The nations best barter exchange unit (silver& gold). Eight silver
currencies to use at six AOCS approved barter exchange sites.
"ITEX is the leading marketplace for cashless business transactions. Put your cash and credit
cards away and buy and sell using ITEX dollars! With ITEX dollars, money will never be the
same."
"Green Apple has been in business for more than 17 years and has managed over
$500,000,000 in barter transactions. No more one-on-one direct trades, where you must take
back from the business that bought from you. Green Apple serves as a clearinghouse for its
members' transactions as well as a marketing agent for their businesses, generating new
business for its members. Green Apple is your partner in business."
South West Michigan's premier local barter exchange."
"Since its inception in 1985, IMS has continued to expand its membership roster by way of
acquisitions and a strong program of internal growth. As a result, the company now serves a
client base of more than 18,000 business and professional people. By exhibiting a high level
of integrity and solid reliability, International Monetary Systems has earned a great degree of
respect and has developed a reputation as a dominant player in the barter industry."
"The American Exchange Network (AMX) is one of the leading companies in the business to
business trade industry. Established in 1982, today AMX has affiliates around the world with a
trading network of thousands of companies worldwide. AMX is affiliated with both the National
Association of Trade Exchanges and the International Reciprocal Trade Association."
exceptions. If you presently participate in a barter group, it's time to consider bringing your
associates in the network over to REAL money!
AOCS Silver has all of the benefits of a barter community, without any of the problems:
1) No commission to pay, EVER!: Your Silver is yours to spend (or save) any time, any where,
from any merchant in our network (and MANY outside too) without paying any fee to the AOCS.
You may spend, accept, and circulate AOCS Silver as often as you like without ever paying
commission! Typical trade network fees are 10%+. This is wasted money!
2) Virtually unlimited network of merchants: Your AOCS Silver is valid anywhere a merchant
understands the value of REAL money. While we don't recommend spending Silver at big-box
retail chain stores, you are welcome to exchange AOCS Approved Silver with any party that
accepts. It's far easier to explain the value of pure silver than an accrued credit on some barter
ledger. Offer it at the local grocery store and invite them to join the network! There is no law that
requires goods or services to be paid for in Federal Reserve Notes. The American Open
Currency Standard represents a happy medium between an un-backed barter network
"promise" and a 2-way trade of a product or service you want and the widgets you have to offer
as trade.
3) AOCS Silver has value in, out and without the network: Countless trade operations have
ceased operations over the years, and many trade group members "choose" to no longer
accept business on trade. When this happens, your trade money is worthless. If you can't
spend it, it isn't worth anything. With the AOCS, you hold pure Silver and Gold, which will always
have value, whether anyone chooses to accept it or not.
4) AOCS Silver is Preferred: In the AOCS Merchant network, vendors PREFER Silver! Your
transaction is no longer treated as "second-rate" and prices are not over-inflated because of
the "worth-less" trade drafts. AOCS Merchants appreciate the value of gold and silver, and
avoid Federal Reserve Notes as often as possible.
currencies to use at six AOCS approved barter exchange sites.
"ITEX is the leading marketplace for cashless business transactions. Put your cash and credit
cards away and buy and sell using ITEX dollars! With ITEX dollars, money will never be the
same."
"Green Apple has been in business for more than 17 years and has managed over
$500,000,000 in barter transactions. No more one-on-one direct trades, where you must take
back from the business that bought from you. Green Apple serves as a clearinghouse for its
members' transactions as well as a marketing agent for their businesses, generating new
business for its members. Green Apple is your partner in business."
South West Michigan's premier local barter exchange."
"Since its inception in 1985, IMS has continued to expand its membership roster by way of
acquisitions and a strong program of internal growth. As a result, the company now serves a
client base of more than 18,000 business and professional people. By exhibiting a high level
of integrity and solid reliability, International Monetary Systems has earned a great degree of
respect and has developed a reputation as a dominant player in the barter industry."
"The American Exchange Network (AMX) is one of the leading companies in the business to
business trade industry. Established in 1982, today AMX has affiliates around the world with a
trading network of thousands of companies worldwide. AMX is affiliated with both the National
Association of Trade Exchanges and the International Reciprocal Trade Association."
- AOCS vs. the Barter Exchange
exceptions. If you presently participate in a barter group, it's time to consider bringing your
associates in the network over to REAL money!
AOCS Silver has all of the benefits of a barter community, without any of the problems:
1) No commission to pay, EVER!: Your Silver is yours to spend (or save) any time, any where,
from any merchant in our network (and MANY outside too) without paying any fee to the AOCS.
You may spend, accept, and circulate AOCS Silver as often as you like without ever paying
commission! Typical trade network fees are 10%+. This is wasted money!
2) Virtually unlimited network of merchants: Your AOCS Silver is valid anywhere a merchant
understands the value of REAL money. While we don't recommend spending Silver at big-box
retail chain stores, you are welcome to exchange AOCS Approved Silver with any party that
accepts. It's far easier to explain the value of pure silver than an accrued credit on some barter
ledger. Offer it at the local grocery store and invite them to join the network! There is no law that
requires goods or services to be paid for in Federal Reserve Notes. The American Open
Currency Standard represents a happy medium between an un-backed barter network
"promise" and a 2-way trade of a product or service you want and the widgets you have to offer
as trade.
3) AOCS Silver has value in, out and without the network: Countless trade operations have
ceased operations over the years, and many trade group members "choose" to no longer
accept business on trade. When this happens, your trade money is worthless. If you can't
spend it, it isn't worth anything. With the AOCS, you hold pure Silver and Gold, which will always
have value, whether anyone chooses to accept it or not.
4) AOCS Silver is Preferred: In the AOCS Merchant network, vendors PREFER Silver! Your
transaction is no longer treated as "second-rate" and prices are not over-inflated because of
the "worth-less" trade drafts. AOCS Merchants appreciate the value of gold and silver, and
avoid Federal Reserve Notes as often as possible.
Patriots and fellow countrymen: Build your
business with your own advertising currency!
Get Involved use a Currency that supports your
Business:
Creating your own private AOCS Approved Currency is simple.
Here is an overview as to how this process works within the
structure of the AOCS.
For a private Currency to be considered "AOCS Approved", your
Currency must:
Use an AOCS Approved Mint for blanking and final strike
Reference the label "AOCS Approved"
Use a face value that matches the current "Series C" valuation of
"FIFTY" or have no face value, just a weight in oz or grams and
purity, IE "1 oz .999 Fine Silver"
Each of these criteria is required to promote and ensure
acceptance and circulation within our Merchant network. The
AOCS serves 3 main functions: we certify the weight and purity of
each AOCS coin, specify the trade value of AOCS Silver, and
manage the Merchant marketplace.
There are no design requirements. It is not the job of the AOCS to
approve or deny any concept, regardless of how pleasant or vulgar
it may be. If found appropriate, the AOCS may decide to list your
Currency on the hosted list of Approved Currencies.
You have the opportunity to support our nation with
sound money and bring this nation out of the
clutches of debt.
business with your own advertising currency!
Get Involved use a Currency that supports your
Business:
Creating your own private AOCS Approved Currency is simple.
Here is an overview as to how this process works within the
structure of the AOCS.
For a private Currency to be considered "AOCS Approved", your
Currency must:
Use an AOCS Approved Mint for blanking and final strike
Reference the label "AOCS Approved"
Use a face value that matches the current "Series C" valuation of
"FIFTY" or have no face value, just a weight in oz or grams and
purity, IE "1 oz .999 Fine Silver"
Each of these criteria is required to promote and ensure
acceptance and circulation within our Merchant network. The
AOCS serves 3 main functions: we certify the weight and purity of
each AOCS coin, specify the trade value of AOCS Silver, and
manage the Merchant marketplace.
There are no design requirements. It is not the job of the AOCS to
approve or deny any concept, regardless of how pleasant or vulgar
it may be. If found appropriate, the AOCS may decide to list your
Currency on the hosted list of Approved Currencies.
You have the opportunity to support our nation with
sound money and bring this nation out of the
clutches of debt.
- Silver and Gold is a storage of wealth
- Your advertisement will last many years on precious metals
- Silver and gold pieces used in place of coupons adds
prestige - Offer your own advertising silver pieces to clients for use
towards their purchase - Offer your very own design silver barter piece during
transactions - Use as promotional sales events
- Trade with suppliers and businesses using your own
sound currency - Your best advertisement
- Your business contact info always in the pocket of your
customers - Customers will have a conversation about the silver and
show where they received the barter piece
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AOCS currency for barter exchanges, If you own a barter
exchange it is time to change to a value backed barter currency
that can be used across several barter exchanges. Adding value to
your clients by promoting your barter exchange nation wide. Your
barter merchants can accept silver or gold in full or partial
payment.
Your barter exchange can design their own barter unit of silver
called branding your services. Learn more on our branding page
exchange it is time to change to a value backed barter currency
that can be used across several barter exchanges. Adding value to
your clients by promoting your barter exchange nation wide. Your
barter merchants can accept silver or gold in full or partial
payment.
Your barter exchange can design their own barter unit of silver
called branding your services. Learn more on our branding page
| BusinessWeek © article Barter Exchanges Catch On as Credit Tightens Small businesses find that trading for goods and services not only conserves cash; it can also substitute for borrowing and rack up savings By Stacy Perman RELATED ITEMS Using Barter to Grow Podcast: Bartering Systems Shawn Cressman, president of Cressman's Lawn & Tree Care, the business his father started 33 years ago in Bethlehem, Pa., has occasionally engaged in bartering with other outfits over the years. But transactions were usually informal and not necessarily directly tied to the company's bottom line. These days, though, Cressman sees bartering as a significant way to reduce cash outflow. Last fall he joined the Stroudsburg (Pa.) Merchants Barter Exchange, an association that coordinates and organizes trading of products and services among its more than 10,000 business members. In September, when the transmission blew on one of the firm's trucks, Cressman turned to the exchange and bartered for a replacement. "That would have cost between $1,500 and $2,000, and that was not in my budget," he says. He also bartered to acquire a $4,000 piece of stone-crushing equipment. "I probably wouldn't have bought one this year," he says. "It would have had too much of an impact on my cash flow." But as a result of strategic bartering, Cressman estimates he has been able to save about $6,000 total so far this year. In recent years, bartering has gained currency as a relatively easy path for small outfits to attain goods and services without having to dig into their coffers. It has also become a successful channel to attract new customers and expand one's business. According to the most recent numbers compiled by the National Association of Trade Exchanges (NATE) in Mentor, Ohio, some 400 barter exchanges in the U.S. and Canada generate transactions worth $4 billion a year. ON THE UPSWING And now, with banks cutting back on credit lines or shutting them down altogether, the use of barter has gained renewed momentum. Notably, Thailand, the world's largest rice exporter, last month announced it planned to barter rice for oil from Iran, one of world's top 10 rice importers. For small businesses, ramping up their own use of barter is a strategy that allows them to reserve cash and still expand operations at a time when credit lines have yet to thaw. Tom McDowell, executive director of NATE, says he has seen a 10% to 12% increase in new clients joining organized barter exchanges. "Suddenly, [business owners] were running into different obstacles, and they started looking for other avenues for resources, not just credit," he says. "The interesting thing that is happening in this economy is that businesses still have inventory and capacity. They still have expenses. What they don't have is customers." Barter exchanges (BusinessWeek SmallBiz, 4/16/08) are fee-based membership groups. Typically, barter dollars are issued when a member performs a service or offers a product that can then be used to purchase goods or services of another member within the exchange. (The exchange receives a commission on the "purchase" side of the transaction.) Most exchanges work on a 50-50 cash-to-barter system, while others, such as Merchants Barter Exchange, operate as a 100% barter trade system. Most offer lines of credit that can be used to snap up a host of items, from carpet cleaning services to office supplies to large equipment. A WAY TO GET CREDIT Merchants' founder, Steve Bolles, says membership in his eight-year-old exchange, which has offices in 30 states, has tripled this year. As the financial situation remains bleak, Merchants continues to ramp up clients. "Just 18 months ago, when we would go and talk to business owners about signing up, they would say, 'We don't need to talk to you.' Now everybody gives us an appointment." A strong inducement: "Everyone we sign up gets a line of credit right away," Bolles says. "Most people are looking to conserve cash," says Ralph Sigler, who owns Carolina Packaging & Supply in Raleigh, N.C., and belongs to two different exchanges. "We started bartering about 12 years ago. The way we were growing, it made sense to substitute barter dollars for cash dollars." Sigler says he bartered to obtain everything from security system installations to letterhead and envelopes. "I've saved anywhere from $20,000 to $25,000 a year by bartering, and I've also taken on a lot of new accounts." Bartering serves as another avenue to help keep businesses afloat. "I would say my bartering has gone up 20% in the past six months," says Mike Cody, owner of Chip & Crack Windshield Repair in Garner, N.C. "At first I used it for hotel stays and gifts to employees." Now he says he has begun to barter to obtain equipment for his business instead of having to spend cash. "If I were to make a guess, I'd say that I've saved over $1,000 this year." "Eventually we will see a shift in thinking," says NATE's McDowell. "What will happen is that people who were reluctant to use the credit line, or used it sparingly, will see the tremendous credit crunch and will look for new resources. They will find that they can use trade exchanges." Perman is a staff writer for BusinessWeek.com in New York |
Champions Area
Barter Currency Office and Exchange.
Houston Texas 77040 Telephone #713-466-3506
Barter Currency Office and Exchange.
Houston Texas 77040 Telephone #713-466-3506
AOCS Approved Currency Office in Houston Texas
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Choose from nine currency designs or create your own to advertise your
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business. They will undoubtedly last for hundreds of years; all the while
increasing in value with your name or business name associated with them.
Order yours today!