Easy to Register, Post and Trade.

Running a small company can be very pricey. That’s why a lot of small companies already barter goods, services and real estate with other companies.

BarterQuest has enhanced the design of the website to facilitate its use by businesses for business to business (B2B) and business to consumer (B2C) transactions. It has been customized to allow businesses easy access and execution. Any business that is not operating at full capacity can now use BarterQuest to increase its business and receive value for the goods or services that would otherwise go unsold.

BarterQuest’s unique and secure points system (one point equals one dollar) provides businesses with the alternative to trade or sell their excess inventory and, by using points to equalize the value of the items being exchanged, make each opportunity for an exchange real and immediate. Businesses can form their own trading clubs on the site to select their trading partners and localize their transactions. We are focusing on businesses in Australia as we ramp up B2B.

“B2B barter is a large and well established market,” stated Vince McDade, of BarterQuest Australia, “but until now was limited by old design and technology. By using our proprietary matching and trading engines, businesses can easily find and execute their trades without relying on a broker to bring them together. At the same time, we are the only site that not only introduces businesses with other businesses, but also provides businesses with a bridge to consumers as potential customers. Further, businesses are able to use points, our secure onsite currency, to supplement the value of the items offered for trade and, therefore, do not have to wait until they can find goods or services of equal value for an exchange. Moreover, points can be used by both consumers and businesses to purchase the goods or services which businesses are offering.”

Advantages for Businesses

• You gain more customers in the process because these are not people that you would have normally done business with. You can build new business relationships.
• Joining an online barter club is a simple way to find people in your area willing to barter for services.
• Barter works because you get new business and keep your existing cash paying customers.
• The real cost of products you buy on trade is the wholesale price it costs you to produce what you gave in trade.
• Bartering makes your company more successful.
• Cash savings are the primary benefit of barter. Barter allows business owners to pay for what they need with their own goods or services, allowing them to preserve working capital for other expenses.
• Save your cash by trading your product or service to pay for what you want/need.
• Businesses can receive value for their excess inventory by trading on BarterQuest.
• Joining BarterQuest can help to get more business.

Helpful Information about Business Barter

Recordkeeping Tips for Barter Transactions
originally on ato.gov

In today’s economy, small business owners sometimes look to the oldest form of commerce — the exchange of goods and services, or bartering. The ATO wants to remind small business owners that bartering transactions generally have associated tax reporting, accounting and recordkeeping responsibilities…. Read the entire article Recordkeeping Tips for Barter Transactions

How I Learned to Love Bartering
originally by Barbara Taylor

I came to have not one or two but three barter arrangements in place at my firm. One is with our attorney. We got called into a deposition recently and racked up an unwelcome legal bill (is there any other kind?). A partner at the law firm mentioned that he wanted to get the firm started on social media but didn’t know where to start… Read the entire article How I Learned to Love Bartering

To Trade or Not to Trade: Five Tips for Business Bartering
originally by Arment Dietrich

When you first start your solo PR practice, bartering services can seem like a win-win. You get amazing experience, exposure, and valuable services; your “clients” get your professional expertise at virtually no cost… Read the entire article To Trade or Not to Trade: Five Tips for Business Bartering

7 Tips on Barter for Small Business
originally by Bob Reiss

Barter, an $8-12 billion dollar industry, is one of the businesses that flourishes in bad economies, as it offers entrepreneurs many opportunities to acquire things they need and want for no or little cash. Here are some of the things you should know about Barter, a great Bootstrapping activity… Read the entire article 7 Tips on Barter for Small Business

Discover the Rewards of Small Business Bartering
originally by Darrell Zahorsky

Whether you are starting or growing a small business bartering can aid in preserving cash to help get your venture launched or expand. Bartering is a must have success tactic for operating your small business… Read the entire article Discover the Rewards of Small Business Bartering