If you are low on cash, but you have a little extra time then Itex Barter could be a great way for you to trade time for services and “save up” for that special something you have always wanted. Or, if you are just starting a new business and the cash outlay for a new website, legal advice or marketing materials is more than you can afford, then come, join us and trade services with other businesses in our area.
We have some great Treasure Cost businesses that are members of Itex Treasure Coast and most of them remember what is was like to be starting a new business. While not every member is available to share their services, you can usually find some who will be able to help you along the way. Let me share some example with you from out ITEX blog:
- ” A new cleaning service used their ITEX line of credit to secure brochures and advertising for their start up business. They didn’t have to go to a bank and now have new customers.
- A family member was getting married. Photographer, flowers, limo, and the honeymoon were all secured through ITEX and the member saved a ton of cash.
- A restaurant owed a vendor for past invoices that they were not able to pay. We contacted the vendor and they accepted ITEX dollars to wipe the slate clean and started working with the restaurant again.
- A florist approached restaurants to secure their business accepting the first orders in exchange for gift certificates and subsequent orders were for cash. The florist then gave the certificates to ITEX and we sold them, allowing the florist to buy other business needs. The florist got a new customer AND saved cash!
- The employee of a member needed dental services. The member paid for the services as a bonus. Securing a long-term employee.
- A member supported their local charity with an ITEX dollar donation, getting a full tax deduction. The charity then bought items through ITEX and put them up at their annual auction to generate new cash revenues.”
These are just a few examples of how businesses work with each other in our ITEX Network. If this sounds like something which would work for you, give me a call and we can chat.
Liz Bowler
