VOLUME II, ISSUE SPRING 2008

Some call us the new kids on the block, some call usa change in the barter industry, either way we arepaving the way for a barter revolution. As one of thenewest barter companies in Central Florida we are de-fying all of the limitations that our competitors have setfor our success. Our goals have been to keep up todate with technology, provide great customer service,and grow at a rate of 20-30 members per month.

These goals were set for accountability to our members, to show them not only that we are workinghard but that we are doing business responsibly andhonestly. These goals have improved our company sodramatically that our competitors are taking notice andadding them to their company’s goals as well.

BARTERCONNECTVOLUME II, ISSUE SPRING 2008

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Table of ContentsExtra, Extra.........................1New Staff Member ............1Spring Tradeshow..............1Welcoming Members ........3What is Trade Good For.....4Email Blast.........................5Travel .................................6Places to Visit....................7Member Appreciation........7Tough Times.......................9Universal Scrip ..................11Vision & Mission ...............12

New StaffMember

As many of you mayknow Gene Rankin hasjoined the Barter Net-work force. Gene hasover 26 years in theBarter Industry, both as aMember, and as a Broker/ Sales Represenative.

Spring 2008Tradeshow

With the success of the2007 Trade Show, wesee a clear and prosper-ous year in 2008. To con-tinue that success we arebringing the great energyfrom 2007 to the 2008Spring Tradeshow. This isour time to excite themembers about tradeand to also thank and re-mind our members of thegreat importance theybring to our organiza-tion. We believe thateach member adds to thegreat recipe that we are

Gene Rankin

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BARTERYou Should Know's

By; Susan Hummell

Below are a few of the important things I havelearned, please let me share them with you:

Call in your transaction as soon as it happens, (not unlike ac-cepting cash payment), this should take place as soon as the to-tals are made and the service is rendered or the productchanges owners. This works best for all concerned in manyways, you know the client has enough trade dollars to cover thetransaction, and the client hasn’t spent his dollars twice. Howmany times have we checked our balances and found moremoney than we expected… only to purchase something else,and then the original transaction goes through to leave a neg-ative balance?

Processing the transaction can be done in a couple differentways; online, choose the Transaction icon, then New transac-tion, fill in the blanks and submit. If that is too scary (worriedyou could mess things up!) you can call the office and someonecan post the transaction for you. Dial (407) 641-0221 andchoose option 5, and a real person will process your transac-tion for you.

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Lake Mary Car Wash(407) 333-32003720 Lake Emma RdLake Mary, Fl 32746www.lakemarycarwash.comCar wash tickets are avail-able through The BarterNetwork office and detail-ing in available directlythrough their location (oilchanges are not availableon trade).

Orlando Business SolutionJeff Skinder(407) 862-9994865 Sunshine LaneAltamonte Springs, Fl Data Collection, on-site Pro-

cessing; Bar Coding and Labeling Solutions; Mailingand Shipping Supplies; Cus-tom Software Applications.

Woodsmith EnterprisesRuben Figueroa(407) 928-58744822 S. Orange Ave ste 13Orlando, Fl 32806www.woodsmithenterprises.comAdirondack chairs andpatio furniture hand made,with or without finish.

Premium DigitalCopies, LLCLesly Charlot(407) 718-9826

105 Ridge RdLake Mary, Florida 32746Office equipment, repairand servicing.

Call For A Massage,Mobile Massages byDarianDarian Darst(407) 375-7865www.callforamassage.comI offer Swedish relaxation,Deep Tissue, or a combo ofthe two (which is the stan-dard massage I give). I canalso do some Sports Ther-apy. If you would like toadd any of the following

services to your massageexperience, they are an ad-ditional $10 each: 10 min-utes of Reiki, a hand or footParrifin treatment, orChakra alignment.In addition to massage, Ialso offer Reiki only energywork sessions and a footdetox bath.

French Flooring, LLCRandy French(321) 354-5583Installation of tiles, Bathroom remodeling and Painting.

Welcoming our newest members:


Someone asked me the other day, “What is trade goodfor?” My answer to that was “Whatever you want.” It iswhat you make of it. If you need a business tool, bartercan increase your business by word of mouth from mem-bers to their non member (cash paying) friends and as-sociates. If you need to be kept busy, barter can offer aflow of clients to your business and your rewards willwork towards your goals.

Your Trade dollars work FOR you, plan ahead of time…As soon as I have enough trade dollars I want? A vaca-tion, advertising, massage, home remodel, family time

out to restaurants, gifts for employees? My personal tradeaccount is used for the auto mechanic, restaurants, hairsalons, TBN showroom, Comedy Clubs, etc. I use mytrade account quicker than it comes in. If your accountgrows quickly, call me before you spend your cash tosee if those products or services are available on TheBarter Network… The worse time to find out we havenew members is right after you spent your cash on aproduct or service that is available on trade.

Make this opportunity work for you, just a few moments of planning can make the difference.

What is trade good for?By: Susan Hummell

Barter as we all know has been happening for as longas time has been recorded. Horses, pigs, chickens, corn,wagons and even a few farmer's daughters. Times havechanged but a few things remain constant. Everyone wantsto make sure that they get fair market value for their prod-uct. In effect one horse does not equal one chicken. Un-less, your chicken is related to the “Goose that LaysGolden Eggs”, or the other guys horse only has 3 legs.That’s why working with The Barter Network gives busi-ness owners peace of mind when doing a barter transac-tion. You simply sell your product or supply your serviceand price it as you normally would. Then whenever youneed to spend those trade dollars you can check the priceand quality of the item or service. If you are happy withyour purchase you can move forward with the deal. YOUhave a choice.

Barter purchases are no different then any cash pur-chase you’ve ever made. Do your research and make aneducated decision. When you are selling your product thesame philosophy applies. If your company overcharges orgives bad service you’re not going to build your business.Everyone likes to refer someone who does really goodwork. You build your business by taking care of each andevery customer like your life depended on it. Because itkinda does.

The other constant about bartering is most business own-ers enjoy the friends that they’ve made along the way. I’vebeen doing barter since 1982 and many businesses havecome and gone, but the relationships I’ve made over theyears have remained Priceless.

Barter Business ThoughtsBy: Gene Rankin


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So they say "The economy is bad" and that is whybusiness is not booming. So what will you do in themeantime? Being a barter member already puts youone step ahead of the other businesses that do notbarter and who are currently struggling.

Although you are using your barter money how efficiently are you using it? There are many ways youcan improve the success of your business by reevaluating the efficiency of your barter account. Thesteps below are some of the ways your business canstay successful during these hard economical times:

Successful Tips for the ExtraordinaryBusiness Owner

By: Jane Bergenske

1. Review services you use on a daily or monthly basis that are considered luxuries (meaning if you do not have it you would survive) and replace them with barter.

2. If you are advertising to help bring in more business, use barter.Develop a website, print flyers with specials, send referral cards,create and deliver thank you baskets, purchase an ad in the trade newsletter or purchase a booth for the 2008 tradeshow, etc.

3. Everyone needs a break, so take a spring or summer vacation with the family. Go somewhere fun and enjoy your stay on barter. A break always helps to relieve the stress and tension in a busy work schedule and can help improve your state of mind for the 2nd half of the business year.

Do you get our E-mail Blasts?

The Barter Network sends out a weekly E-mail Blastevery Tuesday afternoon. The E-mail blast lists new clientsthat have joined the previous week, as well as features news and special events, lists clients looking for more business, travel opportunities, and clas-sified ads.

It is our best way to keep our members up to date withwhat is going on at The Barter Network. If you are not receiving the e-mail blast you may have a spam blockeror we may not have your current e-mail address. Pleasecall your broker with your current e-mail address. Pleaselet us know if you have any items to trade for our classified section. We only mail a quarterly newsletter 4times a year, so the 52 week e-mail blast is very important for successful trading.

Referrals are golden. Not only does The Barter Net-work offer bonus trade dollars for each company youget to sign on with us, but you also have a direct handin getting the kinds of companies you want to use yourtrade dollars with. While enriching the Network you canalso promote your business.

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Traveling This Summer

Courtesy of Harbour Beach Resort

The Daytona Beach, Florida area has many activi-ties to entertain your friends and family. Whether youwant to relax on the pristine beaches of DaytonaBeach, watch a race at the Daytona InternationalSpeedway, experience water activities, or play agame of golf, Harbour Beach Resort is an oceanfrontresort convenient to all Daytona Beach attractionsand only a short drive from Orlando area themeparks. Vacationers have been coming to DaytonaBeach, FL for nearly a century to enjoy the beautifulyear-round weather and Harbour Beach Resort is theperfect place for a Daytona Beach resort get-

away.Our oceanfront lodging and accommodationvillas offer a spectacular view of the AtlanticOcean,along with a variety of amenities including afully equipped kitchen, whirlpool tubs, leather sleepersofa, a private terrace and 27" cable TVs. Resortamenities and activities also include swimming, soak-ing in a hot tub and much more! There are temptingrestaurants and an abundance of nighttime activitiesall within the area. Harbour Beach Resort at DaytonaBeach, Florida is the ideal oceanfront resort settingfor your vacation.

Harbour Beach ResortAn Oceanfront Resort in Daytona Beach, Florida


Park City, Utah Mountain ResortA Scenic Wasatch Mountain View Resort & Spa

With the scenic Wasatch Mountains as a backdrop,Westgate Park City Resort & Spa of Utah offers lodgingand accommodations at the ideal destination for a mem-orable vacation for all seasons. Regardless the time ofyear, Park City, Utah has plenty to entertain adventurousvacationers. Known for skiing, snowboarding and winterfun, there are numerous summer activities as well, likegolf, horsebackriding, hiking, hotair ballooning,fishing and more!For those wantingto unwind, ParkCity also offers atop-notch spa, Pa-pillon the Spa atWestgate ParkCity, making ParkCity an experiencefor everyone.

Westgate Park City Resort & Spais one of Utah's premier mountain resort properties fea-turing ski-in/ski-out access to 140 stimulating ski runs.Well-appointed villas, from studios to two bedrooms, fea-ture kitchens, whirlpool tubs, fireplaces and more, de-pending on the villa. For the ultimate in relaxation,Papillon the Spa at Westgate Park City offers a full menuof world class spa services, including massage, mani-cures, facials, body treatments and more. The award-win-ning Westgate Grill has a delicious variety of Americanalpine cuisine including steaks and seafood expertly pre-pared and served before a majestic view of the WasatchMountains. You will find unwinding comes easy hereafter an exciting day in Park City, Utah.

Westgate Historic Williamsburg - A FamilyFriendly Virginia Resort

A Beautiful Historical Williamsburg Resort in VirginiaRecognized for museums and nationally known historicsites, Williamsburg, Virginia is also home to contempo-rary, top-notch tourist attractions. In Colonial Williams-burg's historic area, you can take a walk back in time asyou explore the sights and sounds of the 18th century.Go for a walking tour during the day, and then ride in ahorse-drawn carriage in the evening, as the streets glowby candle light. Visit one of the theme parks, or shop atone of the many outlet stores or local artisans. Whateveryou choose, Westgate Historic Williamsburg resortmakes a great vacation getaway.

Close to the HistoricArea, the newly ren-ovated WestgateHistoric Williams-burg resort offerscomfortable, eco-nomical lodgingand accommoda-tions located withina six-mile radius of all major attractions including BuschGardens, and premier shopping areas. Resort featuresinclude an outdoor pool and hot tub, an exercise roomand a game room. For your next trip to Williamsburg,Virginia choose Westgate Historical Williamsburg foroutstanding rooms at economical prices!

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Member AppreciationBy: Jane Bergenske

The Barter Network is only as successful asthe members that are part of our company,that is why we appreciate each and everymember that we have. We have set our mem-bership goals high and our member appreci-ation rewards even higher. We have thelargest referral fee in the business ($250.00),special giveaways every month, and a$20,000 balloon drop for our members to winat our trade shows. We continue to strive forthe highest rewards for our members to keepthem happy and satisfied. With our memberssatisfaction, we are able to succeed as thebest barter company in the country.


In the current “Cash Economy” things are bad andpossibly going to get worse. Food, gas and many every-day needs of consumers are growing in cost far fasterthan the published inflation rate and affecting many ofthe high, middle, and lower class wage earners. Astimes get tougher remember to let us know what you

need. We cannot guess, you have to call or email us ifyou need help finding goods and services. If you canget it on trade you can save your cash. No where elsecan you buy $100.00 worth of goods and services for$5,$10, or even $20 in cash (your whole sale cost).Barter is a strong way to help get through these times.Depending on what services you have to offer rememberyou can conserve cash by buying on trade. For instanceyou can get restaurant gift certificates, oil changes, accounting services, tickets to shows, sporting

events,clothes, jewelry, advertising for your business togenerate cash business, auto repair, bakery goods, storage, carpet cleaning, massage, facials, cosmetic surgery, dentistry, pest control, eye exams, eyeglasses,and so much more. Our list is large and growing everyday. There is not a single member that cannot useat least one of these or more. Make your own list ofneeds, get proactive and keep your cash strong by usingtrade whenever and wherever possible.“No where else

can you buy $100.00 worth of

goods and services”

The Economy - Tough TimesBy Jason Bergenske



TBN certificates are great gifts for family and friends, employee benefits or a great time for a night out.Whether it’s Christmas or someone’s birthday thegift of TBN certificates is a way to showyou care. You can also use TBNcertificates to show an em-ployee that their hardwork has been appreci-ated. Last but not least youcan reward yourself andfamily with a great night outwithout spending cash. Youcan save cash and have fun.

Please remember tax and gratuityare payable in cash, and nochange is given back from restau-rant scrip. Restaurant scrip maybe used to pay for food andbeverage, at regular menu

prices, and are not valid incombination with any discounts,

coupons, or offers.

Contact your broker for additional Restaurants and Entertainment on trade.

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Spring 2008 TradeshowJoin us May 6, 2008 @ 6:30pm at the BahiaShrine Center in Maitland / Orlando for ourSpring trade show. The Barter Network will have$20,000.00td balloon drop at the event for members to spend.

Bahia Shrine Center2300 Pembrook Drive

Orlando, Florida 32810

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A barter company is only as good as its members andthat is why our mission is to bring in the best businessesto trade for the best products and or services to help ad-vance your business and cut cash costs whenever pos-sible.

Our vision is to unlock business opportunities whenever possible to open the doors for new and better business.

Our Vision & MissionUnlocking New Business Opportunities

Bar·ter [bahr-ter]1. to trade by exchange of products and or services rather than by the use of money.

The Barter Network is a company connecting busi-nesses that are looking to trade their goods and serviceswith one another. Through an alternative currency, wehelp businesses increase profits, cut cash costs, and un-lock new business opportunities.

Our commitment is to provide, our clients, with anhonest, trustworthy, and fair trading community wherethey can trade diversely at a cost effective price.

We strive for superior customer service for our mem-bers and their family, providing a safe trading environ-ment for both.

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