BARTER
Volume III, Issue 2, June 2009
CONNECT Table of Contents TBN Featured on WKMG.....................1 Thinking Outside the Box ....................2 Does the Barter Network Have?..........2 Welcoming Members ..........................3-4 What’s your attitude in this Recession? ..5 Fishing Trip Schedule ..........................6-7 Recession Brings Bartering Back ........8 Great New Business Innovation ..........9 The Barter Network Universal Scrip ....10 Your Character; It’s Who You Are ........11 Vision & Mission..................................12
TBN Featured on WKMG Channel 6 News! Barter, that word is a usual one to all of us who trade, but surprisingly/unfortu-
nately barter is still not as well known in the business world today. As a thriving and fast growing barter company in the 21st Century, The Barter Network was recently featured on
WKMG Channel 6 Local News. With the economic status the way it is barter is growing with popularity and is being seen as a vital way to stay in business so Channel 6 News decided to fea-
ture The Barter Network. Being featured by Channel 6 News has been an honor and has solidified our business in the Central Florida community. We will continue to work hard and prosper. Please see article page 8
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BARTER By: Jane Bergenske
Does The Barter Network have?… By Susan Hummell
The statement “Think outside the Box” is no longer just a statement in this economy. With businesses failing left and right the only way to survive in this economy is to do business outside of the box which we have been so comfortable in. The comfort zone has been broken and it’s time to focus on what we can control and not the bad. As a company of faith and good standing, The Barter Network, is setting high membership goals to be an example for others that we must work harder, now more than ever. With so much going on, many of our members are forgetting to refer our services and benefits to their own family, friends, and colleagues. The more referrals we receive, the faster our membership can grow, and the more members you can trade with, which will lower your cash cost with every new member that joins. We can only thrive through our members so what do you say? Let’s get out there and show other businesses how companies who barter are going to survive this economy decline and that we will choose to not participate in this recession.
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How many ways are there to find participating members to utilize your trade dollars? In January each year we mail out directories of current members, most of us seem to misplace these shortly after they are delivered. It’s OK, there are other choices to find members, our website is a well equipped tool to find specific categories of members and you can go online and search for… carpet cleaners, for example, and find all the different options. The most used choice is to call The Barter Network office and choose the customer service option, and ask a representative for what you are looking for, this also works, just to find out who the new members are. A quick call to the office can get you the information that you need and it’s quick to access. New members are also listed in the newsletter mailed out every three months, with addition information to make your membership with us more productive. So, whether you are looking for hair salons, carpet cleaners’ invisible fencing, or a fishing trip, if you can’t find it in the directory, call and ask us. Many times if we do not have a particular company or category, we can expand our member search to find someone to fill that need. Enjoy your membership more by not spending your cash until you ask if that product or service is available on trade first...
Welcoming our newest members: A7BN Aquarius 7 Broadcasting Network "Capn" Chris Hill Tel: (321) 214-9852 A7BN Aquarius 7 Broadcasting Network; Online Radio offering advertising on the following stations: www.Rhythm96.com www.Rock100DIZ.com
and www.Oldskool101.com
Coastal Window and Tint, Inc Clay Locke Tel: (321)269-0189 4205 S. Hopkins Ave Titusville, Florida 32780
Ice Age Air Conditioning Corp Craig Miller Tel: (407) 324-7283 875 Cardinal Point Cove Sanford, Florida 32771
www.costalwindowtint.com
www.iceageac.com
Coastal Window and Tint, Inc. Glass Tinting and Etching, Residential and Commercial window Tinting, Boat and Auto Tinting. Glass Etching, Large Commercial jobs also available.
Ice Age Air Conditioning Corp offering Air Conditioning repair; refrigeration Repair; Airduct Purification, Mold Remediation, Energy Audits
Danny Singleton's Painting Allen Singleton Tel: (813) 464-0826 Painting and home improvements.
Olde Hearth Bread Company Shannon Talty Tel: (407) 834-8881 207 Reece Way #1625 Casselberry, Florida 32707
Abode Services, Inc. Scott Campbell Tel: (407) 330-4477 6685 Sandy Lane Sanford, Florida 32771
www.oldehearthbread.com
www.abodepestsolutions.com
Adobe Pest Solutions; Pest control service, Rodent control, Rodent exclusion. Pre-Purchase Home Inspections, home warranty inspections, insurance inspections. Upper Midwest Publications Tom Schoenenberger Tel: (319) 283-3001 520 4th Ave SE Oelwein, Iowa 50662 Upper Midwest Publications: Printing services up to two color, specializing in Business Cards EndTaxProblems.com Gerry DeLang Tel: (407) 562-1853 801 International Pkwy #500 Lake Mary, Florida 32746 www.endtaxproblems.com
EndTaxProblems.com provides tax representation services, represented by ex-IRS agents and officers. We solve IRS problems, large or small; business or personal, from simple to complex Michael Deaver Michael Deaver Tel: (888) 254-5553 Personal Trainer and Yoga instruction.
Invisible Fence of Central Florida Tom Kurrack Tel: (863) 299-4310 1411 3rd St SW Winter Haven, Florida 33880 www.Invisiblefenceofcentralflorida.com
Olde Hearth Bread Company is a commercial bread bakery, specializing in artesian breads.
Invisible Fence of Central Florida; Outdoor Pet Containment, and Professionally Installed Pet Doors. See ad on page 9
Central Orlando PC Matthew Lewis Tel: (407) 401-8501 1024 S. Orange Ave Orlando, Florida 32806
Outdoor Advertising Specialists Robert Schwartz Tel: (407) 395-5101 13350 W. Colonial Dr suite 310 Winter Haven, Florida 34787
www.orlandopc.net
Computer Repair Burris Books and Health Foods Ray Burris Tel: (301) 384-1813 www.burrisbooks.com
Burris Books and Health Foods Healing Hands Magazine Summer Reed Tel: (209) 487-9612 www.healinghandsmagazine.com
Healing Hands Magazine evolved from the GPH Medical monthly newsletter and expanded to hospitals and nurses inter-nationally. Distribution exceeds over 2 million readers a month. Orlando LCD, Inc Walter Cardenas Tel: (407) 513-4651 2740 S. Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, Florida 32805 Orlando LCD, Inc, TV Repair, Samsung warranty repairs. Big Screen, Plasma, DLP and Flat screen Repairs.
www.theoas.com
Outdoor Advertising Specialists, specializing in Web Banners, Door Hangers Ads, Truck Side Ads. Wagenvoord Advertising Group Inc. Dave Wagenvoord Tel: (727) 424-4991 www.TanTalk1340.com
2360 NE Coachman Rd Clearwater, Florida 33765 Wagenvoord Advertising Group Inc. You can purchase your own hour on Tampa Bay's AM 1340 AM and 1400 AM for less than the cost of 60 seconds on some Tampa Bay FM stations. Your program will cover more than 3,000,000 people in and around Tampa Bay plus the entire world via the Internet. Greener Gardens of Central Florida Steve Heake Tel: (407) 641-0221 www.greener-gardens.com
5680 Cyril's Drive St Cloud, Florida 34771 Landscaping for your home or business. www.TheBarterNetwork.net
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Welcoming our newest members: Miss Cape Canaveral Fleet Tony Adams Tel: (321) 783-5274
Lisa Maile School Debbie Wisner Tel: (407) 628-5989
www.misscape.com
www.lisamaile.com
670 Glen Cheek Dr Cape Canaveral, Florida 33920 Miss Cape Canaveral Fleet; When we started in 1953, our goal was to offer the public a safe, low-cost way to enjoy Florida deep sea fishing. Today, we have Miss Cape Canaveral, a 85 foot Lydia Yacht, coast guard approved for 100 persons. She is Central Florida's largest deep sea fishing vessel. Don’t be fooled by the competition we have been here the longest and offer unparalleled experience to make your day of fishing a memorable one Click Classes Marian Dubiel Tel: (407) 687-8155 www.computerclassy.com
1664 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd Longwood, Florida 32750 Click Classes; Computer Training, Website Design, Computer Repairs, Virus Removal William Becvar; Personal Training William Becvar Tel: (407) 702-7842 855 E. SR 434 Winter Springs, Florida 32708 William Becvar is a personal trainer, located in the Winter Springs location of Anytime Fitness. Expressions Salon and Spa Melissa Rodriguez Tel: (407) 647-1042 www.expressionssalonandspa.com
1200 S. Lakemont Ave Winter Park, Florida 32792 We are a full service salon in The Winter Park Area our courteous and professional staff has served women and men for over 20 years now, with results worth boasting about. Come visit our salon and experience like never before the beauty within yourself. James D. Lampathakis, PA James Lampathakis Tel: (727) 736-2000 1299 Main St ste E Dunedin, Florida 34698 Legal Services, Real Estate, Title Insurance, Wills, Trusts, Probate and Corporate Law
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999 S. Orlando Ave Winter Park, Florida 32789 We offer three distinct areas of study, all based upon developing your confidence, not only to face every day business and social situations, but also to help you excel in the competitive industries of Acting and Modeling. The success of our graduates speaks for itself. Whether you are 4 or 84, if you have the desire, we can help you. Rainbow Sno-Cones Bob Homer Tel: (407) 896-9105 3116 Corrine Drive Orlando, Florida 32803 Using universal scrip. Rainbow Sno-Cones is Orlando''s best Sno Cone Shop. Using Finely shaved Ice for the perfect Sno-Cone. 60 FLAVORS Clear Channel Radio; Tampa Tel: (407) 641-0221 www.clearchannel.com
4002 Gandy Blvd Tampa, Florida 33611 The Beat WBTP 95.7FM; WDAE am 620 (sports); WFLA 970am (news/talk); WFLZ 93.9FM; WFUS 103.5 FM (country); WMTX 100.7FM (mix); & 98ROCK WXTB 97.9 FM. Jason Chase; Handy Man Jason Chase Tel: (813) 610-0062 10036 Cowley Rd Riverview , Florida 33578 Handy Man and Lawn Services Florida Baptist Encampment Steven Dobson Tel: (352) 429-3173 4645 Baptist Island Rd Groveland , Florida 34736 Summer Camp and Meeting rooms Infusion Tea; Two Location Brad Cowherd Tel: (407) 999-5255 www.infusiontea.us
1600 Edgewater Dr Orlando, Florida 32804 625 East Central Blvd Orlando, Florida 32801 Using Universal Scrip
Law Offices of Michael Agranoff Michael Agranoff Tel: (407) 898-4357 PO Box 140005 Orlando, Florida 32814 Family and General Law Royall William Royall Tel: 407) 401-7479 www.royallmedia.com
1916 Ferncreek Ave Orlando, Florida 32806 Multi Media Company, graphic design, printed and audio visual, website design, hosting and marketing. Palm Tree Mobile Billboards Paul Rosarius Tel: (407) 796-5102 www.palmtreemobilebillboards.com
119 N. Central Ave Oviedo, Florida 32765 Palm Tree Mobile Billboards; Speciality Advertising that works!! Digital Advertising on Mobile truck, Special Events & Monthly Advertising STOP; Palm Tree Security Paul Rosarius Tel: (407) 796-5100 www.palmtreesecurity.com 119 N. Central Ave Oviedo, Florida 32765 www.palmtreesecurity.com Anti-Virus & Spyware P.R. Rentals Paul Rosarius Tel: (407) 949-7658 119 N. Central Ave Oviedo, Florida 32765 Rental of Tents, Tables, Chairs Tools, Credit Card Machines, GPS, Projectors and Compressors Best Western Lake County Inn & Suites Nick Patel Tel: (352) 253-2378 X451 1380 E. Burleigh Blvd Tavares, Florida 32778 Hotel bookings through the Travel Dept.
What’s your attitude in this Recession?
By: Jason Bergenske
As I read and listen to the news each day I can’t help to realize that every story has one thing in common, negativity. Everyone is going out of business, the stock market is dropping, and we are in a recession. These are the topics that are talked about daily in the news and even at the dinner table. Having these topics as the focus of our lives it is hard to see how anyone stays positive or believes that things will turn around soon. I believe that people have forgotten how much of a difference one person can make, and that if one person decides to be different and take the course less traveled the world would be a much better place to live. The economy is bad, the bills are piling up, and everyone is stressed but this is no excuse to slow down and follow the crowd. As business owners we need to work harder to keep our regular business and work even harder for new business. If you need more business and need more cash, you have to look at different ways to use your trade dollars to conserve your cash.
If you are saying to yourself: “Well there is nothing on trade right now that I really need and what I do need I can’t find on barter” then I say you are following the crowd. The email blast, directory, and newsletters are great ways to update you on what there is on trade but there are a lot of other services and products that are not listed in those that require you to call into the office for more information. When was the last time you came into the showroom to buy a friend or family member a birthday gift, instead of paying cash? And if there is a service that you can’t find on barter, did you refer barter to the company you are going to pay cash? These are just some of the ways that you as a business owner can conserve more cash and start becoming a leader as a barter member and as a business owner. As a business owner I am pushing the limits of our young company and working harder for our members by using new ideas, asking for more referrals, and with a positive attitude. As business owners let’s stay positive and let’s stay in business.
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Fishing Trip Schedule for Spring/Summer 2009 FULL DAY FISHING TRIP Come join us for a Full Day of Deep Sea Fishing in Port Canaveral, Florida. 7 DAYS A WEEK! Departs at 8:00am and Returns at 5:00pm * All of our Full Day Fishing Trips include a hot meal, unlimited soda, coffee, two cold can beers (no cheap keg beer aboard Miss Cape Canaveral), rod, reed, bait, Florida Fishing License, and free parking!
HALF DAY FISHING TRIP Come join us for a Half Day of Deep Sea Fishing in Port Canaveral, Florida. 7 DAYS A WEEK! Departs at 10:45am and Returns at 4:45pm This trip is aboard our new 70FT Catamaran Anderson X * All of our Half Day Fishing Trips include a hot meal, unlimited soda, coffee, two cold can beers (no cheap keg beer aboard Miss Cape Canaveral), rod, reed, bait, Florida Fishing License, and free parking!
EVENING SHARK TRIP Come join us for a evening of Shark Fishing in Port Canaveral, Florida. 7 NIGHTS A WEEK! Departs at 7:00pm and Returns at 11:00pm * All of our Friday Night Snapper Fishing Trips include include a hot meal, unlimited soda, coffee, two cold can beers (no cheap keg beer aboard Miss Cape Canaveral), rod, reed, bait, Florida Fishing License, and free parking!
FRIDAY NIGHT SNAPPER FISHING TRIP Come join us for a evening of Snapper Fishing in Port Canaveral, Florida. EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT! Departs at 8:00pm and Returns at 5:00am * All of our Friday Night Snapper Fishing Trips include include a hot meal, unlimited soda, coffee, two cold can beers (no cheap keg beer aboard Miss Cape Canaveral), rod, reed, bait, Florida Fishing License, and free parking!
Call 321-783-5274 or 407-648-2211
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Recession Brings Bartering Back Company Completed $2M In Transactions In 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. -- A bartering boom has hit Central Florida as Orlando-area businesses try to survive in today's economy. The Barter Network, which began in 2006 and completed nearly $2 million in transactions last year, contains more than 400 local businesses and serves as the broker between businesses looking to trade services. Members pay a 12 percent commission on each transaction, and there are tax implications, but the company provides members with the proper paperwork to ensure trades are done legally. The company said continued growth is expected. "We're probably going to double those numbers," said Gene Rankin, sales manager for Barter Network. Members raved to Local 6 about bartering. "We've had some amazing services -- from air conditioning to plumbing -- everything a business is going to need," said Lenny King, owner of Salon Zion in Longwood. "It seems right now businesses are linking together, and we have a lot of strength that way." Members said it's simple to exchange services with another company. "If there's a printing company in here and I don't have to pay cash out, I can call and say, 'I need more business cards,' or 'I need envelopes,'" said Debbie Wisner of Lisa Maile, an image, modeling and acting School. Wisner said she's learned to save the agency money after just one month of bartering. Barter Network members include Westgate Resorts, Royal Caribbean, Clear Channel and local auto repair shops and electricians. "We're helping (Westgate) with elevators, believe it or not. Security, exterminating (and) advertising is huge with them," Rankin said. "My favorite thing is that it opens the doors to networking to create that network between businesses you don't always find," King said. "It's just a great opportunity." Copyright 2009 by Internet Broadcasting Systems and Local6.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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Great New Business Innovation! Must Read!
By: Gene Rankin
Well I just heard the latest info on how to get ahead in
Make sure that their smart enough to grasp the concept
business in these tough times. The news came out of the
and then present it very slowly. Their saying that the bar-
oval office, yes the President said it, Timothy Geitner has
tering of goods and services in The United States is a good
talked about doing it and many of their financial advisors
idea for any business owner. What’s that you say? Barter-
have filled them in on this tightly held secret. It not for the
ing of goods and services is helping many business owners
meek… Only the brightest of their economic advising team
stay afloat. Hmmmm…What a Concept! Congratulations
actually understood how the process works. Even though
Barter Network clients and business owners. You are finally
word of this fascinating new wave of prosperity is actually
ahead of the curve.
happening outside of the Stimulus Package. One of the second team members actually said that he heard this system has been happening since before money was printed. Wow! A new way to transact business that guarantees exponential growth of practically any business, and It’s now got the White Houses’ seal of approval. Well I’m hear to tell you that we’re finally getting some straight talk and actual Good News out of the new administration. REMEMBER….this is a tightly held secret. Only tell your best friends.
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Universal Scrip 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 the gift of TBN certificates is a way to show you care. You can also use TBN certificates to show an employee that their hard work has been appreciated. Last but not least you can reward yourself and family with a great night out without spending cash. You can save cash and have fun. Please remember tax and gratuity are payable in cash, and no change is given back from restaurant scrip. Restaurant scrip may be used to pay for food and beverage, at regular menu prices, and are not valid in combination with any discounts, coupons, or offers. www. TheB
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Brooklyn Pizza Serving Central Florida the best New York Pizza since 1984! New York Style Pizza, Garlic Bread, Meatballs, Sausages, Oven Roasted Wings, Calzones, Stromboli, Caesar Salads, House Salads, Greek Salads, Subs, Cheese Steaks, Wraps, Spaghetti, Ravioli, Cheesecakes, Ice-cream, Brownies, & Soda. 5681 Pershing Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32822 (407) 282-0110 • www.BrooklynPizzaFL.com 1881 West Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789 (407) 622-7499 • www.BrooklynPizzaFL.com 525 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood, Florida 32750 (407) 696-0110 • www.BrooklynPizzaFL.com
Bakery Order from OlOOlde de Hearth Bread Com Company mpany Call by 10:00 am Monday, June 15th for delivery on June 17th. To place your order call: (407)641-0221 Rye Bread with SSeeds eeds 3 3.5 .5 Pou Pounds nds
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Blueberry Muffin
Italian Bread 1.5 Pounds
Cherry Danish
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Cecil’s Texas Style BBQ Cecil's still serves BBQ the old fashion way, hand trimmed (no meat slicer allowed here) carved right before your eyes. Thick, thin, sliced or chopped it's your call. Vegetables homemade and freshly prepared each day. A real taste treat, passed down through generations. 2800 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32806 (407) 423-9871 • www.cecilsbbq.com Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar Coffee House with great food specializing in veggie, vegan and organic choices. We have teas, smoothies, iced drinks, frozen drinks and so much more. (free wifi) 444 North Bumby Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32803 (407) 893-4994 • www.drunkenmonkeycoffee.com Infusion Tea Café (2) Locations Tea House with great food specializing in veggie. We have teas, coffee, beer, wine, soups, sandwiches, wraps, pizza, and more. (free wifi) 1600 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, Florida 32804 (407) 999-5255 625 East Central Blvd., Orlando, Florida 32801 (407) 849-5004 • www.infusionorlando.com Marble Slab Creamery The choices at Marble Slab Creamery are seemingly endless, dozens of rich, homemade ice cream flavors, hand-dipped waffle cones and a multitude of mix-ins. 380 S. State Rd 434, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714 (407) 774-7522 • www.marbleslab.com Rainbow Sno-Cones Rainbow Sno-Cones is Orlando's best Sno Cone Shop. Using Finely shaved Ice for the perfect Sno-Cone. 60 FLAVORS 3116 Corrine Drive, Orlando, Florida 32803 (407) 896-9105 Semoran Skateway Good for Admission, Rentals. Concession Stand serving Pizza, Soft Pretzels, Nachos & Cheese, Hot Dogs, Corn Dogs, Ice Cream, and Slush Puppies. (Birthday Parties also available on Trade.) 2670 Cassel Creek Blvd. Casselberry, Florida 32707 (407) 834-9106 • www.SemoranSkateway.com Sobiks Subs Deli Subs, Specialty Subs, Cheese Steaks, Spaghetti, Salads, Sides and Deserts. 1051 West Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789 (407) 645-1133 • www.Sobiks.com Taste of Jamaica Jamaican food including Curried Chicken, Curried Goat, Jerk Chicken, Roti Skin, Red Snapper Fish, Plantains, Tossed salad, Boiled Dumpling, Boiled Green Bananas, White Rice, Wings, Fries, Etc. 6406 North Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Florida 32810 (407) 298-5866 • www.tasteofja.com
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Your Character; It’s who You Are By: Gary Bergenske
How do you build a character that garners respect? Character is not about having everyone like you; it’s about making everyone respect you and for what you stand. In the world today there are people who have allowed their character to be tarnished. People have sold themselves through dishonesty, unfaithfulness, and in making bad decisions. Some have given up the one thing they should hold most precious and never let be taken from them, their good character. There are rules of conduct practiced over your lifetime that aid in building good character. In my life, I have found 10 principals, which formed for me a roadmap to having a character others can respect. Consider making the following 10 points as part of your everyday life to build character…for life. Take the challenge and begin today to build your character. Your good character is more likely to be praised than your talents. Most talents are to some extent, a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We build it piece by piece—thought by thought. The right choices, coupled with courage and determination will soon show your true character. Ten Character Builders
Live with Integrity; Devoting your existence to living a life filled with the quality of possessing and adhering to the highest of professional standards. Practice Good Ethics; The established habit of performing desired principles governed by your appropriate conduct, to be of high quality and to live decently and honorably. Respect Others; Treats all people with dignity. Works to show thoughtfulness, and to feel or show admiration. Looks for the best in others and will value their opinions. Positive Qualities, The art of producing good results by having an innately beneficial character that thrives on excellence and high standards. Moral Mind; Able to act on the principles of right and wrong as they govern the standards of premier behavior. Is self guided on how to act decently and respectably.
Behave Honorably; To act in an impeccable way, especially by being polite, good-tempered, and self-controlled. Develops a reputation of living by strong moral and ethical principles. Honest to All; Truthful, true and unbiased. Is a sincere, straightforward, law-abiding citizen who considers all situations in an impartial way. Decent Always; Kind, considerate, well-mannered, and generous. Constantly conforms to accepted standards of proper moral behavior on every occasion. Sets an Example; Lives a life that illustrates a model of exemplar behavior worthy of being copied or imitated. Inspires others through irrefutable conduct. Good Conscience; The internal sense of governing your thoughts and actions by allowing your core values to be your guide for what is fair and reasonable. Unlike your fingerprints, character is not something with which you are born, without a chance to alter and improve. Every individual is charged with the responsibility of building and forming their own character. If you do not live by this, then your character will begin to change, and it will not change for the good. I have seen men work hard to reach higher positions, positions with more responsibility and power, only to see them become selfish and self-seeking when they reach their goals. When this happens they begin to lose followers as their egos interfere with their true skills. Usually the first skill lost to ego is the ability to listen and then the loss of personal warmth begins to alienate others. If you feel this occurring, stop, and then reevaluate your position before you lose creditability. You owe it to yourself and all those who respect you, to always do your best. Gary Bergenske is available on trade to do Motivational speaking. His books and CD’s are available in the Barter Network showroom.
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Our Vision & Mission Unlocking 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 businesses that are looking to trade their goods and services with one another. Through an alternative currency, we help businesses increase profits, cut cash costs, and unlock new business opportunities.
A barter company is only as good as its members and that is why our mission is to bring in the best businesses to trade for the best products and or services to help advance your business and cut cash costs whenever possible.
Our commitment is to provide, our clients, with an honest, trustworthy, and fair trading community where they can trade diversely at a cost effective price.
Our vision is to unlock business opportunities whenever possible to open the doors for new and better business.
We strive for superior customer service for our members and their family, providing a safe trading environment for both.
www.TheBarterNetwork.net The Barter Network 1210 Michigan Avenue Winter Park, Florida 32789 • Increasing profits by reducing overall expenditures. • Full time marketing department at no cost to you. • Access to thousands of products and services local and nationwide. • Monthly networking events at local members locations.
(407) 641-0221 Tel: (407) 641-0221 (813) 283-9466 free: (877) 200-5936 Free: (877) 200-5936 fax: (321) 593-0398 Fax: (321) 593-0398 Orlando Tampa