Frequently Asked Questions:

Advantages of Barter?
Gain NEW Business. Our trade exchange will provide you to expand your market beyond your cash paying clients and allow you to gain new clients. You will be able to use your excess time, resources, and inventory to increase your cash flow and profits. Bartering your own goods and services for things you need instead of purchasing goods and services with your cash…conserve cash.

Can I use Barter to help collect a bad cash debt?
You can eliminate unavoidable business loss by taking product in lieu of cash. Purchase items or services with trade dollars that you normally would have paid cash for. You have access to lawyers, collection services and accountants.

Why can’t I get everything I want, when I want it?
Barter is not a replacement for your cash business. Members sell excess inventory and services during downtime which could vary though-out the year. Members often do not trade during their peak season.

How does the pricing structure in barter work?
Expect to pay MSRP when you buy on trade. Trade dollars are the same as cash dollars except that there are no special discounts or wholesale items. Pricing that seems unfair or are questionable need to be addressed by contacting us for investigation.

Why can’t I find more electronics and computers?
Although rarely available unless used these items have a lot profit margin therefore these items are often times found to be over MSRP when listed. Items that fall into this category are computers, appliances, office equipment and electronics.

How can barter help me with my business?
We have “how to” on many different industries from hotels, restaurants and retail shops to landscapers, vacation rentals, and doctors. Please contact us to learn more about how we can assist you with your business needs.

Barter and Taxes?
Barter income is the same as cash income. Trade purchases related to business are tax deductible. We do require you fill out a W9 as part of your application for us to keep on file.

What does it cost to join SBC?
There is a minimal one time application fee and a monthly trade fee. Visit our
“join now” page for more details on our fee structure.

There is 6% cash transaction fee on sales and purchases. This is our fee for generating new business within our exchange. This percentage is small to acquire new business and is necessary to allow our exchange to operate and give you the level of customer service you deserve. We have automatic payments from any credit or debit card you choose and itemized statements of your activity will be sent to you monthly.