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Transmedia Barter Buys Vermont Barter Network

TransMedia Barter company has recently finished it’s purchase of Vermont Barter Network, based out of Burlington, VT. Vermont Barter Network was founded in 1991 and it’s owner, Leslie Swanson, will continue working with her clients under the TransMedia Barter umbrella. “As a Vermont company ourselves,” notes Executive Director Marc Albano, “the addition of Vermont Barter […]

First Barter Exchange Opens in Jamaica

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, has welcomed the launch of Anbell Trade Exchange Limited (ATX) to Jamaica. “I want to congratulate you for recognising the opportunity and doing something about it,” Mr. Hylton said. The Minister was speaking at the launch of Anbell Trade Exchange Limited on June 29, at the […]

IRTA Issues New Advisory Memo on Exchange Deficits

On March 28th, 2012 The IRTA Global Board of Directors approved a new comprehensive advisory memo titled “Guidelines & Recommendations for Barter Exchange Deficits.” The advisory memo explains how properly managed exchange deficits that fall within IRTA recommended guidelines can increase trade volume by “providing the right level of money supply sufficient to allow members […]