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SERVICE
BUSINESS 

HOW TO BARTER WITH YOUR

Fill Your Schedule And Reduce Cash Expenses

Like most businesses in Michigan, there are times of the year when your business is booked nearly to capacity. What about the slower times of the year? Cash expenses don't slow when your business slows. Trade Network can bring you new business, reduce your downtime, and increase your profitability! 

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If you're running a service business and you can handle more customers, we can help you fill up your calendar with new business opportunities. And now, you'll have Trade Dollars to purchase what you need. 

NEW CUSTOMERS

When you join TN, you receive new customers that you would not have had otherwise. 

 

TN members are also business owners who understand the challenges of operating a business. They value fair pricing and flexibility, making them easy and enjoyable to work with.

 

Get the goods and services you need, without having to sacrifice your bottom line with excessive discounts. 

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Trade Network is a great resource to find quality vendors and meet other local businesses.

 

Our members regularly network with one another, share ideas and resources, and refer new customers to each other.

 

By joining TN, you'll not only find quality vendors, but also gain valuable connections that can help your business grow!

NETWORKING

PRICING
POWER

With TN, you can attract new customers while keeping your prices at normal retail, without having to offer discounts or promotions that eat into your profits.

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Trade Network's commission is 12% which is only paid when you spend your trade dollars, ensuring that you only pay when you benefit from using your trade dollars, and keeping trades "win-win" transactions for everyone.

CASH
FLOW

Done correctly, bartering is a huge boost for your company's cash flow. Every trade dollar you spend is a USD saved! When you spend trade dollars, your cash stays in your bank account.

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Depending on the industry, most Trade Network members save 30%-70% (in real terms) on every purchase, boosting their cash flow and empowering their business to achieve more.

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EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS

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With Trade Network, you can more easily afford to show your appreciation to your employees!

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TN members businesses can use their trade dollars to provide company outings, travel, employee incentives, provide special bonuses, and even supplement health care.

PERSONALIZED CUSTOMER SERVICE

With Trade Network, you get more than just a broker - you get a barter concierge! Our team provides personalized customer service to help you navigate the network and connect with other businesses.

 

And the best part? Our brokers are available to provide curated trading opportunities, help resolve any issues, and even bring you new business opportunities from our network –and it's all included in our commission without any additional costs!

Kingsley Moving Company

We have been extremely satisfied with Trade Network. Barter really is better! We have developed may long term business relationships with vendors we can count on. Trade network also has enabled us to generate revenue that we would have missed. Trade Network is a great service and opportunity for any sized business

Getting Started is Easy!

Join more than 700 Michigan businesses who are reducing cash expenses and gaining new customers through modern barter.

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