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Celebrating 30 Years of Helping Businesses Compete in the Marketplace
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As a member of the TradeFirst.com family, you
know we are a diverse group, with over
5,000 companies selling everything
from gift baskets to white water
rafting trips! So why do some
people find bartering gives them
a boost, while others struggle?
Successful traders exhibit one
common business practice:
they have shifted a portion of
their expenses from cash vendors to TradeFirst members.
Think about the everyday items
you buy: advertising, carpet cleaning,
auto repair, travel, janitorial services and
supplies, dry cleaning, employee benefits, building
maintenance, office services, dining and entertainment,
car washes, and basic printing. If you pay cash for any of
gift certificates are just a few goods and services
they purchase on trade.
We have a catering facility, which also calls
TradeFirst.com before spending cash.
Some of their purchases include large
amounts of office furniture, tree removal, glass remodeling, electrical
work, advertising, carpet cleaning,
name badges, vehicle rental, flowers, holiday parties, plumbing, shelving, as well as personal spending.
Another member just built a house, and
called TradeFirst.com to help him conserve
cash: heating and cooling, construction
cleanup, window cleaning, garage shelving, bedroom
and dining room furniture, mirrors, shower doors, window treatments are some of the ways trade benefited him.
these, you are missing the point of barter! If you are still
TradeFirst.com can assist you if you plan on moving your
paying cash for your printing, then you are not realizing the
business. Shelving and organization units, furniture for the
benefits of your membership or understanding the boost in
office, phone systems, time clocks, cash registers, electri-
cash flow bartering can provide.
cal and plumbing assistance, landscaping, carpet, painting,
Here are a few examples to help you understand how
some TradeFirst members conserve their cash: One of
our largest traders has instructed their employees to call
TradeFirst.com before spending cash on anything. They
utilize trade for a majority of their business and save
an immense amount of cash per year. Furniture,
transportation, company luncheons, pest control,
artwork, signs and banners, displays, employee
incentives, travel, catering, limousine service,
batteries, welding supplies, flowers, and restaurant
printing, moving companies, packaging materials, window
treatments, signs, parking lot sealing and striping, and security systems are yet more ways trade can benefit you.
Our objective is simple: we want
to help you reduce your cash
expenses. In order for this to
happen, you must shift your
buying habits. Quit spending
unnecessary cash. Call your
broker today!
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Great Lakes Gutter Filters
3646 Elmhurst, Toledo
Brian, (419) 461-0118
Revolutionary gutter filters! Almost
half the cost of other gutter filters
with a limited lifetime warranty.
Handles extensive water flow, self
cleaning, prevents ice dams, can’t
bend, dent or crack, does not attach
to roof, will not clog!
Glass City Flowers
1728 Laskey Rd. Toledo
Bernadette, (419) 475-9646
We offer fresh arrangements,
silk arrangements, planters, fruit
baskets, gourmet baskets, candles,
gift baskets, balloons and gift items.
Formerly, The Flower Girls. Come in
and check out our new look and our
new location!
Synergy Sports and Fitness
5400 W. Central Ave. Toledo
Clint, (419) 537-0001
www.synergysportsandfitness.com
Local Health Club featuring state
of the art equipment and training.
Class Packages for yoga, pilates,
spinning, kettles and zumba. Monthly fees with no enrollment fees.
Also, with this you are entitled to the
use of the pool at the Clarion Hotel
on Secor Rd.
Allen’s Professional Steam
Service
Holland
Guy, (419) 868-8424
20 years of customer satisfaction for
restaurant hood cleaning. Also offering concrete cleaning to remove
items such as grease, oil and gum.
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Just Got Paid Payroll Processing
Specialists
1320 Madison Ave. Ste 200, Toledo
Denise, (419) 720-7243
www.justgotpaid.net
ERD Specialty Graphics Inc.
3250 Monroe St. Toledo
Steve, (419) 242-9545
www.erdgraphics.com
Just Got Paid is devoted to processing payroll accurately and efficiently
at a competitive price while providing a high level of support and
personalized service.
Since 1970 we have offered professional, economical commercial
screen printing and die cutting
services. We also offer posters,
decals, tee shirts, foil stamping and
embossing.
Candles, Gifts and More
4314 Milan Rd., Unit 160
Sandusky
Karen, (419) 626-0029
Buckeye and Wolverine Shop
Location 1: 5805 Monroe St.
Sylvania
Merrilee, (419) 885-3472
Huge variety of candles and gifts
featuring Swan Creek Candles. 250
different scents and many shapes
and sizes. Candle accessory gifts,
such as holders and rings. Seasonal gifts for the holidays, too.
Location 2: 26580 N. Dixie Hwy.
Perrysburg
(419) 873-8390
Digi-Tise
28565 Case St. Millbury
Ted, (419) 836-2709
www.digi-tise.com
Locally owned and operated digital
signage advertising company. We
utilize large flat screen monitors to
display your TV style ads at various
high traffic locations. Use your trade
dollars to increase your cash business! Call Ted for complete details!
Dewey’s Handyman & Lawn
Service
Toledo
Scott, (419) 704-4174
20 years experience flipping
houses, so from top to bottom he
does it all! General repair and home
maintenance. All work guaranteed.
Lawn service, trimming, mowing,
landscape planting services, too.
Wolverines and Buckeyes! Everything that the college fan wants! We
have apparel and gift wear, hats,
gifts, leather jackets and more for
babies, kids and adults. We carry
licensed products.
Wolverine and Spartan Shop
43319 Joy Rd.
Canton, MI
(734) 416-0690
Spartans, Wolverines and Buckeyes! Everything that the college
fan wants! We have apparel and gift
wear, hats, gifts, leather jackets and
more for babies, kids and adults.
We carry licensed products.
Adding real
value to your
home...in more
ways than one!
419-843-3867
If you’re interested in enhancing your property with
professional landscaping, we can help. Creating
beautiful outdoor spaces is our specialty, and we’ll blend
our years of experience with your input to make your
landscape something you can be proud of.
We offer:
• Weed & Feed Programs
• Thatching & Aerations
• Grass Seeding
• Insecticide Treatments
• Disease Control
• Landscape Service
• Lawn Care
AWARD
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Landscap!
Design
Lawn Aeration
Most everyone understands the need for regular
feeding, weed control, and proper mowing and
watering in maintaining a thick, green, beautiful lawn.
But did you know that aeration is just as important as any
of these? Once aeration is completed, a lot of good things
begin to happen to your lawn — and continue for months after
the service is performed.
Call today!
419-843-3867
www.lawncreationsusa.com
Licensed & Insured
Family owned & operated
10
Off
Aeration
$
and Seeding
With coupon. Limited time offer.
20 YEARS EXPERIENCE!
AD DESIGN BY: DESIGNING WOMEN 419-536-8973
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HJ’s Prime Cut earns our recognition as TradeFirst.com’s
featured trader! Owners, Brad Holler and Jeff Jensen, have
been in business since 1989 joining TradeFirst the same
year! They have been very successful working trade to their
advantage in spending trade dollars in lieu of cash. We
honor them as a prominent, respected trade business. While
taking in approximately $751,000 in trade business since
1989, they learned quickly that using trade for many needed
services and everyday expenses, they have spent nearly
that same amount! Their superior buying and selling habits
have earned them Elite Status!
TradeFirst has brought them repeated business over the
years, plus new customers spending cash with them through
referrals from trade customers. Great food and word of
mouth is their best form of advertising! They have spent
trade on business expenses such as printing, lawn maintenance, carpet cleaning, flowers, window cleaning, office
equipment, electrical and plumbing services, signs and
restaurant hood cleaning. They launched a radio advertising campaign utilizing trade dollars to increase their cash
business. Brad and Jeff have also used trade for personal
services.
They now have a new look and a new restaurant location!
featured
trader
HJ’s
Prime Cut
Trade was used for some of the remodeling, and they used a
local moving company. They have relocated their restaurant,
once located at 505 E. Alexis Rd., to their original banquet
facility located at 206 New Towne Square. You know where
they’re at! Come and see what they have done at their “new”
location. Their second location at 4630 Heatherdowns Blvd.
is a favorite in the South Toledo area and to theater patrons. They are located directly across from The Stranahan
Theatre.
HJ’s Prime Cut offers fine dining in a casual atmosphere,
serving lunch and dinner. They pride themselves in the
steaks and prime rib on their menu. They also serve seafood, veal, poultry, home made soups, sandwiches and salads. A full bar is available. Come and experience a wonderful meal at HJ’s Prime Cut. Every meal is a cut above! They
are looking forward to seeing you!
Visit them at 206 New Towne Square, 419-476-1616 and
4630 Heatherdowns, 419-380-1616. www.hjsprimecut.com
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Green Edge Lawncare wants your TradeFirst business! They offer
lawn maintenance and landscaping services, on trade! Residential
and commercial. They also offer sprinkler system startups, service
and installs. Serving the Toledo and surrounding areas and bordering
South East MI areas! Contact Mark or Matt today and get your lawn
in shape for the summer! 419-874-5006
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Buckeye Pressure Wash offers commercial and residential power
washing. Let him do all your deck washing, sealing, stripping and
staining this season! He also does power washing of sidewalks,
driveways, homes, buildings and fleet vehicles! Call Bob Moeller
today! 419-385-9274.
Summer is the time to get your painting projects done! Use your trade
dollars with Darnell Painting and have your home looking like new!
They also do commercial work! Call Chuck for all your interior &
exterior painting jobs. They do brush, spray, and roller. Let them quote
your wallpapering, drywall and plaster repairs! Free estimates. Their
number is 419-536-6862.
The summer months mean delicious frozen custard! And Cosmic
Custard has the flavor you are craving! They specialize in freshly
made frozen custard as well as lunches and dinners. Daily custard of
vanilla and chocolate plus a “flavor of the day” is available. Delicious
menu items include hamburgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, hot
dogs, fries, brat burgers and fried cheese curds. Mark your calendar!
Cosmic Custard will be hosting a TradeFirst Networking Party on
Thursday, July 10, 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Call the TradeFirst office for
complete details! 419-843-2555. Cosmic Custard is located at 2007
N. Holland Sylvania Rd., 419-725-2676. www.cosmiccustard.com
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The summer sun is shining brightly and it could be harmful to the
interior of your home or office. It’s time to have your windows tinted by
Brilliant Solar Solutions. They offer Solar Gard window films which
are energy saving, blocks up to 80% heat and blocks damaging rays
without distorting your interior view! Variety of shades to compliment
exterior of your home or business, while shades or blinds are open all
day. Call David Nakashima for a quote today, 419-290-1563.
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Hoen’s Greenhouse & Garden Center has what you’re looking for
just in time for your spring and early summer planting! They have a
wonderful selection of assorted hanging baskets, potted perennials,
potted annuals, flats of flowers, vegetable flats and annual flats. Stop
in to see their colorful assortment of pansies, gerbera daisies, and
primrose! Hoen’s Greenhouse is located at 1710 Perrysburg Holland
Rd. in Holland. 419-865-6566. www.hoensgreenhouse.com
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It’s time to redecorate your home and office! Fenwick Gallery can
help! They are an art gallery and custom frame shop. They also have
unique gifts to choose from. Come see what’s new for summer! New
originals by Folk Artist, Carol Plutz and Wildlife Artist, Harold Roe.
Two locations to serve you! 7638 W. Central (between King and
Centennial), 419-843-2887 and 3433 W. Alexis (at Talmadge), 419475-1651. www.fenwickgalleries.com
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Your Cash Business!
Call Today!
419.843.2555
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phone: 800.933.8723
e-mail: [email protected]
web: www.tradefirst.com
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Mexico, and the
Caribbean. Give
us a call and let us
know what type of
travel interests you!
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Our Professional Tooth Whitening
System Now On Sale!
$175.00
Call for Your Appointment Today
419-693-0569
Charles Michalak D.D.S
3448 Navarre Ave
Oregon, OH 43616
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