Member:             Glen Mort
Company Name: The Sussex House Bed
                           & Breakfast
Occupation:        Innkeeper & President
                           of the Assoc of DE Shore
                           lnns & B&Bs
Member since:    January 2001

 

1) ln what ways do you use your trade dollars?
I use it mostly all for business. I' e had my Bed Breakfast painted, and an electrician to do some repairs & installation of a ceiling fan. I've had my personal & corporate income taxes prepared, carpet installation, and graphic design work for my brochures, letterhead, business cards and envelopes.

 

2) What is the most exciting thing you have purchased on trade?
I am very excited about the graphic design work done by Jennifer August of Psychagraphics. Her work has enhanced the image of my Bed & Breakfast and is sure to give me an edge over my competition.

 

3) What benefits have you experienced as a result of trading through BNI?

Barter members have referred cash business to me. That has already happened several times. I am thrilled with the exposure I receive at the inn when my rooms would otherwise be empty. My broker, Carrie Cooper is wonderful. For example, during a slow weekend, one phone call to Carrie Cooper produced 4 filled room nights!

 

4) What advice do you have for business owners that are not currently bartering?

For members in the network that aren't using it to their full potential, their first phone call should be to their broker before they pay cash. The resources in the network are so vast, it's hard for an individual business owner to really know them all. For anyone not part of BNI, why pay cash when you have the ability to barter and save your cash flow? I just wish I was on barter the first day I opened my doors of the B&B. It would have kept me from digging into my pockets and paying cash for everything.

Member:             Dan Vitalo

Company Name: Vitalo & Associates

Occupation:        Accountant

Member since:    August 1997

 

1) In what ways do you use your trade dollars?

All ways. Any way possible. I've used it for home improvements, dining at restaurants, vacations and travel, auto repair, golf, etc.

 

 

2) What is the most exciting thing you have purchased on trade?

My air conditioner! I had my central air and heating system unit installed. That was a great savings for me. And I especially enjoyed bartering for a Super box at the Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds game and the limo ride up and back to Philadelphia with 13 people!

 

3) What benefits have you experienced as a result of trading through BNI?

I've benefited from meeting a diverse network of people through the mixers and the Holiday Tradeshow as well as through reading the newsletters and the New Member Update Lists. That's how I learn about a lot of new businesses in the area.

 

 

 

 

4) What advice do you have for business owners that are not currently bartering?

One way to increase your revenue is to join Barter Network. Since I have been bartering it has provided me an avenue of revenue for business expenses that are normal day to day operating expenses that I would normally pay cash for. It took me a while to understand that barter dollars are money. These dollars can be used in numerous ways for business or personal use.

 

Member: Norbert Moeller

Company Name: Singer Specs

Occupation: Optician

Member since: October 1993

 

1) In what ways do you use your trade dollars?

For business purposes, supplies, personal use, remodeling expenses, etc.

 

2) What is the most exciting thing you have purchased on trade?

A wonderful Florida vacation, and great getaways in Rehoboth Beach, specifically the Sussex House B & B.

 

3) What benefits have you experienced as a result of trading through BNI?

The new friendships I have established in the surrounding business community have helped me gain exposure for my business for a larger client base. And by advertising through BNI, not only has my cash business increased but my repeat clientele have spread positive recommendations throughout the community.

 

4) What advice do you have for business owners that are not currently bartering?

Wake up & smell the coffee because bartering is the wave of the future!

JUNE TRADES

Look below for some of the interesting transactions that took place during the month of June!
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Clients  -    Traded For    -       Amount
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Communication Co... Event Tickets.................. $10,500.
Party Equipment Co. Internet Services.............. $4,234.
Deli/Caterer............. Print Advertising............... $3,704.
Restaurant.............. Radio Advertising.............. $2,125.
Blue Rocks............. Printing............................ $1,800.
Computer Co........... Electrical Services.............$1,500.
Condo Rental........... Party Equipment ............. $1,455.
Carwash ................. Carpeting......................... $1,406.
Restaurant................Commercial Floor Care..... $1,325.
Mailing List Co......... Carpet Installation... ........ $1,248.
Printing Co............... Tool Accessories............. $1,241.
Ticket Agency.......... Website Services............. $600.
Accountant.............. Mulch.............................. $525.
Printing Co............... Landscaping.................... $ 396.
Bakery..................... Carpet Cleaning............... $ 100.

You Missed A Great Barter Mixer!

Here's a picture of a few of the attendees that made our last mixer on June 14th at the Olde Canal Inn. Thanks to "Eggie" from Conective Power who was nearby doing some utility work, we were able to take advantage of his bucket truck for an aerial shot above the outdoor deck. Thanks again Eggie! And thanks to those of you who joined us for a great evening. By the way, our next mixer is not confirmed yet, but we will be sure to let you know when it is!