First Phase Of Upgrades Complete.

Hello All,

In the last week, we have been working hard to complete the first phase of upgrades to the Smart Bareter website. The site now has enhanced profile and and classified sections. These enhancements will allow members to network and barter better. Members now can post listings from their profile page and add additional contact information. For more informations about the enhancements, visit or join http://www.smartbareter.com today!

How often should you barter?

This is a question I've seen a lot of in recent weeks. No really knows how often or how much you should barter. In my opinion you should do it as often as possible.

The reason why I say you should bareter as often as possible is because you never know when a good deal is coming. You build creditability within the network in which you bareter and the possibility to expand the network. You invite others to trade items or services with you. I guess you can say it the law of attraction, law of the universe or whatever you want to call it. For the abundance of benefits of baretering, see previous post.

There are a lot of people in the world that have services, items and ideas they are willing to trade for. Remember bartering is the equivalent to money. What ever you are bartering or bartering for make sure it's of value to the trade.

Happy Bartering!

Making A Good Deal

Here are a few tips to ensure you are making a good deal:

1. Make a complete list of all items and services you are willing barter for.
2. Make a complete list of all items and services you are looking for.
3. Add an estimated cash value to your items of services offered.
4. During the barter process, explain the benefits of the item or service, also include the age if you are offering an item. If you are a entrepreneur you may want to put together a proposal. This will increase your chances of a successful trade transaction.

This is just to get the ball rolling to have an abundance of trading transactions. Remember baretering will save you money in the long run of services and overhead. It will also allow you to offer your services or products at a more competitive price. This is the time separate yourself from the competition with one little secret, barter!

Make list, what are your services worth, save money, build relationships by bartering!

Multiple Trades

The concept of baretering is not just limited to two parties. Bartering can happen with multiple parties. For example if one person has or is able to acquire an item or service of value that another desires, acting like a middle man to acquire this item or service for trade of equal value. This is when building relationships comes into play.

Networking is the most important element of bartering, this is something can't be stressed enough. Everyone has something of value. This can range from common items such as CDs, DVDs, video games, cell phones, clothes, and household items to professional and medical services. Anything can be bartered.

This concept of multiple trades is made up of a network of bareters. The trust is built on the level of service offered as well as integrity of the item and service traded. Remember just because an item or service is out of reach, doesn’t mean someone else can't acquire the item or service for you.

Build a strong network and barter!

A Noble Deed....

I read about more and more people trading on a daily basis. People are recognizing the value of baretering everyday. I read blogs and articles abut people trading all kind of services, everything from gas to massages. Yes people found a way to barter for gas. The details of the trade wasn't disclosed.

There was one article I found interesting. The article was about a dentist and his staff bartered there dental services for items such as watches, baseball cards, cupcakes and cookies, artwork, a journal entry, a bike, and even a dog. The dentist and staff saw 60 patients in this day, double of how many normally seen. The service was extended to those without insurance.

Since the recession, there has been a rise in unemployment and the cost of living in the US. Also the local free clinics has seen a rise in patients and fortunately in volunteers as well. But to people like this dentist and sites like craigslist, people have been able to receive medical treatment and downsize their lives. Since 2006 the postings for bartering on craigslist have tripled.

This is a true sign that times and people are changing and acknowledging their own self worth. We can add so much to this world by giving freely of self. Helping others is helping your self.

Is Bartering Catching On?

This is a great question to ask. Once again came across another interesting article. Seems that craigslist.com is an internet portal to bartering. You can practically trade any item or service you want as long as both parties are satisfied with the outcome.

This article is filled with people trading services or items. This goes back to one of my earlier post "A Life of Baretering."

To answer the question "Is Bartering Catching On?" I would have to say yes. And we have the economy to thank for that. There are still some people out there that prefers the almighty dollar, or should I say the weakened dollar. No matter the preference, money or trading services as long as end result is what is desired.

However, I will add to save money and finding quality people to trade with is well worth it.