & C Global Barter Expenditure Analysis Form at the back of the membership handbook. Think of everything that you spend money on. Don’t just limit yourself to one or two big expenditures. Look at your business check book for the last 12 months. Consider regular expenses such as coffee, water, carpet cleaning, janitorial services and office supplies. If you regularly take cash out of the business for personal expenses like travel… why not take a ‘barter income’ instead? Keep the cash in your business for things you might not be able to get on trade.
How do I know members will trade fairly with me?
We rely on our members to inform us of any unfair trading practices. If we receive more than 3 complaints against a member we will cancel their membership. However, you should still compare prices just as you do for cash purchases. This way you should never have a problem. Any member who overcharges is only hurting themselves. Bartering is very much like a cash market. If you want the business you have to offer your products or services at a fair price. The Bottom line is –you will get good value for your trade dollar if you give good value for someone elses.