However, having downtime in your business can be prevented. During these downtimes, people resort to different solutions with some people utilising their creative ability to find work.

We focus on Allen of Eyejam Media Solutions , a Bartercard member who utilized his downtime by building web sites for other Bartercard members. Allan’s business has been around for many years and is well established in the industry of multimedia services . In this field, customers do not consistently flow in and finding new clients requires contacts, marketing , money, and patience, so the thought of someone else finding Allan work was appealing.

We had a chat with Allan and asked him to share with us how Bartercard helped him minimize his downtime and increase his business profits.

What do you think about Bartercard?

Well, initially, it sounded too good to be true. I mean, all benefits , no risk, yeah. But why not, I decided to give it a go.





What was the main thing that attracted you to join?

I like the benefits, I like the idea of getting extra business, not using cash to trade really appealed. Plus, the sales consultant was very professional.





So, what do you use your trade dollars for?

Investing in my property, business dinners, hotels, lifestyle expenses. One time I even got two water tanks for my property, stair tread for my stairs… I use it for many things. There’s nothing that you cannot do in Bartercard.





What has Bartercard done for your business?

Oh, I did not have to stress about where to get clients as Bartercard provides them for me. I’m telling you, like around 95% of the time, Bartercard has brought me the work . I don’t have to worry or wonder where my next job will come from.





Allan says; “You just have to spend your trade dollars and Bartercard will bring you the clients” he added. As a result, Allan has become one of the most active traders in the Bartercard network for over 21 years.



During the course of the interview, Allan only had praise to sing for Bartercard. He was introduced to a new line of clients or members within the Bartercard network which filled the downtime of his business. At the same time, he was able to improve his business profits and spend on both his business and lifestyle.





In the end, it all comes down to how an owner manages their downtime and one of Bartercard’s key strengths is to reduce downtime by providing additional business, the other benefit is, using your trade dollars on business or personal expenses to save you cash for your business.



