Barter, at its most basic and enduring level, is the exchange of goods and services between parties without the use of cash. Barter has been around long before cash. Modern barter is the way entrepreneurial business people get what they need, when they need it - even if they don’t have the cash - by trading their spare capacity or inventory (what they have). |
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Most businesses operate on the earn-save-spend model for making purchases. They earn the money. They save the money. They spend the money. This model is effective when the business is earning enough money to cover costs, plus save a little for growth. But what happens when the business isn’t earning enough money? Or if the business is experiencing the inevitable ‘catch 22’ - you need to grow now to earn more in the future? |
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Barter is a viable solution to these common problems. Almost all businesses have excess capacity (i.e. office or personnel hours unused, tables unfilled, hotel rooms unoccupied) or excess inventory (i.e. discontinued, slow-moving, or over-produced goods). When times are slow or you need to increase your business expenses to grow, the normal pattern is that your excess capacity or inventory INCREASES while your cashflow decreases. Barter gives you the opportunity to turn your spare capacity or inventory into value, by giving your business purchasing power when you need it - by trading your goods or services for the things you need, when you need them. Barter provides a competitive edge. |
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It supports local community businesses |
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It finds a way to advertize and promote your business |
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It establishes trusting relationships. |
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Silver always has inherent value. |
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Silver can be a hedge against inflation. |
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Tokens are conversation pieces drawing attention to your business. |
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The tokens are coupons with tangible value. |
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Tokens are valuable inside as well as outside the network. |
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Simply put, barter is trade; which has been going on as long as people had what others wanted. For instance, if one person wants their garage painted and another needs their car repaired, they could trade services with each other. That's barter. |
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| Barter works well when the goods traded are of the same value as each other. |
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What happens when one person needs carpeting but the carpet installer only needs his oil changed (if you are bartering car services)? In this situation, there may be a problem as there is an uneven exchange. |
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| What happens when both people above don't want to exchange with each other but a third (or fourth party instead)? |
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| What’s missing in the above scenarios is a barter medium of exchange. |
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DelValley Silver offers the flexibility ease of trade with an alternative - it's backed by silver because it IS silver. The Golden State Mint guarantees the weight and purity of all DelValley Silver tokens. These tokens can then be traded for goods and services within our private merchant network. |
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It is important to note that tokens are not meant to be used as currency or other legal tender. The tokens are not a substitute for , nor are they sanctioned by the United States government. See our terms and conditions for more information. |
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