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Why Barter?

If you are wondering why you should join Metro Trading Association, there are plenty of reasons to consider. Instead of overwhelming you with statistics and data, we have compiled a list of the top 10 reasons thousands of successful business owners have become Metro Trading Association Members.

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    GREATER PROFITS

    GREATER PROFITS

    • To improve profits, a business can either increase revenue or reduce costs. Metro Trading Association can help achieve both by bringing in new business and turning that into goods and services your business needs, thus reducing overhead costs.
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    MORE BUSINESS & NEW REVENUE SOURCES

    MORE BUSINESS & NEW REVENUE SOURCES

    • Metro Trading Association offers marketing services to over 5,000 members in Michigan and Ohio. Being a member means exposure to potential new customers who are biased towards spending their trade dollars at your business instead of competitors’.
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    EFFICIENT USE OF EXCESS INVENTORY & SERVICE TIME

    EFFICIENT USE OF EXCESS INVENTORY & SERVICE TIME

    • Join MTA to put your excess inventory or work-hours to better use. Our trade brokers can match you with businesses and individuals looking for your goods and services. In return, you will have access to goods and services both locally and worldwide.
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    EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE

    EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE

    • Our commitment to excellent customer service involves actively marketing your business to other members, enforcing fair trading rules, and ensuring the integrity of your trade transactions. Our success is directly tied to yours, and we take pride in making trade work for you.
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    IMPROVES CASH FLOW & PROVIDES MORE CASH ON HAND

    IMPROVES CASH FLOW & PROVIDES MORE CASH ON HAND

    • Join Metro Trading Association for a cash-free way of handling overhead costs. Keep more cash in your pocket to expand your business or make needed improvements.
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    NEW DISCOUNTED LINES OF SUPPLY

    NEW DISCOUNTED LINES OF SUPPLY

    • MTA purchases with barter currency are equivalent to wholesale cost, making everything bought through MTA like a wholesale purchase.
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    CONVENIENT COMPUTERIZED BOOKKEEPING

    CONVENIENT COMPUTERIZED BOOKKEEPING

    • Metro Trading Association offers advanced technology for efficient and accurate bookkeeping of your trade transactions.
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    INCENTIVES & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

    INCENTIVES & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

    • MTA membership can unlock numerous benefits for your business. By accepting MTA trade credits, you simplify your billing process and eliminate the need for accounts receivable. Plus, MTA members can become a source of future referrals and potential clients.
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    NEW CASH SALES ALONG WITH TRADE BUSINESS

    NEW CASH SALES ALONG WITH TRADE BUSINESS

    • Reward and pamper your employees with Metro Trading Association. Our members can provide bonuses, commissions, and even dental care benefits using pre-paid cards, gift certificates, and personal accounts - all without cash.

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Welcome to The World Of Trading

Bartering is a simple easy way to bring new customers to your business. When you join MTA, a new market of thousands of potential clients opens up to you.

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Supporting thousands of businesses worldwide

With the support of the International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA), Metro Trading Association has built a strong barter economy for our members, providing access to tens of thousands of businesses worldwide.

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