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About Merchants Barter Exchange

According to the International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA), commercial barter is growing at an estimated rate of 8 percent a year, faster than the growth of the American GNP. As the fastest-growing and most respected national trade exchange in America, the Merchants Barter Exchange may be considered a particularly desirable growth opportunity for a savvy entrepreneur. In addition to the financial rewards of becoming a Merchants Barter Exchange partner, you may also experience a number of other significant benefits, including the opportunity to: Make your market - you control which companies enter your local marketplace, expelling any who refuse to support the value of trade with inflated prices or under-the-table cash deals. Support your community - bring barter to your area and introduce a valuable new form of alternative financing to bolster local businesses. Enable competitive advantages - help the companies in your area gain a new "secret weapon" against competitors who don't barter. Enhance understanding of various industries - having your own exchange gives you a unique insight into a variety of vertical categories. Recession-proof your local economy - barter thrives when an economy sputters. Check inflation - by spreading overhead, lowering costs, and reducing borrowing, barter helps lower interest rates by taking the pressure off money markets. To find out more, simply call: 1-800-822-7204