Running a business comes with its fair share of ups and downs. When things are going well, it’s easy to ride the wave. But then… There are other days you’re wondering where the customers went, how you can grow on a budget, and feeling stuck in your business.
Yup, we’ve all been there.
But what if there was a creative way to turn your downtime into opportunity?
If your business growth has stalled and you can’t figure out why, then it might be time to rethink how business is traditionally done.
Here are 5 obvious signs that joining a bartering community could be the next step for your business.
#1. You’ve got holes in your schedule
As a business owner, keeping your calendar full is a good sign of success, but let’s be real: not every day is packed.
There are slow days, slow months, and even slow seasons in business, and that’s totally ok! But…
Instead of watching those quiet days slip by, why not turn them into opportunities?
When you join a bartering community like Exmerce, you can turn the slow time into opportunities by exchanging your goods and services for Exmerce dollars.
For example…
If you’re a contractor or service provider, don’t wait around for clients. Use barter to book jobs during slow periods, keep your skills sharp, and tap into a network of new referral opportunities. Or…
If you own a restaurant or hotel, use barter to maximize your occupancy rates during off-peak hours without disrupting your cash income. The Exmerce dollars you earn can go back into your business by covering marketing, renovations, or even staff training.
It’s a simple way to make your downtime work for you instead of against you.
#2. You’re Discounting Everything to Get it Off the Shelves
If your stockroom is looking like a museum of unsold products, it’s tempting to slash the prices just to move inventory, but with Exmerce, you don’t have to!
Sell your products at full price to the Exmerce community and free up shelf space for new inventory. It’s a win-win that doesn’t hurt your profit margins.
#3 You’re Launching Your Business On A Budget
From web design and branding to marketing and everything in between, the costs of launching a business can quickly add up fast. And sometimes, cash flow is not on your side.
But what if you could get what you need without draining your cash flow and increasing your business’ exposure?
With Exmerce, you can barter your goods and services for all of the essentials that help you launch and grow – marketing, coaching, accounting, renovations and more – all without spending a dime in cash. Plus you’ll be able to interact with other businesses and gain new referrals for cash.
#4. You’re Feeling Burnt Out As A Solopreneur
Solopreneurs, we see you.
You’re wearing all the hats—business owner, accountant, marketer, and customer service rep. You can physically feel the burnout start to creep in and you want to hire help but you don’t have the extra cash flow to invest in it right now.
At Exmerce, our community is filled with contractors, consultants, and specialists who would be more than happy to take things off your plate, and all of it without the big price tag.
#5. You’ve got a reliable database of cash clients but your growth has stalled
Your cash clients are great, but if growth has stalled, it’s time to shake things up. Exmerce opens the doors to a whole new network of businesses—and their connections, too.
It’s like joining a club where everyone’s eager to trade, collaborate, and help each other thrive. You never know who you’ll meet or what fresh ideas will spark new growth.
But growth isn’t just about gaining new clients—it starts inside your business, too.
Take a step back and assess how you might be stuck internally.
Is company morale low? Do your employees have access to skill-building opportunities? Are there bottlenecks within the workflow?
With barter, you can invest in your employees without stretching your cash flow. Use your Exmerce dollars to buy team building activities, workshops, or business audits.
If You Said “Yes” Anything On Our List…
Then it’s time to stop waiting and start bartering.
Book a discovery call today with Exmerce and learn how bartering your way to success can be better than you ever imagined!
Authour: Kim Bui | writingwithkim.com
