Renting to own is not a new concept in any way. It has been around for quite some time, but due to the current economy and the changes to the rules, it has become one of the only options for many to escape the landlord trap and finally become home owners themselves.


There are many reasons you may have found yourself here.


Some include not having a large enough deposit, being self employed, not eligble for a standard mortgage yet, or simply your credit score...

Let's talk barter.

I know what you're saying already, why would I want to trade chickens for goats? Isn't barter some archaic method that was used before money was invented? Why and what would I barter?


And the truth is, you wouldn't be alone in your thoughts.


Many people have taken what the barter industry wants them to believe and left it at that. But the truth, the real truth, is that barter is a billion dollar industry shrouded in secrecy,...

Forget chickens for goats, and other archaic methods of bartering. Barter is alive and strong, especially in today's economy, and will be here for many years to come. There are a great many benefits to bartering as a whole, and numerous reasons why you should be using it, whether you own a business or not!


Conserves cash.


That's right. Everytime you complete a trade transaction, you did not have to pay cash out of your pocket for that item. Cash is the...

Bartering can be a great business asset, if used correctly. If not, you could end up with the short end of the stick, and a bad taste for barter. Learning how to barter successfully can make a big difference.


First assess your business for what you can barter with.


What items do you have a larger margin on? Would these be items you would be willing to trade? The larger the margin you have the better leverage you create when you turn those items into trade...

There are many ways barter can help someone, or a business, get what they need, in exchange for what they no longer want or need. The how to's of barter are really quite simple. Some may make you go duh while others may have you wondering, why didn't I think of that?


Be flexible in your thinking.


Barter can take a little thinking outside of the box. Once you begin to think barter, you will find everywhere you turn there is a chance to barter and leverage...