Volume IV, Issue 4, November 2010

Table of contentspg2 Holiday Shopping Hours pg4 We became The Barter Networkpg4 Christina one yearpg 8 Excitementpg 9 Moving Foward Through the Holidays

featureThe Barter Network’s

4th Holiday Trade show

BARTERNEWSLETTER

Vol IV Issue 4 Nov 2010

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Holiday Shopping Saturdays by: Susan Hummell

Giving is a gift from the heart, not the wallet; we want to give the best and greatest gifts this time of year, but we are all struggling these days, and wonder how the economy may affect our holiday shopping. Knowing you can use your TBN dollars to purchase gifts instead of the credit cards makes giving much easier, with less stress and more time for the fun things we all want to do.

Holiday shopping is being made easier this year with the showroom being open two Saturdays in December for your convenience. December 11th, and December 18th The Barter Network office and showroom will be open for your shopping pleasure from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Stop by and finish your shopping early, and avoid those high credit card bills by using your trade dollars instead of cash.

Many gift ideas will be available, toys, home decor, safety items, jewelry and household items, and much, much more. Holiday shopping has never been so simple. Certificates and Universal Scrip are also available for holiday giving.

If your company has items for sale or certificates for services, please inquire about placing them in the showroom for easier sales…

We at The Barter Network are looking forward to assisting you in your holiday shopping.

Wishing you the happiest of Holidays to everyone, and may the new year bring you all peace and prosperity.

December 11th and December 18th The Barter Network office and showroom will be open for your shopping pleasure from 10:00am until 2:00pm.

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R Team Auto Body & Collision John OsorioOffering services for the following: auto body and collision, complete auto repair, audio system repair and installation, tow-ing, tires and rims. Also will help with insurance deductable.

CMS, Inc Mary HarmanComplete Merchant Services / Promtional Items Complete credit card, debit card, and check processing services for Retail, E-Commerce and Mobile merchants. *Free Equipment $129.00 set up (Barter) First 10 members to send statement to our office for review, by fax or email, will be entitled to a $39.00 set up fee. (No obligation review) Best Comparison Possible.Time Share Sales --Location Available: Sugarbush, VT

Southern Elegance LimousineMiguel HernandezLimousine Service

*Tips are in cash and not all Saturdays are available.

Metal Works And More, LLC Mike Dorough Welding Custom Fabrication, Mobile Welding, Light House Re-pair, also including plumbing.

Black Stallion LandscapingCody ShaneLawn care, landscaping, pressure washing, palm tree trimming, & sod work.

Suncoast JaguarRick SmithAutomotive Repair

Garrett Pest Management, Inc Gary Hendrickson Pest Control Services, Pest Management Services

Holidaze Gail Phillips Clowning, including face painting, twisting balloons, magic shows and Baby Belly Painting.Balloon decorations and bouquets

Welcome Our New Members

CALL OUR OFFICE FOR

CONTACT INFO

407.641.0221

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Against My Fathers Advice, we became “The Barter Network”By: G. Jason Bergenske

Looking back over 4 years ago as I decided I was going to open a barter exchange. I remember the brainstorming for all the things that involved the company including what I was going to call it, what our vision and mission would be, etc. At the age of only 20 I began to tell my dad (which was my role model and whom I looked to for advice) on what I wanted to do, and how I planned on doing it.

I remember it like it was yesterday, I had a budget plan laid out, a membership goal, etc. My dad told me I was absolutely crazy, and that I should stay in the business I was in, which at the time I owned a Photography and Cinematography company that I had opened when I was only 17. Indeed I made great money, had an established company and because of this company I had bought my first home when I was only 19. The problem was I had no pas-sion for this career any longer. At this point my company was do-ing over 350 weddings a year, and the company was open almost 24/7. I worked 7 days a week and 365 days a year. Literally, even Christmas, new years, etc. I was burnt out, and just wanted out.

So against my dad’s advice in the beginning I began the process of opening The Barter Network. Completely left a career that was supporting my very comfortable lifestyle to begin a completely new career starting from the beginning. Needless to say, even though my father was not a fan of my decision to open The Barter Network in the beginning he soon became my biggest supporter. He began to realize that now I was in something that I loved, and that it was not the “absolutely crazy” idea he once thought.

As I began hitting the streets going door to door, The Barter Net-work began to have a membership base, 10 members, 20 mem-bers, 30, 50, 75, 100, 200, etc. Opening The Barter Network to date has been the best idea I have ever had. To date we have saved companies throughout Central Florida and surrounding areas over 30 million dollars by trading what they have for what they want.

Looking back, had I stayed in the Photography and Cinematogra-phy business we would have been put out of business due to the re-cession that we now find ourselves in. We were a luxury business, and due to the current economy, people aren’t using luxury items in their lifestyles. The timing for opening The Barter Network was impeccable, just in time before the floor of the economy dropped. The Barter Network opened to help Central Florida businesses get through those tough times and we are here to stay.

Christina’s 1 year is coming up!By: G. Jason Bergenske

So, I have always heard of the term “time fly’s when you’re having fun”, but here at The Barter Network we have realized this to be true. We will be celebrating Christina’s 1 year anniversary, and are delighted of her help in the significant growth of The Barter Network along with her great customer service toward our valued members. It is always good to have young new eyes to look at any project or business, and this is where Christina has shown her strengths to us. She has taken over several projects within our company, some examples include: our Quarterly Newsletter and our monthly auto-ship of Universal Scrip. She is a goal oriented, focused, and get things done kinda girl - Exactly what we were looking for. Needless to say, during this month make sure you call and talk to Christina and wish her a Happy 1 year anniversary, oh and her office number

is (407) 641-0221 x9580. We are looking forward to many more an-niversaries for chrinstina. On a Personal Note: Christina, Thank You for being a loyal and dedicated member of our staff.


WAYNE DENSCH TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center

201-203 S. Magnolia Ave Sanford, FL 32771 Box Office Hours: Monday through Friday between 10am and 4pm.Get your Wayne Densch tickets now at The Barter Network Office.www.waynedenschperformingartscenter.com

Upcoming Shows:Once Upon a Mattress

November 12-14

Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm

Sunday at 2:00pm

The Fab Follies’ Sentimental Journey

November 20 & 21 at 3pm*

Once Upon a Time

Tuesday, November 30th at 10am & 12pm

White Christmas

December 11, 12 & 17, 18, 19

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm

Sundays at 2:00pm

Toxic Audio

Thursday, December 30th at 7:30pm

Blue Years Eve Featuring Damon Fowler

December 31st at 9:00 PM

Seminole’s Got Talent Preliminaries

January 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7:30pm

Aesop’s Fables

Tuesday, January 25 at 10am & 12pm

Seminole’s Got Talent FINALE Show

Saturday, January 29th at 7:30pm

Then And Now

A Tribute To The Artistry Of Barbra Streisand

Saturday, February 5th at 7:30pm

Get your puppy started off right and your adolescent or adult dog

out of the dog house with the help of Best Paw Forward Inc.

Small group classes held in Maitland, Deland, Deltona/Osteen areas. Private training available in your home or at our Osteen location. Cat counseling also available in your home

Gentle, positive, sensible, experienced training for central Florida families for more than 35 years. We com-bine the best of old and new methods, and local veterinarians attend and recommend our program.

Beginner and advanced classes available. PuppyLove & Basic Manners sessions cover obedience tricks such as sit, down, stand,

stay, come and heel as well as behavior problems like housetraining, jumping up, chewing, barking and stealing.

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*Join our email announcement list for details on upcoming nose games (including tracking for beginners),` retrieving fun, introduction to agility and growl classes

www.bestpaw.com 407-321-1006 [email protected] Member: APDT * NADOI * DOCOF

Barter number – 001216 Office: 1835 Oak Haven Plantation Dr. Osteen, FL 32764-8872


The Barter Network’s

4th Holiday Tradeshow

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 (6pm-9pm)The Bahia Shrine Center 2300 Pembrook Drive Orlando, Florida 32810


$20,000+ trade dollar giveaway50/50 Raffle: Purchase tickets with your trade dollars at this year’s tradeshow for your chance to win 50% of all ticket sales while the other 50% will be donated to the Shri-ners Hospital for Children.

• A-Abra-Key-Dabra Locksmith Services, Inc

• Semoran Skateway• Virginia Wells

Creations• Good Feet• Burris Books and

Health Food• Captain Keith’s Fishing

Charters• Susan Hana, LMT• Mary Kay Cosmetics

by Michelle Williams• Rivership Romance• Florida Two Wheel

Training• Wilhelmina’s Custom

Jewelry

• El Rey Commercial Cleaning

• Almost Live! Entertainment

• Holidaze• Teaporia Inc.• Marble Slab • A Shepherd’s Touch• Mouse Surplus• Infusion Tea• Woodsmith Enterprises• Ingrid Nathan• Roger M. Daubach

Foundation, Inc• Sounds For Fun• Home Interiors

Try your luck at the money machine

Networking event

Meet and greet all the members

Free food, admission

and fun

One stop Christmas Shopping

Can’t wait to see you there


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Excitement!The adrenaline is pumping through my blood as we get ready for The Barter Network’s 4th Holiday Tradeshow. This will be my first year attending and as far as I can tell from all the members ranting and raging about how great it is I can only expect it to be a blast. As my excitement and adrenaline keep building up as we get closer and

closer to the tradeshow the one thing that’s for sure is that I am super excited that I will be able to get the chance to meet and greet all of our wonderful members that make The barter Network such a great place. Another reason why I’ve got my blood pumping about being at this year’s tradeshow is that I now have an opportunity to give our members the opportunity of a lifetime to do some one stop shopping for holiday gifts for friends and family all on barter. So if you are just as excited as I am get your family and friends together and come join us on November 16th, 2010 at The Bahia Shrine Center (2300 Pembrook Dr, Orlando, FL 32810) 6pm sharp.

By: Christina Rios


By: Gene Rankin

MOVING FORWARD THROUGH THE HOLIDAYSThat’s right, all of us business people know the new rules. No unnecessary spending and don’t let any customers off the phone until you’ve closed the deal. If you need a day off then maybe you’re not really cut out for this kinda work anymore. It’s a 24/7 job. Not just building your business, but keeping your business in operation. Clients are tougher because they’ve all done their research and want to buy it for what you paid for it. Profit margins are slimming down and in-ventories are at an all time low. You’ve got to research the competitors so that you know their product and pricing just like it was yours. Know your own product inside and out so that you can answer any and all questions that get flung at you from all those extremely picky clients. And now, say it one more time loud and clear, “The cus-tomer is always right”. That’s right, there’s no more being cocky and telling off a cli-ent. The buyers are in the driver’s seat and they all want what they want and they want it now. You’re right again; Generation X and Y not only want but need instant gratifica-tion. They see the new I-Phone or I-Pad and have to have one now. Even if they don’t understand the function of the prod-uct. They’re not like the baby boomers that will wait until the price comes down or un-til its birthday time. They want it now. And if you do free shipping, then you won the deal. Enough about those greedy insolent youngsters.

This year we all need to take care of those close to us. This tells everyone you know and do business with that you are positive and functioning in this new and sordid economy. So how can we keep in a good holiday mood with all the gloom and doom on the economic forefront? How can I take care of

my employees during these tough economic times? What can I do to take care of my out of town relatives this holiday season? When will I find time to get everything done this holiday season, it’s always so hectic? I have answers to all of your Bah Humbug problems. Here’s what you’re gonna do. I’ll be explicit and you need to follow these instructions to the letter. Step (1) Make sure you take care of yourself first. That’s right if the plane is going down put on your oxygen mask first. You can’t help anyone if you’re not okay. This means that you need to have a great attitude so that your employees will benefit from the trickledown effect. There’s no better way to get happy than to make those around you happy. Step (2) PLAN AHEAD! This can be the first year that you didn’t procrastinate. I can’t really emphasize this enough! Murphy’s Law kicks in on December 15th, and everything and anything will happen unexpectedly. Get out the decorations early, mail cards and gifts early, and make sure that your family and your employees are taken care of. Step (3) Call now to make arrangements for your family and all your employees to come to the Barter Network Holiday Tradeshow on November 16th. You will make a lot of people happy very quickly. Last year we gave away $25,000.00 trade dollars to all of our clients that attended. I

think it averaged out to about a few hundred dollars for every client that walked through our door. So you’ll have the extra and FREE funds for the family, you can give a Holiday Bonus to employees that they can use that night or whenever they want, and there will be plenty of holiday drinks and munchies for everyone. This is a great time to purchase gifts for those out of town relatives. So you can make sure that you take care of crazy old Aunt Myrtle. It’s a wonderful feeling to finally nail down that last gift, and we’ll have plenty. Last year the Holiday Tradeshow did over $50,000.00 worth of business. That’s a lot of nice gifts. Step (4) Sit back and watch a few parades with the family and think of all the people that you made happy, especially yourself. Happy Holidays


TBN 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 gift of TBN certificates is a way to show you care. You can also use TBN certificates to show an employee that their hard work has been appreciated. Last but not least you can reward yourself and family with a great night out without spending cash. You can save cash and have fun.

Please remember tax and gratuity are payable in cash, and no change is given back from restaurant scrip. Restaurant scrip may be used to pay for food and beverage, at regular menu prices, and are not valid in combination with any discounts, coupons, or offers.

Contact your broker for additional Restaurants and Entertainment on trade.

Brooklyn Pizza Serving Central Florida the best New York Pizza since 1984 New York Style Pizza, Garlic Bread, Meatballs, Sau-sages, Oven Roasted Wings, Cal-zones, Stromboli, Caesar Salads, House Salads, Greek Salads, Subs, Cheese Steaks, Wraps, Spaghetti, Ravioli, Cheesecakes, Ice-cream, Brownies, & Soda. 5681 Pershing Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32822 (407) 282-0110 1881 West Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32789(407) 622-7499 www.BrooklynPizzaFL.com

Infusion Tea Café Tea House with great food spe-cializing in veggie. We have teas, cof-fee, beer, wine, soups, sandwiches, wraps, pizza, and more. (free wifi)1600 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, Florida 32804 (407) 999-5255

Marble Slab Creamery The choices at Marble Slab Creamery are seemingly endless, dozens of rich, home-made ice cream flavors, hand-dipped waf-fle cones and a multitude of mix-ins.380 S. State Rd 434, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714 (407) 774-7522 www.marbleslab.com

Planet Smoothie Low fat, low carb, low cal. High protein, high energy, high in vitamins and sup-plements. Fresh smoothies and healthy snacks. Planet Smoothie: we’re chang-ing the way the Planet eats. 415 North Orlando Avenue, Winter Park, Florida 32701 407) 622-4577 www.PlanetSmoothie.com

Rainbow Sno-Cones Rainbow Sno-Cones is Orlando’s best Sno Cone Shop. Using Finely shaved Ice for the perfect Sno-Cone. 60 FLAVORS3116 Corrine Drive, Orlando, Florida 32803(407) 896-9105

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

Taste of Jamaica Jamaican food including Curried Chicken, Curried Goat, Jerk Chicken, Roti Skin, Red Snapper Fish, Plan-tains, 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

YOU CAN USE YOUR BARTER SCRIP AT THE PARTICIPATING VENDORS:

UNIVERSAL SCRIP

To sign up for Auto-ship

Universal ScripContact the

TBN office at407-641-0221


The holiday season is coming up and it’s that time again when we start our search for gifts for our friends and loved ones. The Barter Network wants to make that search much easier on you and let you know that we have a wide variety of gift certificates available in the TBN office. Universal TBN Scrip: For use at listed Restaurants; $5, $10, $20 options

Red Willow Dry Cleaner: $50 gift certificates

Custom Cleaners: Dry cleaning punch cards, $50 or $100

Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center: www.waynedenschper-formingartscenter.com Seminole County’s home of live entertain-ment; we are located in Historic Downtown Sanford, Florida, just a short walk away from great restaurants and shops. Take a look at our upcoming events, surrounding businesses and make a plan for your next outing. $50 or $100 certificate

Rivership Romance: www.rivershipromance.com Watch Florida’s Natural Beauty Unveil Itself As You Relax On The Most Scenic Riv-er Boat Cruise You’ve Ever Had The Pleasure of Boarding. Open certificate, number of people and cruise options varies.($38-53.75 per person)

Jade Signature Salon & Spa: Gift certificates in $30 increments.

Elase Medical Spa/ Winter Park We offer Medical Facials, Chem-ical Peels, Microdermabrasion, Sun Damage Correction, Acne Correction, Laser Hair Removal, Laser Vein Removal, Laser Skin Rejuvenation, Electrolysis, Massage, Wrinkle Fillers, Lip Enhance-ment. Complimentary Consultation Available - Introduction pack-age, (three different services for $100)

Adventures in Florida: www.adventuresinflorida.com We travel to Florida’s top destinations in top quality sea kayaks. Whether you are a first-time kayaker or an experienced paddler, our Prijon singles and Mohawk canoes provide stability, extreme comfort, and excellent performance. Certificates are available for Kayak ad-ventures, day trips and excursions (Day trips $80; Night trips $40).

Mosaic Hair Salon: www.mosaichairstudio.com Mosaic Hair Stu-dio is a small boutique salon located near downtown Orlando. As a small boutique salon, it’s a culmination of understanding the im-portance of fabulous hair and creating a relaxed, fashion-forward environment. Gift cards (open value) 537 Virginia Dr, Orlando

Miss Cape Canaveral Fleet: www.misscape.com Experience Deep Sea Fishing aboard Miss Cape Canaveral, Florida’s largest Deep Sea Fishing Vessel. Since 1953, our goal has been to offer the public a safe and cost effective way to enjoy Florida Saltwater Fishing. Today, we continue to build on that promise which has earned us the title of “Florida’s Premier Choice for Deep Sea Fish-ing.” Open certificate, number of people and cruise options varies. ($50- $80 per person)

Passage to India: This is an extraordinary, elegant place with a highly attractive decor, attentive service and genuine hospitality. When you are here, you are being a part of a family. $25 Gift certificates

Sak Comedy Lab: www.sak.com our seasoned professionals duke it out in this high-energy improv comedy competition; Featur-

ing audience judges, the Pink Shoe of Salvation, and the Scum Box, and plenty of free Tootsie Rolls. Tickets cost $15.

Glamour Shots: three separate sessions, one for self, one for family, and one for kids. $150.

Bangz Park Avenue: New Client package, Beauty Services, 4 visits for $75.

Massage by Sigrid Flor: Gift certificate for one hour massage $75

Saltwater Adventures of Central Florida: Join Captain Keith Kal-bfleisch on a private 5 or 8-hour excursion for one or two anglers to chase inshore species like Redfish, Black Drum, and Spotted Seatrout on our famous flats of Mosquito Lagoon or Indian River Lagoon. 5-Hour trip is $350.00, 8-hour trip is $450.00

Wet N Wild: Orlando’s Premier Water Park , located on Interna-tional Drive. Day Pass ($49 each)

Nationwide Getaway Vacation: En-joy 3 days and 2 night vacation for only $50.00. Locations: Orlando, Ft. Lau-derdale, Williamsburg, Daytona Beach, Massanutten, Gatlinburg, Berkshire, Branson, Las Vegas, Puerto Vallarta.

The Adkore Advantage: Chiropractic and acupuncture consulta-tion with a one (1) hour massage. $300.00

East West Shrine Game: Most respected all-star college football game is played for the benefit of Shriners Hospitals for Children®. Game Info: January 22nd, 2011—Florida Citrus Bowl 4PM Upper Bowl: $25.00 Lower Bowl: $50.00

Certificates Available from The Barter Network


The Barter Network is a company connecting businesses that are looking to trade their goods and services with one another. Through an alternative currency, we help businesses increase profits, cut cash costs, and unlock new business opportunities.

Our commitment is to provide, our clients, with an honest, trustworthy, and fair trading community where they 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 businesses to trade for the best products and or services to help advance your business and cut cash costs whenever possible.

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

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

OUR VISION & MISSION

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Unlocking New Business Opportunities

108 North Wymore RoadWinter Park, Florida 32789

• 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.

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