ABOUT BARTER AND BARTERWORKS                                                   

Since ancient times, people all over the world have traded goods and services using the barter concept.  If they needed a tooth pulled, they gave the dentist a chicken.  If he didn’t want the chicken he later traded it for the hay he did need.  We refer to this type of trading as "Little House On The Prairie" as that's about how outdated that form of trading is!

Unlike in the past, BarterWorks never forces you to take anything you don’t want or need.  The goods and/or services aren’t directly traded.  They are bought and sold using BarterWorks trade dollars, much like your checking account.  BarterWorks is the bank acting as third party recordkeeper. We post all transactions keeping your account current and send out your statements on the first of every month for all activity from the previous month.

Neat, clean, above board and perfectly legal.

 THE FOUNDING OF THE COMPANY                                                        

Laurie A. Dancer began her barter career as a proactive barter broker in 1991.  As a CTB (Certified Trade Broker) she achieved numerous awards in the barter industry, however she was frustrated over the lack of customer service she witnessed there.  In the spirit of entrepreneurship, Laurie began BarterWorks in August 1996.

Today BarterWorks features many unique members and is a  growing professional barter company.  Laurie serves as the CEO and personally oversees the company.  She is committed to making BarterWorks work! 

HOW BARTERWORKS WORKS                                                                

BarterWorks members make a choice to purchase items or utilize the services from our list of current members.  When a member makes a purchase their trade account is debited and the sellers account is credited.  Accounting is done in real time.  A member can check their status 24/7 by logging into their account through the BarterWorks website and using their User ID and Password.

TESTIMONIALS                                                                                           

My company has been with BarterWorks for many years.  We have greatly enjoyed the personal attention we get from all the members of BarterWorks.  I have tried other barter companies and have had success with only one - BarterWorks.  They have quality members, not quantity, and that is what makes an excellent barter company different from an average one.

     ...Nicholas Toronto

As a brand new start up company and being young, my business partner and I had minimal funds for the things that we needed to get our company up and going.  BarterWorks was a tremendous help.  We traded for everything from printing, advertising to shirts and a booth at a very well respected trade show.  We are truly excited to have this opportunity to be a part of BarterWorks and look forward to a very long a prosperous business relationship.

     ...Angel Alfonso

HOW TO GET STARTED                                                                            

In the section titled Join Here, click on the link and be sure to fill everything out in its entirety.  BarterWorks will then receive notice in real time that you have started your membership application.

Upon acceptance, BarterWorks goes to work actively marketing you as a new member.  By using our state-of-the-art online system BarterWorks lets members know that you’re onboard and ready to trade!

Once you’ve made your first sale, you can begin to make purchases.  It’s like an additional source of revenue, without cash!