About Bartercard

Bartercard is the exchange of goods and services without the need for cash.

Bartercard is for Businesses who want to grow, gain more customers, increase profits and save cash.

Bartercard is the largest and fastest growing barter network in the world.

• $1 billion in cashless transactions per annum
• Operational in 14 countries and 5 languages
• Global Membership level exceeding 45,000 businesses

Franchising

FRANCHISING: 'Bartercard - The Smart Business Opportunity'

Ever since the arrival of Bartercard in the United Kingdom it has revolutionized the way companies across the country conduct business. Today Bartercard is the unchallenged leader of its industry, both in the United Kingdom and around the globe. It is the largest and fastest growing barter network in the world. Bartercard is currently operational in 15 countries and over 150 offices worldwide.

In only a few short years Bartercard UK has experienced unprecedented growth. Member businesses are enjoying substantial grow and with the success of franchising this growth rate is dramatically accelerating. View how Bartercard works

The launch of Bartercard online provides franchisees with a leading edge and unlimited national (and global) auction and e-marketplace with e-commerce capabilities. The launch of Bartercard's EFTPOS new swipe card technology in the United Kingdom is a world-first for a non-financial institution.

Bartercard's highly successful, award-winning franchise system is run by a world class global management team and is your opportunity to join one of the most dynamic multi-national businesses today operating in a major growth industry.

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Opportunity Profile

Opportunity Profile

As a Bartercard Franchisee you will receive the rights to own and run one of the UK's most successful and internationally appraised business franchise operations for a specific territory.

You will be receive the tools and knowledge of how to run a Bartercard Franchise prosperously and have access to all new innovations and services Bartercard delivers regularly to its Franchisees

With proven success around the globe the Bartercard franchise model is a turnkey business opportunity supported by the largest and most entrepreneurial Trade Exchange in the world.

The Franchise Opportunity

• Strong Cash Flow Business
• UK's and World's Largest Trade Exchange
• Business-to-Business Global Computerised Network.
• Award Winning Franchise 'Turn Key' System
• Multiple Revenue Streams
• International Trading Opportunities
• Leverage Internet and Technology Advantages
• Supported by World Class Intellectual Property

Business Model

Purchasing a Bartercard Franchise is one of the smartest and surest ways to achieve all your business, personal and financial goals. Do you have strong sales and business development skills with motivation to operate your own business?

As a Franchisee you will receive the following benefits which are far superior to most franchise organisations in the United Kingdom:

• Proven historical profitability. (See the latest Facts and Figures sheet at rear of this brochure or on our website).
• Access to a global marketplace and unlimited trade customers via Bartercard online.
• The autonomy to control your own business, but with the reassurance and ongoing support of a turnkey business system and a world class global management team.
• Franchisee Kit - including Bartercard's cutting-edge information technology (hardware and software) with training materials and operations manuals.
• Revenue generation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Sole and exclusive territory for development and expansion.
• Extensive training and total strategic, sales, marketing, administration and service support.
• Advice on financial modeling, business plan creation, human resources, even site selection and office layout.
• Bartercard's expanding global operations and branding increases your trading potential.
• Bartercard's commission structure offers a high return in comparison to other UK franchise organisations.

Do you have what it takes to be a Bartercard Franchisee and become part of the global phenomenon? Click here for more information

Multiple Revenue Streams

Bartercard is leaps and bounds above the competition when it comes to offering Franchisees a range of income streams. In fact Bartercard offers multiple lines of revenue generation including;

• New membership fees - securing new memberships into the network via sales force targeting small to medium businesses in your area.
• Members' transaction fees - assisting member businesses to transact via the Bartercard Trade Exchange is your principal income.
• Internet marketing and trading commissions - you can develop additional revenue streams through increased member transactions via Bartercard's 'members only' ecommerce online portal which includes an auction room, emarketplace sales and wanted, travel and real estate site plus many more.
• Capital growth - a successful franchisee has the attractiveness and potential to grow its business organically through private investment.

Franchise Support

Training and Support Systems Second to None

Starting up a new business can be a huge challenge, no matter how many times you have done it, but with a Bartercard franchise we provide you with the skills, technology and ongoing support to reduce your risk and kick-start your business.

Committed to developing a long-term partnership with each of our franchisees Bartercard UK provides brokers with the following assistance:

• Management Support Services: these are accurately designed to enhance the profitability of each franchise and include training, marketing, HR, communication and consultancy services.
• Asset Based Services: these include software for your franchise operation, e-commerce, online and internet services, procedural manuals and documentation (style guides).

Superior Software and Hardware

Combined with a world class internet offering, Bartercard also provides up to the minute hardware and innovative proprietary software to assist Franchisees to run their operations with efficiency and professionalism from day one.

Upon becoming a broker you will receive a fully integrated operating system with the latest IBM compatible hardware as well as Bartercard specific software programmes including Webtrader©, and TMC©.

Webtrader© and TMC© (Trade Management Console) software are internet based client management systems that offer seamless access to real-time information critical to business success in today's fast-paced environment.

Training Programme Systems

Bartercard UK has dedicated significant investment and time into developing a comprehensive training programme with proven results. Bartercard's training systems and operational procedural manuals are to ISO standards.

When you become a franchisee Bartercard UK provide training in every aspect of the Bartercard business and uses up-to-date case studies:

• Sales and Marketing Training: Bartercard covers your travel, accommodation and all training expenses for an initial centralised training seminar specifically for new franchisees. We also train three of your sales team at no extra cost and provide comprehensive on-site support.
• Trading and Facilitation: We also train you and your trade coordinators to become excellent facilitators of trade and assist to develop common goals and strategies for your business.
• Administration Training: You will receive office administration and technology systems training. This includes the full installation of your Bartercard computer system (software and accessories).

Ongoing Support

Whether you are trying to develop your business in a new area, develop skilled sales and trade teams or take advantage of the global trading platform, Bartercard becomes your long-term partner providing highly trained experts to assist, either on-site or from Bartercard Head office.

The ongoing support Franchisees receive includes:

• Strategic business and marketing planning.
• Field support Integration Program
• Regular sales and trading meetings and promotions
• Operational manuals available and updated regularly
• Multi-media tools for ongoing sales and trade training.
• Business advisory and financial planning assistance.
• Network conferences and functions.
• Frequent field service calls and visits
• Ongoing sales and trading training materials.
• Frequent sales and trading forums and an annual sales and trading conference.
• Management Support Strategic direction and planning
• Assistance and advice in building your business
• Training All new franchise holders, regardless of prior experience, are required to complete an intensive Barter Management course conducted by the leading Bartercard Training Division.

Success Stories

Tom Varcoe

Owner of Bartercard Cornwall

I was attracted to Bartercard because it is a simple concept with a huge potential market. Better still it is a business that will benefit from the Internet and communications revolution, but not be superseded by it, the potential for growth is enormous.

As an entrepreneur, Bartercard allows me to set up and control my own business, and yet to benefit from a tried and tested formula that has good systems in place. Like more established franchises it allows me to hit the ground running, but it is also at a very exciting stage of development, and has only recently changed gear towards major future growth.

Matt Harding

Owner of Bartercard Essex

During the year 2000, whilst my roofing and cladding company was a member of Bartercard, I worked for Bartercard Head Office helping to set up a marketing team and expand the network to the East of London. After this close relationship with Bartercard and also experiencing the positive effects Bartercard had on my own business I decided to purchase the franchise for the Essex area in April 2001.

Purchasing the franchise has not only given me an unrivalled product that will suit any business but a fully developed support network and internationally proven system which has enabled me to enjoy a growth rate of 300% in the last 12 months - winning Trading Brokerage and Sales Brokerage of the Year.

To find out how you could be the next Bartercard success, request more information from us.

Franchise Information Pack

Interested applicants may Contact the Franchise Support Centre for a Franchise Information Pack

Applicants need to allow a minimum of 5 working days for receipt of the application pack

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