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Getting Paid

Getting paid from other businesses is one of the most significant challenges, as approximately 40% of cases by a regulatory body or ombudsmen are handled accordingly […]

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Professional Networking

There are some fundamental points to networking and so try to avoid networking pitfalls by building stronger connections. Follow these do’s and don’ts to create a […]

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When was Barter first Organised as a Membership Entity

In the 1930s (The Great Depression), organised barter became a common type of trading where a business joined a facility i.e. an organisation (barter company) which […]

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Using Idle Resources creating more income

Trading your goods or services offers many benefits. Simply just paying for something and storing it, i.e. in a warehouse, will lose its value over time, […]

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From Barter to Today’s Cash/Electronic Economy

The first concept of money started in Anatolia with the Lydians (initially these coins were made around 600 BCE). Lydians were Anatolian people, which is now […]

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Is Barter Trading Legal

Yes, barter is absolutely legal in Australia and most countries around the world, providing of course that the services or goods traded are indeed legal. Barter […]

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Balancing an Extra Income Stream

When bringing in extra income through new customers particularly in a trading member base, there are certain things that one must consider. Especially when evaluating your […]

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But how do I pay my Suppliers

A lot of businesses only consider that their expenditure when running a business equates to costs involving the criteria of who supplies them. It is probably […]

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The Financial Fabric of Bartering with Trade Gate

As prices are increasing at a higher-than-expected inflationary rate, it is important for a business owner to look for ways to save money, ultimately improving cashflow. […]

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