BARTER CONNECT
VOLUME II, ISSUE SUMMER 2008
Table of Contents Past, Present, & the Future ...............1 It’s Referral Time ............................2 Welcoming Members ....................3 What Makes an Effective Leader?.4 Looking Into the Future .................5 Step Outside of the Box ................6 Stand Up and Smile!......................7 Travel Destinations ........................8 Certificates Available from The Barter Network Office.............10 Vision & Mission............................12
Past, Present, and the Future By; Jason Bergenske
What an amazing year for The
thing is that members of TBN are
2008 at the Bahia Shrine Center
Barter Network. We have been
looking at barter as an additional
and are expecting to have well over
growing at an amazingly steady rate
way of getting through those tough
50 booths, and upwards of 300 at-
now for over 2 years, with no signs of letting up. We had again a record breaking Spring Tradeshow, with over 140 attendees, and amongst those we saw trading in excess of $55,000.00 in a two hour period.
“Yes over $27,000.00 an hour.”
tendees. Someone asked me a few weeks ago if I thought The Barter Network would have grown this large, I said ABSOLUTELY… But not this fast. I hope all of our members continue to
“Yes over $27,000.00 an hour.”As
times. We are excited to announce
have success with The Barter Net-
many of you may know the economy
that we have set the Christmas
work, and if you need anything feel
is in a bit of a slump, but the good
tradeshow dates for November 18,
free to contact me.
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It’s Referral Time By; Jane Bergenske
Summer is here and the kids are out of school. It’s time to enjoy the Florida leisure time, plan a trip to the beach and celebrate our countries independence. With a list of activities and adventures to complete for the summer, many of these can be done on barter. I know many of you are thinking “I would rather spend my barter on building my business” but there is a way to make some extra trade dollars to spend on leisure things. The way to make extra trade dollars is through The Barter Network Referral Program. Many people know about this program but have simply forgotten with their busy schedule and for some people this will be the first time they have heard about it. The Barter Network Referral Program awards $250.00 for every referral that becomes a member with The Barter Network. Yes I said $250.00, which can go a long way; it can be used for a day at the spa, a fishing trip, or a stay at the beach; Whichever your choice this is an easy way for you to earn trade dollars, plus you are adding a new member to the group who you can use for the future.
Welcoming our newest members: Art of Glass, LLC
Mark Hibbard (407) 284-0079 Imported unique Hand Blown Glass Décor from Poland
Always Cleaned Right
Laurie Lee (407) 272-3646 Cleaning services; residential and commercial
United Printing
Mike Davis (407) 246-0160 One color offset printing, letterhead and envelopes
At Your Service Mobile Detailing John McDonald (321) 217-7119 Mobile detailing for your auto, truck, boat or RV.
Hosting On Barter
Neil Barnhart (407) 619-1578 www.hostingonbarter.com Use your Trade Dollars for web hosting for your business.
MEI Remodeling
Kendredge McKinnon (407) 431-7078 Home remodeling, Drywall repair, Flooring, tile, and wood. Closet & garage organizing,
Roof repairs, and Handy Man Services.
Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar
(407) 641-0221 www.drunkenmonkeycoffee.c om 444 N. Bumby Ave Orlando, FL 32803 Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar was conceived to fill the need in Orlando for excellent coffee and food that everyone can eat think college-town coffeehouse. Use your Universal Scrip, available at The Barter Network Office
Orlando Auto Repair, Inc.
Tito Alva (407) 872-7352 www.orlandoautorepair.com Brakes, Tune-ups, Radiators, Electrical, Front End, and much more… Locked the Keys in your car?? Call Tito, he can help.
Perla & Associates P.A. Henry Perla (407) 245-7700 www.perlalawfirm.com 203 E. Livingston St Orlando, FL 32801 Business law, Family Law, Criminal Law and Bankruptcy Law
Bargain Books
Bryon Borchardt (407) 673-7733 www.books4bargain.com Three Locations: (407) 673-7733 1997-A Aloma Ave Winter Park 32792 (407) 226-7033 5482 Touchstone Drive Orlando, 32819 (407) 363-1964 8127 S. John Young Pkwy Orlando, 32819 We Sell BRAND NEW BOOKS 50 - 70% Off Publisher's Retail!! Bargain Books is discount bookstore chain. We are independently owned and operated in the Orlando, Florida area. We carry brand new publisher's closeouts and overstocks, in every category you can think of, Cookbooks, Children’s Books, Novels, Art, Sports, Hobbies & Crafts, Gardening, Home-Decorating/Design, Inspirational, Reference, Biography/Non-fictio n, and many more. Huge selection is available in both
paperback and hard cover books. Check out our web site: www.books4bargain.com
Hair an' Above Aracelis Roggemann (407) 645-4343 228 N. Park Ave Winter Park, Fl 32789 Hair Styling, Hair Color, Highlights, Relaxers, Perms & Extensions.
Good Feet Rebecca Connor (407) 852-3912 www.goodfeet.com 819 W Sandlake Rd Orlando, Fl 32809 Specializing in Custom Arch Supports (Orthotics)
Superior Sealing Services, Inc Eric Lewis (407) 466-7272 www.superiorsealing.com Brick Paver Cleaning & Sealing, Garage Floor Epoxy, Wood Decks & Docks, Stone Sealing, etc... Check out the Website
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What Makes an Effective Leader ? By; Gary Bergenske
10 Skills to Make You a Successful Leader. Build on Your Leadership Skills. Gary Bergenske contends that there are ten characteristics that are essential if you are going to be an Effective Leader. The more of these components that you have, the better Leader you will be. Remember that you can build on all of these to make yourself an even more Effective Leader.
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Communication Skills Persistent and Consistent Vision into the Future Trustworthy, Good Character Positive Outlook with Goals People Skills, Good Listener Organized, Time Manager Aggressiveness Confident and Dedicated Be a Passionate Dreamer
Effective Leaders welcome change. They look for ways to modernize themselves and others around them, to make themselves and their peers better in today’s world. Nothing of real consequences ever happens until someone becomes passionate about achieving a specific Goal. You may not always be able to control what Happens in your life. Your ability to make the best of what you have will show what type of leader you have grown to be. Good Leaders look at alternative ways to prosper when times get tough. Barter can be one of those alternative ways to expand on what you are doing. Think Barter on additional items you can sell and on everything you buy. Gary Bergenske motivational books and CD’s are available in the Barter Network show room.
Looking into the Future By; Susan Hummell
Yes, I am Psychic. I can see all the way until November. We have established the date for our Christmas tradeshow, we have been having so much fun getting everyone together that we are looking forward to the next one already. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 18th, and the evening will start at 6:30pm. Please contact me as soon as you know if you would like to have a booth, I will be calling later this month to ask, but feel free to contact me first to reserve your spot. We have decided to change it up a bit this time around, the balloons will not be used, but the $20,000.00 give away will still be. However we are still in the concept phase for that portion of the evening, if you have any ideas you would like us to explore please feel free to email me at: Susan.Hummell@TheBarterNetwork.net
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Step Outside of the Box
By; Susan Hummell
Take a moment and look at the way we do things… How we generate new business, how we let our existing clients know about specials and new products. Now, step outside of the picture and think about being a little different, maybe a little easier, or using a wider base for potential clients. Are you using Flyers?? If not, how easy would it be to distribute, if so, what about mailers? Same Idea, with a wider base… Newspaper and magazine advertising, changing up your target audience a little may help things out… If your regular target is to Businesses, try advertising in one of the family papers, many of today’s corporations are “in
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home” businesses… Then if you put that together with your trade dollars, whether you realize it or not, each time you do business on Trade, you are reaching the friends, Family and business associates of that trade member, expanding the word of mouth advertising… add to that by using those trade dollars to send out a mailer to a new area, you are now reaching a lot of new potential clients…. If you start by advertising in one of The Barter Network areas ( Email Blast, Newsletter, Etc) someone is going to know someone who may need your product or services and that would in turn generate cash business.
Advertising is generally conducted on a “target audience” basis, but that target audience is not the only people you are reaching… a hair stylist advertises to the female crowd… generally this is her client base, but there are many men in the area that would use a stylist that would not see these ads and would ask friends or co-workers for recommendations… so in the same way, if your target audience were women, using a predominately men’s magazine would reach all of those loving husbands who want the best for their wives… Think outside the box…. Use your trade dollars to encourage new cash clients… THINK BIG…
Stand Up and Smile! Remember that feeling you had on the day you opened up your business. You closed your first deal and then collected your first payment. You were PROUD, you had taken the big step and gone out on your own. You knew everything about your product and were willing to bend over backwards to give GREAT SERVICE. When a customer called you would take as much time as it took to explain your company standards and how your company would do whatever it took to make them happy with your service. And whenever you had a new employee you would take extraordinary care to make sure that they understood how to answer the phone and brief customers on how GREAT your service was. And then you'd go out and give clients the best product and service in town. Everyone you did business with was very impressed. You got tons of compliments and your business flourished. Then slowly you started to let things slide a little, save a little money here, save an extra hour of training or let someone else do it. Customers weren't as happy and some of them even wanted there money back. You became a little jaded with "The customer is always right" and "Let's just slow down and do it the right way". Customers became secondary and customer service wasn't far behind. Well‌.what if you could go back right now and start doing business like it was DAY ONE. Every customer matters and making sure you and all your employees are on the same page! From now on every customer you talk to can be con-
By; Gene Rankin
verted into your very own PR person. You do such a good job that he's dying to tell all his friends about your business. Whenever I talk to a prospective client and they're concerned about how bad business is, I tell them to just keep taking good care of your customers and things will turn around. That's the real SECRET. Take care of your customers. Try being happy that you've got them on the phone, you probably spend a ton of money on advertising to get that wonderful person to call you. STAND UP and be proud of your company! Tell your salespeople to smile and be happy! WE can turn this economy around. But it's not a quick fix, it's still one customer at a time.
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Travel Destinations Secluded Cabins in Northern Georgia. Kingdom Cabins at Heaven Scent Road offers you the serenity of the mountains in the cabins of your dreams. Nestled in the mountains of Blue Ridge, Kingdom Cabins will welcome you to make memories that will last a lifetime!
There are numerous activities for everyone! The Toccoa Valley Campground is only a few miles away, and offers 6 miles of tubing and rafting on the beautiful Toccoa River. The Aska Adventure Trail Area is also nearby offering a 17-mile hiking and mountain biking trail system in the National Forest near Deep Gap on Aska Road. The Ocoee Whitewater Rafting provides guided whitewater rafting adventures with miles of challenging and exciting rapids on the Ocoee River. If you want to be your own guide, there are plenty of national forest areas that can suit your need for adventure. If you visit Kingdom Cabins in the fall, you will enjoy our beautiful season of leaves. You will also enjoy a va-
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riety of area festivals such as the annual Harvest Sale, Blairsville’s Sorghum Festival, and Ellijay’s notorious Apple Festival. Whether you’re traveling to Fannin County to take pleasure in our natural attractions or just to kick back and relax, we invite you to surround yourself with the beauty, relaxation and natural fun that are uniquely Georgia’s Blue Ridge experience. Our beautifully decorated cabins are nestled on 46 acres of virgin land in the scenic, natural setting which God had displayed there years ago. Enjoy a walk along the tranquil creek and hidden springs which run throughout the property or take pleasure in a day of fishing in our lush pond, perfect for the little fishermen in your life. Both of our cabins overflow with cherished family memories and we welcome you to create your own. We invite you to relish in the fragrance of life, the way it is supposed to be lived. (Continued on page 11
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Travel Destinations Continued from pg. 8
Cabin #1 Our 4 bedroom, 3 bath hideaway has everything to make your mountain experience a treasured memory. This cabin comes complete with a pond for the fisherman in your life, a porch and swing to sit and enjoy your morning coffee, and barbeque grills with a picnic table. Additional amenities include an alluring fireplace, ping pong table, play room, and satellite TV with DVD and VCR. With three floors to enjoy, this cabin is well suited for larger families.
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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.
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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.
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