Bartering To Grow Your Business
Before I get into the topic of bartering to grow your business, I would like to thank Kelly for the opportunity to share my experiences as a blog designer. It’s both an honor and a privilege to be able to contribute to Blog Designer News.
In this economy where funds are tight for everyone, small businesses must cut costs wherever they can. For me in particular that means taking home as much of my blog design fee as possible. If my client or I need something simple, I can easily whip up a header or small graphic. For more involved jobs, I have to employ the services of a graphic designer. While I have no problem with paying a fair rate for a quality graphic, if I can barter my services I will.
I have used bartering to get headers done for my business blogs as well as a few for my clients. This has helped me save some money (and bring more of it home) while making sure my client gets what they need. I have had good experiences with those service providers that I have bartered with. I credit that to the awesome resource that I used, Mom Masterminds. The ladies there have always been more than willing to help me out in a pinch. Not only have I been able to get what I need but I have found talented graphic designers who I will continue to use AND pay in the future.
Bartering has helped me to service my clients, meet new business partners that I can outsource to and share my expertise. I will continue to use bartering to grow my business both for myself personally and with my clients.
Bartering your services not only saves you money but it allows you to make new contacts, references and referral sources. To avoid getting burned barter with people you know or those that are referred to you by a friend or colleague. It’s all a matter of creating a win/win situation. Both you and the person you are bartering with MUST benefit from the arrangement. Next time you are strapped for cash and need some work done think about the services that you can provide in order to get it.
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June 5th, 2009 at 1:21 am
Bartering is an excellent way to develop your business. One of the hidden benefits is the relationship it develops between you and your supplier… You get to know your suppliers work and they get to know yours – resulting in co-referrals or more work…
Excellent post.
June 7th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
a great online bartering site ideal for individuals and businesses is http://www.favorpals.com. i use it all the time and there is no other one like it. check it out.