The Anti-Crisis Settlement and Accounting Center , a commodity barter exchange in Russia, has experienced some setbacks in its licensing and expansion plan. According to a story on The Moscow Times, the ACSAC took funds from a number of individuals and companies without producing the software promised. According to German Sterligov, the sole owner of [...]
In an attempt to assist the barter industry boost transactions, cross borders, and provide better service for their clients, we at the Barter News Weekly are offering a free service to business owners and barter exchange owners. If you are either, you can now post your fire-sale type inventory, those things you need to get [...]
Jimmy, a graphic designer, published a video on YouTube Monday morning, explaining that he was looking for more work and would like to barter for specific items in trade for his design services. The video also points to his website, JimmyLikesTrading.com, where he displays his wants and his work in a graphic heavy presentation.
The Barter Independent, a new site on our radar, is doing a good job of contacting barter exchanges and getting the core information of the business. According to the site, Through the “Barter Independent” project, Eric highlights the many different types of barter organizations available worldwide, including the pros and cons of working with each.” [...]
Rob Wood explains the necessity of paying taxes on barter in this informative video.
BarterLink, a new exchange offering a free membership, is using YouTube to generate new business. Check out this week’s installment.
As seen on the AC Network – http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2477436/the_myths_the_barter_industry_doesnt.html?cat=3 Barter is one of the oldest, yet most misunderstood industries around. So many people still believe to do barter you must trade one item for another, say apples for oranges, yet with modern day barter memberships and communities nothing could be farther from the truth. Why is [...]
A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to spend an hour on the phone with Ron Whitney, Executive Director of the International Reciprocal Trade Association. What I found is a man and an organization tirelessly dedicated to the growth and well-being of the barter industry. Topics ranged from the history of barter to [...]
Asheville, North Carolina is making a move towards a community currency. According to the advocacy group responsible for implementing the currency, ” The people who choose to use the currency make a conscious commitment to buy local first. They are taking personal responsibility for the health and well-being of their community by laying the foundation [...]
NYDailyNews.com today contributed to the frenzy of barter related news stories with another list of how-tos and where-tos. This time the list is longer than most of the others. Sites like BarterQuest.com, SwapTree.com, U-exchange.com, SwapTreasures.com and TitleTrader.com let you swap almost anything online. PaperBackSwap.com and BookMooch.com are great for trading books; SwapStyle.com, ClothingSwaps.com, DignSwap.com and [...]
