How To Barter Like A Pro

Bartering Is Back










The New York Times's article,"The Cash-Strapped Turn to Barter" by Mickey Meece on November 13 shows an increase in barter registration and transactions in an effort to hold onto cash and exchange services. The article gave an example of a painter who painted a house for $1000 in cash and $4000 as a credit in a bartering system.

I was curious how many bartering companies list mediation and/or arbitration service. I googled "Mediation Services" and "Barter" and came up with several barter companies that offer Medition Services: People Trading Services, Tradeyour trade.com, Ourwayhome.net, business.lovetoknow.com, mybarterclub.com, people trading services, and North American Barter Exchange. A member gets credits than can be used for future transactions. In addition, some individuals post on Crag's List to barter services one on one. Bartering has become more popular because a member business can get new customers, get referrals and conserve its cash supply. According to the New York Times article, bartering generates more than $3 billion dollars each year in the U.S.

Since bartering is a type of negotiation, I like the idea that Alternate Dispute Resolution Services such as Mediation and Arbitration can be paid for through an ADR process.


Mary Greenwood, Mediator, Attorney and Author of
How To Negotiate LIke A Pro: 41 Rules for Resolving Disputes, Winner of six book awards
Best How To Book, DIY Festival
Runner Up, New York Book Festival, E-Book and Self-Help Category
Finalist ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Awards
Finalist, Best National Book Awards, Self-Help Category
Honorable Mention, London Book Festival
How To Mediate Like A Pro: 42 Rules for Mediating Disputes
Winner of five book awards
Best National Book AWard, Law Category
Best E-Book, New York Book Festival
Best How To Book, Beach Book Festival
Best E-Book, Indie Excellence Awards
Spirit AWard, South Florida Writers Association
Email: howtonegotiate@aol.com
www.marygreenwood.com