Local Trade Network

LOCAL TRADE
NETWORK

Welcome to Local Trade Network

We Are a Worldwide Barter Exchange That Serves Both International and Local Communities.

Bartering is a great way to grow your business and save your hard earned cash.

Local Trade Network is a barter exchange located in Butte County, CA, focused on serving both local and global communities by providing a platform for small business owners to trade their goods and services without having to use cash to make the exchanges.

How does it work?

Businesses receive trade credit in the form of barter units, and are able to utilize these units to purchase goods or services from other members. Then, as they receive barter units for their offerings, they can spend those units to purchase any other goods or services available within the network. This structure eliminates the need to make direct item for item trades, and opens up the ability for members to choose amongst any of the offerings available within the exchange.

Our family of business owners can enjoy access to a wide variety of options including, but not limited to, Fresh Produce & Eggs, Dining, Plant Nurseries, Air B&Bs, General Contractors, Alternative Energy, Childcare, Clothing, Car Repair, Accountants, Herbalists, Office Supplies, and more.

LTN is run for and by the people, and all of our excess profits are circulated back into creating a better experience for our members, as well as gradually lowering fees as membership grows.

We are so excited to be bringing this long held dream to reality, and we look forward to serving Butte County and beyond!

Reduce Overhead Expenses

Use barter sales to compensate for monthly operating costs and reduce overhead expenditures; such as office supply costs, cleaning supplies, company vehicle parts, accounting services, etc. These purchases can also be written off as tax deductible business expenses.

UTILIZE EXCESS INVENTORY

Have extra inventory on hand? This is where the tool of trade and barter really shines. Members are more open to barter than spending cash, and will purchase or trade for items they are interested in because they are more easily accessible. This way your unused inventory gets turned into goods and/or services that you or your business can utilize, and becomes a win-win situation in which everyone in the community flourishes.

BENEFIT FROM YOUR EXCESS CAPACITY

Due to the current economic climate, sometimes business can be slow, and otherwise unbooked hours fall to the wayside. Utilize these unused service hours by selling them in exchange for barter units and trade. Again, this creates a win-win situation, and keeps the flow of commerce healthy and prosperous.

ENHANCE EMPLOYEE REWARDS

Thank your employees by bartering for, and distributing, gift certificates. This gives them access to goods and services within the trade network.

GENERATE REFERRALS

More barter business means more word of mouth circulating about your goods and/or services, resulting in more referrals of new potential cash paying customers to your business.