10/11/2011
Three Reasons Why Businesses Fail, And How Barter Can Be A Panacea
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Procrastination.
Putting off tasks and paperwork is like piling up more debt. They
eventually will overwhelm you. Solution: Organize your time and
focus on what�s important. Resist additional debt by increasing your
cash flow through your bartering efforts.
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Ignoring The Competition.
Customers go where they can find the best products and services,
they always have. Remember, �what�s in it for me� is a truism for
everyone. Solution: Devote time to check out your competition, what
they�re offering their customers. And embrace barter when you can,
as it�s a foremost competitive marketing tool. There is no better
offer than to say to a customer, �And you don�t have to pay me in
cash!�
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Sloppy/Ineffective Marketing.
Whether you want to face it or not, you must realize that your
products or services don�t sell themselves. You need to devote time
and resources to your marketing efforts. Solution: Through your
trade exchange you can hire people who are professionals in this
area ... and you can also acquire various advertising mediums on
trade. Through barter, you will be a step ahead of your competition.
The
months ahead are going to challenge your resolve. Make a commitment
to yourself now, to become the best you can be. That means being
open to new ways of doing things.