IBE Trade Dollars = A Valuable Relationship Currency.
The Internal Revenue Service views IBE Currency or bartering ‘trade dollars’ same as cash. At least when it comes time to pay taxes. Future growth in this ‘private currency’ universe is huge. Currently the barter business is a 900 Billion dollar industry. In the near future you will see ‘IBE Currency Accepted Here’, as a natural and organic payment option. Until you can ‘pay’ taxes with this valuable currency, the question remains.. what is the true value of IBE Trade Dollars. One of the most important things to establish with a barter exchange is wholesale cost, while earning or spending this new found currency. Bringing in new plus business and saving cash is a valuable tool. Belonging to a well managed barter exchange should be in your 2019 growth playbook. Realizing new business establishes a valuable relationship currency.
Using alternative currency when traveling abroad is familiar to us. We can use our converted currency in some countries where it is accepted, and not in others, limiting its value. The larger market there is to spend IBE currency in, the more valuable it becomes. IBE Barter has a large local market of card holders made up of top professional business people that accept IBE Currency for payment. IBE is also a member of the National Association of Trade Exchanges. This valuable reciprocal relationship expands our reach to help you spend IBE dollars. Accepting IBE trade dollars as a form of payment for the products/services offered, provides the opportunity to spend them worldwide. IBE Trade Dollars are a valuable alternative modern currency accepted worldwide in over 500,000 locations.
Business owners that choose to accept this alternative currency are smart forward thinking business builders. By providing their services/products, earning IBE dollars and spending them in place of cash, is truly smart business. When banking trade dollars with IBE you treat it like a traditional bank account. Technology drives the barter industry. IBE is a Licensed Owner of Trade Studio, a software that delivers a full arsenal of tools for the IBE management team, brokers, salespeople and clients. The IRS views a ‘barter exchange’ as a third party record keeping company. IBE Trade Studio software delivers 1099B reporting documents like clock work for end of year reporting. IBE provides timely monthly statements. 24/7 online account access, authorization processing, mobile app, quick response codes for restaurant redemption’s. All this is possible with responsive software.
IBE Barter brings new and additional plus business. Empty seats in the restaurant, empty hotel rooms, vacant venue seats, downtime in your business, excess inventory to move? Start putting these challenges to work for you. IBE introduces you to a new way of thinking about building and growing your business. IBE is a valuable relationship currency, an intrinsic value with purpose.
1. Increase Marketshare: When accepting barter business, not only do you increase sales, but you take the sale away from your competitors.
2. Reduce Overhead Costs: Using incremental barter sales to offset daily operating expenses can reduce overhead costs, i.e. janitorial service, water or coffee service, vehicle maintenance, signage, etc.
3. Collect Slow Receivables: Offer barter as a method of payment for buyers who are collection problems. Barter can also be a great alternative for buyers whose purchasing power is limited because of their credit standing.
4. Penetrate Lost Accounts: By accepting other goods as payment and filtering them through the network, you can penetrate elusive accounts.
5. Generate Referrals: More barter business typically means more people talk about your business and refer new potential cash customers, whom you otherwise would not find.
6. Reduce the Cost of Borrowing: Rather than paying cash interest on working capital or capital expenditure loans, establish a credit line from IBE Barter against future products sales – the interest is all on trade.
7. Enhance Employee Benefits: Secure employee loyalty and productivity by bartering for medical services, vehicle repair, uniforms, travel and other employee incentives.
8. Utilize Excess Capacity: As fixed costs remain the same during good times and slow times, utilize excess capacity to pay for operating expenses that are normally paid for in cash.
9. Convert Excess Inventory: List slow moving goods with IBE Barter and earn trade dollars that can be used for today’s operating expenses
10. Expand Your Advertising: Bartering your advertising will bring in new cash customers and you’ll be more visible as your competitors conserve their cash budgets.
11. Revamp your Printed Materials: Start off the New Year by revamping your company’s printed materials. Offset cash costs of printing, graphic design and commercial photography with barter.
12. Budget and Implementation: Lay out a barter budget and implement the plan throughout the year. If you budget for it, you can make it all happen!
IBE is Gathering Smart Business Owners With a Common Purpose – to Upgrade Their Business!
Receive a complimentary membership and become a premier founding trading partner of the IBE Barter Exchange of Southwest Florida. Businesses in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, welcome to the IBE Barter Business Community.
Call now to redeem your Complimentary IBE Barter Membership. 941-955-6100 ext. 202
Ask for Mary Unger, Owner/Partner, Since 1991.
IBE Barter has the largest regional barter exchange on Florida’s gulf coast. We are inviting your business to join the IBE Barter Business Community as we expand our reach into your community.
IBE Brings over 26 years of experience working with thousands of Regional, National and International Trading Business Partners.
Feel The Results with IBE Barter, Since 1991
✓ New Customers ✓ Cash Savings ✓ No more chasing accounts receivables
✓ No more unbillable hours ✓ No more unsold goods ✓ No more unexpected expenses
Your competitors will wonder what your secret sauce is!
IBE is Gathering Smart Business Owners With a Common Purpose – to Upgrade Their Business!