Archive for May, 2009
In this issue:
- Speaking from Experience
- A Regional Owner Replies, Jurgen Mootz, Chattanooga
- Denver Welcomes New Regional Owner, Ross and Jennifer Porter
- Tradebank Clients Open New Doors For Regional Owners
- Tradebank of Orlando Puts Out the Welcome Mat
- Studio Six-One-Three-Opens Their Doors With Tradebank
- Farlow Breaks Tradition and Opens His Doors on Sunday and Monday
- Handler Turns Cell Phones Into Sell Phones
- Social Networking – What’s It All About?
- How Barter Works For The Restaurant Industry
- MyChoice Launch
- Welcome New Clients, April 2009
- Tradebank Franchise Opportunities
Instead of using cash, business owners across Knoxville are using trade dollars kept on a Tradebank debit card…
Tradebank Canada President, John Porter, says, “Business is booming. With the downturn in the economy, obviously businesses are looking at new, creative ways to obtain things that they need.”
Tradebank, based in Lawrenceville, Ga., completes trades for its clients much as a clearinghouse or commercial bank would do for stocks or checks and receives a commission on each transaction….
Todd Gerry, Sr. VP of Marketing, announced that Q1 2009 new account sales were up thirty one (31%) percent over 2008. Gerry states, “The increase in new account sales can be directly attributed to the successful opening of new franchise markets at the beginning of the year and the company’s overall commitment to continually develop and support our existing Tradebank regions.”
Tradebank started in 1987 and came to Kansas about four years ago. About 450 businesses across Kansas participate in Tradebank…..
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2009/may/25/tradebank-simplifies-businesses-use-bartering-stre/
Tradebank Opens Its Doors to Bartering in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (May 22, 2009) Tradebank International Inc. (Tradebank) is pleased to announce the opening of its newest region: Indianapolis, Indiana. Tradebank of Indianapolis joins the growing franchise that spans 70+ regions in the U.S. and internationally, with more than 11,000 members who are bartering their products and services for trade dollars. This announcement was made by Todd Gerry, President of Franchising for Tradebank International Franchising Corporation.
The regional owners of Tradebank of Indianapolis are Lavonda Henry and Charlene Lawrence. Both are veterans of barter, having been business partners together in a previous barter venture and most recently as broker and regional sales director, respectively, at the Tradebank of Louisville office in Kentucky. “Our focus will be on customer service and helping businesses use their accumulated trade dollars to reserve cash flow and increase lifestyles and profits,” stated Henry, who also has a 20-year background in retail management.
“Since we live and work in our new Tradebank territory, we offer a local presence,” added Lawrence, “and are looking forward to enhancing local commerce through barter.” Tradebank of Indianapolis will service businesses within eight counties: Marion, Hamilton, Boone, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Rush and Shelby. First on their list of prospects: hotels, restaurants, printing services, advertising mediums, and a commercial property to set up their Tradebank office in.
“Indianapolis is a prime market and one that we have been targeting for quite some time. We are excited to offer barter opportunities to businesses in Indianapolis as we continue our expansion into the Northern corridor,” stated Gerry. Tradebank experienced consistent growth in 2008 with over 225,000 transactions contributing towards an increase in their clients’ bottom lines and expect this year’s growth to be even greater.
More About Tradebank
Tradebank International Inc. (Tradebank) is a privately held international trade exchange founded in 1987. Headquartered in Lawrenceville, Ga., Tradebank operates in more than 70 regions within 14 states in the U.S., Canada, Czech Republic and Slovak Republic. More than 11,000 Tradebank clients barter their products and services. Tradebank earned the Consumers’ Choice Award for 2008 in the “Barter and Trade Exchange” category and has captured this award seven times. Tradebank International Franchising Corporation is the entity that was formed for franchising the Tradebank International Inc. concept. www.tradebank.com.
Tradebank has 250 members in the Greenville-area, including builders, accountants, dentists, mechanics and restaurant owners. Members use ‘trade dollars’ instead of real money, which saves on out-of-pocket expenses….
With budgets tight and uncertainty high in today’s economy, bartering is back in a big way….
http://www.murfreesboropost.com/news.php?viewStory=16908
One reason behind his success in the recession is using barter to purchase goods and services. It’s all through the Tradebank of Topeka….
http://www.ktka.com/news/2009/apr/14/local_businesses_barter_save_cash/