A couple of weeks ago I wrote about delegating (check it out here), and one of the tips was to barter for services or products. I had several emails asking how to find people interested in doing an exchange of services, other than just putting the word out. I did a little research and came across a swap site that focuses on exchanging services, although I did see some product-for-service requests posted. It’s called FavorPals, and was established last October. The site currently attracts about 6,000 unique users a month.
To give you an idea of what you’ll find, here are two actual postings for California:
I am the owner of a medium size talk radio network. I am willing to barter 25-60 second time slots in exchange for your businesses products or services. Our network has 19 talk shows that air 7 days a week, in 47 different markets. We broadcast through two platforms, Internet and Satellite radio, garnering the most traffic from our XM radio shows. We currently have approximately 690,000 listeners a month. This could be a great exposure opportunity. (Only reasonable offers will be considered.) Thanks!!
Dental work in exchange of bookkeeping or helping setting up your bookwork for your business. I will also do bookkeeping for a side business if you are setting one up outside of your dental practice. Or if you are just going into practice and need help getting started.
You can search by a variety of fields, like region or service. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, post your own request. If you feel the products or services of your business don’t lend themselves to bartering, the site lists ideas for common services that you can offer. Of course, with anything like this, use caution and common sense, and verify the identity of whomever you talk to.
Check out FavorPals here.
FYI – there are sites where you can trade stuff for stuff. Google "swap site" with the word "music", or "clothing" – whatever you’re looking for, or looking to get rid of. Also, here’s a great article on the trend. No Cash No Problem
Favorpals rocks, thank for the recommendation.
I'm glad you like it. I think it's pretty cool, too.