How to Get Started Doing Bartering
What really is bartering? It is a way of trading goods and services, without any money involved. The practice has been going on for centuries since the beginning of time. It also encourages the use of old items. Small businesses have benefited from this opportunity a lot. By the use of the internet, goods are bartered across the globe. The internet has made it a lot easier by increasing the audience you can target; there are companies emerging which follow this business strategy as well. You can also learn this skill and give away your things while getting what you like in return.
Instructions
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Product list
List down all the products that you think are worth exchanging or the skill that you can benefit from. The skills could include a job that you are good at, like hair styling or nail art. Look around the house thoroughly to identify things that are in a good condition which people would want. Some things are difficult to sell but they can be a good choice for bartering. Some of the options are: mowing lawns, landscaping, babysitting, website designing, crafts, transportation help, baked goods, sewing, clothes, decoration items, kitchen appliances or other house hold items that you are done using.
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Forum
Now you know the items you are ready to barter, so find a forum for it. There are many websites that offer this service and will aid the process. List the items that you are looking for and what you can offer people. Put up good pictures of the products to make them attractive; if the items seen are damaged or seem to be of low quality, others won’t be interested. There are some unwritten rules which you should follow while doing trade: do not sound very desperate to get a product, the other person may start doubting the objects you are offering. Give an equal offer for the product you want and be nice to that person, otherwise your repute of doing business will be affected.
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Written deal
If you have done a deal with someone for the first time and you don’t know them, it is essential to get the contract in writing. The document should consist of your names, the goods, phone numbers and address. There can be scams in which somebody fools you, so it is important to have a contract. Now you are ready to start trading.
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