The Barter Company Blog

Attention rental property owners! August is here, the kids are going back to school, and Summer is coming to a close. For those with beach and Summer rental property, bookings and occupancy falls as schools reopen, booking windows shrink, and pricing power softens. Don't let your properties sit v...

The Barter Company has a plethora of wonderful clients that have found success in bartering within our exchange! This time around we want to highlight one of our lovely  20+ year members, Lori Ruzek with Hair Extension Institute! See what Lori has to say about how she uses barter in her life! ...

The warm weather is here and barter is here to help you have some fun!  We understand life is busy and money is tight. Time off may seem like a barrier from leaving town and hitting the road for some fun. But what if we told you that you could treat yourself and your family or friends to a s...

This week we celebrated The Barter Company's 30th anniversary at Stars and Strikes Woodstock with a 30th anniversary client mixer. Seeing such a great turnout of new and existing clients, it was humbling to be able to share this evening in celebration with those who helped us get to where we are t...

Valentine's Day is this weekend! According to the findings from a survey by the National Retail Federation, "consumer spending on Valentine’s Day is expected to reach a record $29.1 billion ... The amount surpasses the previous record of $27.5 billion in 2025. Shoppers are budgeting a record $...

The new year is a time for people to set new goals on a brand new, clean slate. Common new year’s resolutions include exercising more, eating healthier, and especially, spending less or saving more. If your 2026 New Year’s resolutions involve saving money, you’re not alone. Wel...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — but it can also be the most expensive. Many business owners want to show appreciation to their employees with year-end bonuses, yet those costs can add up quickly, especially as your team grows. But what if you could reward your employees wit...

There are so many holidays coming up! We have Halloween this month, Thanksgiving next month, Christmas in December, and New Years in January. Do you host parties for family, friends, or employees during any of the above holidays? The Barter Company’s two thousand plus client network has you...

It’s September! Believe it or not, the first day of Fall begins this month! Cooler weather signals to us that we need to begin thinking forward to the Winter and the cold weather it brings. Is your home ready for the cool and cold weather? When was the last time you had your furnace tuned u...

Build an Online Marketing Presence with Barter! Read below about how you can build an online presence for your business on barter! --------------------------------------------------- As times have changed, business practices have also had to change in order to keep up with an ever-evolving on...