Trade Skills. Build Connections. Unlock Opportunity.
The Barter Shop is transforming how people exchange value. Whether you’re a student looking for tutoring, a beauty professional needing marketing support, a warehouse worker in search of childcare, or a corporate employee wanting home services—if you have a skill, you have something to offer. In a world where money can be a barrier, The Barter Shop provides an alternative: trade what you do best for what you need most. Our platform empowers individuals from all walks of life to connect, collaborate, and thrive in an economy built on trust and mutual benefit.
We are driving the rise of an exciting, new micro-economy that thrives on the potential and ability of the entrepreneur and small business to contribute to and better their community. Inspired by our own experiences, we created an innovative and accessible mobile app marketplace that allows small businesses and entrepreneurs, to safely, securely, and easily barter and market their services and expertise within their community.
The Barter Shop is a simple way for financially distressed small businesses and cash-strapped entrepreneurs to conduct business in the absence of cash money. We strongly believe that the real value of a service will ultimately, and always be determined by the community and allow our members to trade services freely based on their needs. We connect you to the people you need, but you are in control of the trade.
The Barter Shop is for ANYONE with a skill to offer. Whether you work in an office, a warehouse, a salon, or from home, you can benefit from trading your expertise with others.
Students – Trade tutoring for resume help, swap textbooks for graphic design services, or exchange dorm cleaning for essay editing.
Service Based Professionals & Entry-Level Workers – Need lawn care or childcare but can't afford it? Offer handyman work, delivery services, or car maintenance in return.
Corporate Employees – Trade financial consulting for fitness coaching, swap business coaching for branding services, or offer mentorship in exchange for home organization help.
Gig Workers & Entrepreneurs – Build your business without spending cash by exchanging skills like marketing, photography, copywriting, and more.
Parents & Caregivers – Babysitting, meal prep, tutoring, and home cleaning can all be exchanged, making life more manageable without the financial stress.
YOUR SKILLS HAVE VALUE. TRADE THEM.
No matter what you do, there’s someone out there who needs your skills. Don’t let a lack of cash hold you back from getting what you need. Join The Barter Shop waitlist today or if you’re looking to be a beta tester, get on the calendar.
Save Money – Access services you need without breaking your budget. Whether you're trying to stretch your paycheck or simply prefer a cash-free way to get things done, The Barter Shop allows you to keep your money while still benefiting from valuable services.
Build a Community – Bartering fosters meaningful connections. Instead of traditional transactions, you engage in an exchange built on trust and collaboration, creating relationships that go beyond business.
Unlock Opportunities – The Barter Shop opens doors to services that might otherwise be unaffordable. Need a website but can’t afford a designer? Offer your social media skills in return. Want to take professional headshots? Trade them for hairstyling or makeup services. The possibilities are endless!
Sustainable & Inclusive – Bartering isn’t just about saving money—it’s about creating an ecosystem where everyone has access to what they need. The platform supports freelancers, gig workers, single parents, and anyone looking for a new way to get things done.
List Your Skills:
Your talents, experience, and time are valuable! Whether you cut hair, repair cars, design graphics, teach languages, or offer career coaching, there’s someone out there who needs what you do. Signing up is easy just create a profile, list your services, and start connecting with people who can benefit from your expertise. Start exchanging value on your terms!
Find a Barterpreneur:
Browse a vibrant community of skilled individuals looking to trade services. Whether you need a photographer, fitness trainer, babysitter, or handyman, you can search by skill, location, or service category. Our platform makes it simple to find the right match for your needs and negotiate a fair exchange.
Make the Swap:
Once you find a barter partner, set the terms of your exchange and finalize the details. Our built-in messaging system ensures secure and transparent communication. No money involved—just skill for skill, value for value. Bartering has never been this easy!
New members are assigned a tier level by our team after the vetting and onboarding process and can ascend in tiers by accumulating Barter Bucks. As a Barter Shop member, you earn Barter Bucks for every successful barter transaction you complete.
There are a few other ways to promote or demote your tier level:
You can apply to have your tier level re-evaluated by submitting new documentation or credentials to our team for review.
As a member, you have unlimited access to barter with entrepreneurs on and below your tier. Using Barter Bucks to purchase a limited-time tier promotion allows you to barter with an entrepreneur at a higher tier for one transaction.
Negative ratings and reviews will demote your tier level.
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To be the pioneer of a bartering micro economy that enables small businesses and entrepreneurs to survive and thrive in times of need by giving them the platform to trade services with other passionate and skilled entrepreneurs.
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We aim to empower and uplift disenfranchised communities and support small businesses. Our mission is to change the conventions of economics and eliminate the need for money in small business-to-business transactions.
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Our platform is guided and informed by our beliefs and commitments to Inclusivity, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Community and Trust.
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From the app dashboard, you can find a barter deal by searching for services by category, directly searching for the service you need, or browsing the Barter Board. You can reach out to your potential barter partner within the app through direct message.
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Community members can post barter offers to the Barter Board; a discussion board where verified members can tell the community what they are looking for and what they can provide in return. This is a great way to find barter partners.
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You can get in touch with potential barter partners by using the in-app direct messaging function. The Barter DM is designed to have the same look and feel as Apple's iMessage app but has a neat secondary function - the ability to negotiate and finalize a barter deal. Once a deal's been made, the app automatically creates an "official" barter contract for you.
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Your profile screen will show who you are, what you do, your reviews and ratings, and how long you have been on the platform.
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You are encouraged to rate your barter experiences. Reviewing your experience after each trade is mandatory. This allows for an organic secondary vetting process.
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