Reproduced with permission from Exchange Trainers.com: I wrote an article the other day on Barter News Weekly about a new phenomenon in Reno, Nevada. Western Trade Alliance, a trade exchange operating in Reno and Las Vegas, has opened and is operating a discount voucher website like Groupon or Living Social. They call it Bumbledeal. I […]
Virtual Barter Adds Swipe Functionality
Virtual Barter, one of the few barter specific software providers, has added swipe capability to their system. According to their press release, exchange owners will now be able to provide trade transaction clearing with any merchant terminal or point of sale system, world wide. They assert the system is compatible with any terminal or system, […]
Florida Barter Receives Industry Accolades
The Florida Barter team achieved important recognition and milestones during the IRTA conference: Scott M. Whitmer, President of Florida Barter was elected to the IRTA Board of Directors and chosen as Vice President of the Board. Scott is also serving as the Committee Chairman of the Universal Currency program. Florida Barter was also represented by […]
BXI Adds to Advisory Board
The newly resurrected BXI Trade Exchange has formed a strategic advisory board featuring some of the legends of the industry.. Initial board members include Alan Elias, Terry Brandfass and James Roohan in addition to the Company’s President Frank Dobrucki and Chairman Saul Yarmak. Alan Elias is regarded as one of the most successful and highly […]
Hewitt MN Hosts Barter Fest
People from around the region and beyond were invited to this fourth year of Barter Fest; which was held in the heart of Hewitt on Saturday, September 21, 2013. This year Barter Fest featured an open exchange of produce, arts, goods and services. Attendees were asked to be open to bartering for their desired items, […]
Debbie Lombardi of BBU Receives Legends of Barter Award
Debbie Lombardi, president, Barter Business Unlimited, received the International Reciprocal Trade Association’s (IRTA) “Legends Of Barter Award” this past weekend at the barter industry association’s 34th Annual International Convention in Las Vegas, NV. “I’ve been a barter industry professional for over 30 years now and I am still challenged each day by the changing business […]
