VOLUME II, ISSUE WINTER 2008

By: Susan Hummell

As we approach the holiday season, we look forways to show our loved ones, family, employees,and friends just how much they have enriched ourlives. We at The Barter Network also strive to assistyou in the search for that perfect way to tell themhow important they truly are. Here are a few giftideas that may help as the season draws nearer.

BARTERCONNECTVOLUME II, ISSUE WINTER 2008

Table of ContentsThe Holidays are Around the Corner .1I’ve Joined the Barter Network, now what do I do?..............................1Adjusting to the Economy ..................2Welcoming Members.........................3Universal Scrip...................................4Stand up and Shout ...........................5Timeshare Closeout! ..........................6Timeshare International Properties ....7The Barter Network Universal Scrip ..8Imagine the Economy without Barter.9Leadership is Influence......................11Vision & Mission ................................12

By: Jane Bergenske

So you just joined the Barter Network and you haveyour member packet in your hands and you’re think-ing “What’s my next step? How do I make moneyand what if I find something I like, how do I pur-chase it? Do not be over whelmed, you are not thefirst member to ask these questions. Although bar-tering is a simple concept it can be easily compli-cated, so before that happens here are a few stepsto help you transition into a pro barter member.

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BARTERIn today’s economy we need to stop and think….if we

choose to only spend our money on the ABSOLUTE Necessi-ties, than the economy will continue to suffer. However if welook wisely, we can still go out to dinner, see a movie or evengo on that vacation.When we stop spending, the smaller businesses we used to

spend with frequently suffer, then they have to stop spendingand so it goes…. But, if we just choose to spend more wiselythan not at all, the economy will recover….Those of us involved in Barter have a great advantage above

the other guys. We have a portion of our income that is avail-able for use without coming out of our pocket. Consider thebusinessman without barter, he goes out to dinner and his wal-let suffers the entire amount, we can use our trade dollars,and only pay the tax, and tip out of pocket. Hair salons areloosing business because the regular businessman can nolonger afford this expense. Already big companies like Star-bucks and Albertson’s are cutting back on the number ofstores they have open. What happens to the small businesseswhen this slowing of the economy affects them… their familysuffers, and the people they do business with suffer and it willonly get worse. Think, and make the changes that need to bemade, but make them small changes.

Adjusting to the Economy…By Susan Hummell

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Kingdom Cabins atHeaven ScentThe Barter Network TravelPhone: (407) 641-0221www.KingdomCabins.comLocated near Blue RidgeGeorgiaDescription: Remote cabinsin northern Georgia, cabin#1 is a 4/3 and cabin #2 isa 3/2. Rentals are by theweek only. Call the TravelDept for more informationand reservation requests.

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Money Mailer of NWOrlandoBarb MawkPhone: (407) 409-7515www.MoneyMailer.comServing Central Florida

Description: "Like GettingMoney In Your Mailbox" Ourmailers reach out to the righthomes in the right places.*The big and bold, red,white and blue envelopebreaks through mailbox clut-ter and brings consumers in-side the package.*Consumers recognize theMoney Mailer envelope andlook forward to receiving of-fers from their neighborhoodbusinesses - YOU! *Geo-graphically targeted aroundyour business. *Full-serviceart design based on provensuccessful ads. *Eye-catch-ing full color printing.

Law Offices of TinaRobbinsTina RobbinsPhone: (321) 956-6005520 East Strawbridge AveMelbourne, Florida 32901Description: ProfessionalLegal Services focusing inthe area of Family Law &Wills and Trusts.

OrlandoPennySaver.comBob EricsonPhone: (407) 704-8935www.OrlandoPennySaver.com1011 E. Colonial Drive,Suite 200Orlando, Florida 32803Description: Orlando PennySaver, Advertising Newspa-per, Putting Buyers and Sell-ers Together. We makemoney for you.

Water Perfection GroupDennis VinegarPhone: (407) 692-2971www.OrlandoPennySaver.com2020 W. Fairbanks Ave,Suite 212Winter Park, Florida 32789Description: Water Perfec-tion Group offers A+ PureWater Systems, technologythat has been tested andproven to make the wateryour family uses for drinkingand bathing safe from harm-ful chemicals and pollutants.

Clay Rivers CreativeClay RiversPhone: (407) 616-4390www.ClayRivers.com911 W. Lake Mann DriveOrlando, Florida 32805Description: Clay RiversCreative; Concept develop-ment, design, and print co-ordination services availablefor: annual reports, con-sumer products, corporateidentity (logo, letterhead,business cards, envelopes),menus, newsletters, posters,t-shirts, and more.

Welcoming our newest members:


The Holidays are around the Corner

1. As a member you will receive an account number that issimilar to a bank account number. This number will be tied to yourbusiness name and you are the only one who has this number sokeep it safe.

2. When you become a new member you will be advertisedon our weekly email, which is distributed to all the members in thenetwork. Once this email comes out expect a call from other mem-bers looking to use your service or purchase your product.

3. If you have your first member interested in doing businesswith you there are a few things you have to do. The first is to in-sure there will be a sale, second you call The Barter Network of-fice to run through the business transaction. Third you will receivean authorization confirming that your buyer’s trade dollars havegone into your barter account. In this case they are the buyer andyou are the seller and your authorization number confirms thesale and your buyer can enjoy your product or service.

4. So now you have trade dollars in your account and you findsomething you want to purchase. You follow the same steps asabove but this time you are the buyer and you get to enjoy some-one’s product/service on trade and the cycle continues. You willalso be advertised in our yearly printed Member Directory andhave an online listing where members can find your information.So now that you are a pro, start trading!

1. Many of our Salons and Spashave gift certificates. What a wonder-ful way to show the lady of your lifeyou are thinking about her than tooffer a day of beauty.

2. The Rivership Romance, in His-torical downtown Sanford has brunchor weekend dinner cruises along the StJohns River. Or have an evening oflaughs at the Sak Comedy Lab, Improvat its best.

3. If your choice is adventurous, tryThe Racing School, drive a realNASCAR racecar a special gift forany race fan. On the quieter side, Ad-

ventures in Florida provides Kayaktrips, everything from the romantic FullMoon Paddle to a two week expedi-tion through the Everglades, and manyin between.

4. If you are considering that puppyfor the holidays, remember the veteri-nary services as well as obediencetraining can be purchased throughyour trade dollars.

5. Bargain Books has a great selec-tion of books for the avid reader inyour life as well as an entire section of‘For Dummies’ just in case you need alittle improvement yourself.

6. No holiday party would be com-plete without a good glass of wine tocheer your friendships and long last-ing love, Premium Blend Wines areavailable on trade.

7. Last but not least, TRAVEL, nothingsays “you are important to me” morethan a Caribbean Cruise or a quietgetaway.

If you want any information on theseor other ideas for theholidays, call TheBarter Network office.

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Universal ScripTBN certificates are great gifts for family and friends, employee benefits or a great time for a night out.Whether it’s Christmas or someone’s birthday the giftof TBN certificates is a way to show you care. Youcan also use TBN certificates to show an employeethat their hard work has been appreciated. Last butnot least you can reward yourself and family with agreat night out without spending cash. You can savecash and have fun.Please remember tax and gratuity are payable incash, and no change is given back from restaurantscrip. Restaurant scrip may be used to pay for foodand beverage, at regular menu prices, and are notvalid in combination with any discounts, coupons,or offers.

Contact your broker for additional Restaurants

and Entertainment on trade.

There's a smell in the air this time of year and it's a goodone. It's kind of a combination of pumpkins and spice,pigskins, good food, pine trees and new business. Ahhhhyes, the wonderful fragrance of fresh new business. There'sreally nothing like it or anything that can replace it. It's thelifeblood of every company big or small. It happens everyyear at this time. It kind of coincides with football seasonand Thanksgiving. For some of us it makes our whole yearand makes it possible to rejuvenate us for another fewmonths. But some of us seem to be better at it than othersand I've got a few thoughts on that from talking to some ofthe top businesses in Central Florida.

Here you go (take notes).

1) First always be prepared for a landslide of business. Ifyou know more business is on the horizon don't wait to fillup your shelves. I was in a pizza place at an Art Festivalone time that ran out of cheese. No one stayed for the sauceonly variety.

2) Have plenty of printed material and order forms on handto keep the information flowing. *Remember to put yourweb address and extended business hours on all printedmaterial. Sometimes even if your operation is closed a clientcan pull up your website or make arrangements to be therethe next day at 9:00am or whenever you open.

3) Never turn down business because you're too busy tohandle it. Never ever do this. In the middle of January you'ddo anything to have this person in front of you. He knowsyou're busy and will appreciate you're thoughtfulness byhelping him out. And the next time he needs your widgetshe'll have your card.

4) Advertise everywhere you can. I know you're saying"Great, spend more money than I'm taking in". Wrong,there are tons of places that will allow you to place busi-ness cards and/or brochures at there info center. You canalso have someone go and distribute your sales info to

malls, churches, farmers markets, art festivals or anywherethat large groups of people congregate. Advertise on tradein community papers, magazines, direct mail or even onthe radio. Get your name out there so that when you ap-proach a new client they've at least heard of your companybefore.

This is the season to advertise! It's now or never. He whohesitates is lost. Timing is everything. This is when advertis-ing really pays off. I hope you're getting the message herecause I'm all clichéd out. Stand Up and Shout!


By: Gene Rankin

and ShoutStandUp


All timeshare weeks below are for sale at100% BARTER. Prices are already 25% -50% off market prices. Most timesharesare deeded real estate. Because time-share ownership is a real estate transac-tion, we ensure and guarantee a cleandeed as well as back every transaction toyour satisfaction.

You will not find lower prices at 100%Barter! "Own a timeshare for the price ofrenting one" We will also pay $200 ofyour Closing Costs. All weeks Deeded RealEstate - All RCI or II traders No Reasonable Offer Refused!!!Call or E-mail for details! Jana or Ginger at1-800-367-3799 for questions and/or tobuy or E-mail [email protected].

Barter for Timeshare 100%

Timeshare Closeout!

All Prices just Reduced - Up to 90% off

market prices!!!!

Call The Barter Network (407) 641-0221 option 2

Cookie Baskets are made to order, each pound of cookies is $18 and $6 for the wrap, making a 1

lb cookie basket $24, 1 ½ lb basket $33, 2 lb basket $42, 2 ½ lb basket $51, 3 lb basket $60, etc.

(no tax all on trade)Cookies are packaged 3-4 cookies in each cellophane wrap, and there are 4-5 different types

of cookies available, also available are none cookie items Chocolate dipped Pretzels, Choc

Dipped Oreos, Trail mix, Peppermint Bark (white chocolate with peppermint pieces), Cookie Bark

(chopped up cookies in chocolate) and Pretzel Bark (broken Pretzels in chocolate)

Business cards or promotional Items can be added without additional weight.

Now Acccepting Pre-Orders for Sprinkles Custom Cakes & Holiday Cookie BasketsNow Acccepting Pre-Orders for Sprinkles Custom Cakes & Holiday Cookie Baskets


• Oxnard, CA, Mandalay Shores Resort, 2 bed sleep 6, Float All, Priced at $4,900

• South Padre, TX, Inverness at South Padre, 1 bed sleep 4, Float All, Priced at $2,500

• Brigantine, NJ, Celebrity Resorts Brigantine Inn, 1 bed sleep 4, Week 12, Priced at $2,000

• Wisconsin Dells, WI, Peppertree at Tamarack, 2 bed sleep 6, week 34, Priced at $2,900

• Galveston, TX, Inverness by the Sea, 2 bed sleep 6, Week #2, Priced at $950

• Monarch Grand Vac. Club, 133 pts, Float All E0Y, Priced at $1,800(10 Resorts: Capistrano Beach, Vegas, Palm Springs, Cabo, Tahoe)

• MROP (Multiple Resort Ownership Plan) 60 resorts in VRI, Most 2 bed units. Priced at $3,500Waikiki, San Diego, Palm Springs, Kauai, Maui, Park City, St George, Bear Lake.

We have more timeshare inventory at 100% barter on our website at www.bartertimeshare.com

Last updated 9/17/2008Please note: All Maintenance fee amounts may vary 15% either way

* Gold Crown, 5 Star Resorts, or Holiday Weeks • ** Silver Crown ResortsEey - Every Even Year Usage • Eoy - Every Odd Year Usage*Free week will be off season week. Closing costs will apply.

Arizona, California, Nevada EXCH SEASON SLEEPS MAINT. RESORTPRICE OUR PRICE *ILX Los Abrigados, Sedona, AZ RCI-II Red-Eey Eff 2 $265 $10,000 $1,500

Float Sp, FlFort Lauderdale Beach Resort RCI Red Week 49 1 bed 6 $648 $12,000 $1,900Celebrity Resorts at Brigantine Inn, Brigantine, NJ RCI Red Week 20 1 bed 4 $720 $12,000 $2,500Ocean Key Resort, Virginia Beach, VA RCI Red Week 18 1 bed 4 $350 $15,000 $1,900Stony Court at Bryce Mountain, Basye, VA RCI Mid Week 5 2 bed 6 $460 $10,500 $2,500Sunterra Powhatan Plantation, Williamsburg RCI Red Week 9 4 bed 12 $931 $16,000 $2,900Sunterra Powhatan Plantation, Williamsburg RCI Red Week 37 4 bed 12 $931 $16,000 $2,900**MROP ORE, Red (58 resorts) VRI-RCI-II Red Varies $570 $8,500 $3,500**MROP ORE, Rotator (58 resorts) VRI-RCI-II Rotator Varies $538 $6,000 $1,500

Timeshare International Properties


TBN certificates are great gifts for family and friends, employeebenefits or a great time for a night out. Whether it’s Christmasor someone’s birthday the gift of TBN certificates is a way toshow you care. You can also use TBN certificates to show anemployee that their hard work has been appreciated. Last butnot least you can reward yourself and family with a great nightout without spending cash. You can save cash and have fun. Please remember tax and gratuity are payable in cash, and nochange is given back from restaurant scrip. Restaurant scripmay be used to pay for food and beverage, at regular menuprices, and are not valid in combination with any discounts,coupons, or offers.

You can use your barter scrip at the participating vendors:

The Barter Network Universal Scrip

Brooklyn Pizza Serving Central Florida the best New York Pizza since 1984!New York Style Pizza, Garlic Bread, Meatballs, Sausages, Oven Roasted Wings,Calzones, Stromboli, Caesar Salads, House Salads, Greek Salads, Subs, CheeseSteaks, Wraps, Spaghetti, Ravioli, Cheesecakes, Ice-cream, Brownies, & Soda.5681 Pershing Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32822(407) 282-0110 • www.BrooklynPizzaFL.com

1881 West Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789(407) 622-7499 • www.BrooklynPizzaFL.com

525 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Longwood, Florida 32750(407) 696-0110 • www.BrooklynPizzaFL.com

Cecil’s Texas Style BBQ Cecil's still serves BBQ the old fashion way, handtrimmed (no meat slicer allowed here) carved right before your eyes. Thick, thin,sliced or chopped it's your call. Vegetables homemade and freshly prepared eachday. A real taste treat, passed down through generations.2800 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32806(407) 423-9871 • www.cecilsbbq.com

Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar Coffee House with great food specializing inveggie, vegan and organic choices. We have teas, smoothies, iced drinks, frozendrinks and so much more. (free wifi)444 North Bumby Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32803(407) 893-4994 • www.drunkenmonkeycoffee.com

Marble Slab Creamery The choices at Marble Slab Creamery are seeminglyendless, dozens of rich, homemade ice cream flavors, hand-dipped waffle conesand a multitude of mix-ins.380 S. State Rd 434, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714(407) 774-7522 • www.marbleslab.com

Semoran Skateway Good for Admission, Rentals. Concession Stand serving-Pizza, Soft Pretzels, Nachos & Cheese, Hot Dogs, Corn Dogs, Ice Cream, andSlush Puppies. (Birthday Parties also available on Trade.)2670 Cassel Creek Blvd., Casselberry, Florida 32707(407) 834-9106 • www.SemoranSkateway.com

Sobiks Subs Deli Subs, Specialty Subs, Cheese Steaks, Spaghetti, Salads, Sidesand Deserts.1051 West Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789(407) 645-1133 • www.Sobiks.com

Taste of Jamaica Jamaican food including Curried Chicken, Curried Goat, JerkChicken, Roti Skin, Red Snapper Fish, Plantains, Tossed salad, Boiled Dumpling, Boiled Green Bananas, White Rice, Wings, Fries, Etc.6406 North Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Florida 32810(407) 298-5866 • www.tasteofja.com


In the past few weeks I have talked to more and more mem-bers that are hurting due to the economy. For some mem-bers it feels like the economy has taken a sharp jaggededged sword and not only stabbed the heart of their busi-ness but has begun to twist. Many businesses will not makeit through this tragic time that is making its own history. Thegood thing for you as a member of The Barter Network isthat you are able to get things that you still need day to dayfor your business operations and not have to spend a dimeout of your pocket. This is why The Barter Network exists…

We have many things for your business, personal life, andgifts for those around you that are all available on trade.The holiday tradeshow is right around the corner. Forget allyour cash flow problems and come out to our tradeshowspecifically dedicated to get all your holiday presents avail-able on trade. Anything from Children’s Toys, Fine Jewelry,Furniture, Electronics, Art, Pottery, Gift Baskets, Cosmetics,Water Purifiers, Footwear, Cell Phone Accessories, Books,Candles, Teeth Whitening, Facials, Essential Oils, Wines,Liquors, as well as Gift Certificates for Massages, Facials,Hair Salons, Teeth Whitening, Carpet Cleaning, ComedyClubs, Theatres, Laser Hair Removal, Restaurants, Graniteand Marble Countertops, etc…

Many businesses this year have had to cut back on em-ployees, salaries, and bonuses… This is why we offer subaccounts, and The Barter Network gift cards that can bespent just like a regular member with no fees. This year foryour staff why not give them all a $250.00 bonus in trade.Your employees can then use it to go out to dinner, see thedoctor, get eyeglasses, buy furniture, get a massage andfacial, etc. Some members of The Barter Network havetaken this technique to a higher level; they issue their em-ployees a monthly and / or weekly bonus in trade. Wesetup our system to automatically deposit the bonus in totheir sub account. This excites their employees and givesthem a sense of stability during these rough economic times.

By: Jason Bergenske

Imagine the Economy without BARTER

“Leadership is influence” stated John Maxwell. Through avariety of techniques a leader impacts the lives of others.The rewarding feeling of making a difference sparks theleader to continue this role.

Individuals are recognized as leaders due to their actions.By leading through example, one gains the respect of oth-ers who in return follow the lead. Through motivation andbelieving in others a leader becomes successful. Humilityenables a leader to stay on top.

In order to be a good leader, more is needed than the abil-ity to delegate. Leading through example is, indeed, themost important aspect of leadership. When others noticethat the leader is actively involved they are more likely tobecome involved also. In a voluntary organization like theShriners, leading by example not only promotes goodteamwork, but also creates enthusiasm and excitement aspeople want to join in the fun.

All leaders that rise and stay on the top are respected andhumble. A leader is not better than anybody else. Thereare times when no one wants to do something that mustbe done. It is at those times that a leader must take on thedirty work or perhaps do a little task that no one will evenrecognize. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “A great man isalways willing to be little.’

Leaders, by believing in themselves and everyone that sur-rounds them have the ability to achieve higher dreams.When believing starts from within one person it begins tospread and grow into others. A leader is able to makeothers believe through inspiration. A leader makes peoplerealize their full potential and push it further. In speakingof the leadership of Vince Lombardi, Jerry Kramer re-marked, “He made us all better than we thought we couldbe.” This is the true sign of a great leader. Leaders areable to bring out another side of an individual. Leadersare always optimistic and never, never lose hope.

Great leaders have an uncanny belief and vision to dotheir best, whatever it takes, to make the project successful.Leaders never stop believing in themselves or their follow-ers. Belief is knowledge that we can do something. It’s theinner feeling that what we undertake, we can accomplish.For the most part, all of us have the ability to look at some-thing and to know whether or not we can do it. So in be-lief, there is power; our eyes are opened; our opportunitiesbecome plain; our visions become realities. Believing is akey to achieving and it is contagious.

Motivation creates a leader. A leader is able to motivateothers because of their own commitment, desire, character,love, sacrifice, and integrity. Through these attributes oth-ers are inspired. Motivation makes an individual want todo their best.

Leadership qualities can become a bigger part of every-one’s life through continued education, growth, and thesetting of goals. Growth is the process of responding tochange for the better. Setting goals will give you the clearobjectives to be a motivator and a true leader. True lead-ers are not born, they are developed by individuals thatposses the wants, and desires to dedicate themselves tobecoming one. The decision is up to you, what kind ofleader do you want to become?


Leadership is InfluenceBy: Gary Bergenske

Gary Bergenske’s books and tapes are availableat the Barter Network showroom.

The Barter Network is a company connecting businesses that are looking to trade their goods andservices with one another. Through an alternative cur-rency, we help businesses increase profits, cut cashcosts, and unlock new business opportunities.

Our commitment is to provide, our clients, with anhonest, trustworthy, and fair trading community wherethey can trade diversely at a cost effective price.

We strive for superior customer service for our members and their family, providing a safe trading environment for both.

A barter company is only as good as its members andthat is why our mission is to bring in the best businessesto trade for the best products and or services to help advance your business and cut cash costs wheneverpossible.

Our vision is to unlock business opportunities whenever possible to open the doors for new and better business.

Our Vision & MissionUnlocking New Business Opportunities

The Barter Network1210 Michigan AvenueWinter Park, Florida 32789

Tel: (407) 641-0221free: (877) 200-5936fax: (321) 593-0398

• Increasing profits by reducing overall expenditures.• Full time marketing department at no cost to you.• Access to thousands of products and services local and nationwide.• Monthly networking events at local members locations.

Bar·ter [bahr-ter]1. to trade by exchange of products and or services rather than by the use of money.


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