"When first introduced to barter we started small being a little leery about the paperwork. With guidance and help we worked it out with our bookkeeper, it is very important to us that our paper work is in order; the process was easier than we anticipated. We find out it to be a useful promotional tool. But where we use it the most is in contests for our guests and staff. Recently we have started to use CBS for more of our company supply needs and it is proving again to be a very useful tool. We appreciate the new business and contacts that have come in to find we are a hidden Charleswood salon and spa gem, they didn't know existed. Thank you CBS."
Deb McMillin, Co-OwnerCity Looks Salon and Spa
Member Since 2007
"As business professionals, Cor-dent Dental Centre recognizes the importance of developing strong, lasting relationships with reputable companies. I would like to personally extend my sincere thanks for all your referrals. I would recommend CBS to any company who could benefit from your unique and well-organized bartering system. We look forward to continuing our strong business relationship with CBS."
Dr. Sundeep PatelCor-dent Dental Centre
Member Since 2002
"I spend my trade dollars on a multitude of different products and services including: Vehicle maintenance and repairs, ink cartridges, painting and courier service. I also utilize my trade dollars personally, for employee incentives and client promos. Simply put, barter is a powerful business tool, but only with the right organization and CBS is that organization."
Dave Littleford, Co-OwnerCopy Plus Printers
Member Since 2005
"We have been members of CBS now for several years and upon joining, we received new clientele. With the trade dollars that we have recently earned, we purchased all new appliances for our kitchen. The staff at CBS is very helpful in assisting and working with us to utilize our trade dollars."
Darren PallenDarren Pallen Productions
Member Since 2003
"I would like to commend CBS for the work they do bringing the business community together. CBS has allowed me to advertise, take the family out to dinner, fix and wash the car, get my printing done, along with countless other things, without touching my existing cash flow. They have also added to my existing cash flow by word of mouth advertising. The office staff is friendly and will go out of their way to help out in any way they can."
Dave Hellmann, OwnerDave's Carpet Cleaning
Member Since 2005
"The key is to be creative in your spending and you'll love your barter dollars. We have used ours for catering, house renos, haircuts, and gifts and we now have a fantastic dentist (who we are taking our toddler to as well. The CBS Team are always on top of your wish list and work extremely hard to make sure you can spend your hard earned dollars on the things that are important to you."
Jeff and Cari Didham, PartnersEnvisage Design Group
Member Since 2002
"I have been a member of CBS since its inception in 1995 and have known both Tony Barracano and Dale Luciow prior to this, through other business dealings. In all this time, my company and I have greatly benefited both financially and socially through an ever-expanding network of excellent CBS contacts. I have found both partners to be honest, forthright, hardworking men of integrity, who I am also pleased to call friends. I would not hesitate in recommending a membership with CBS to any business owner seeking growth and success for their company."
Roman Hnatiuk, PresidentFederal Independent Realty
Member Since 1995
"The Staff at CBS are very friendly and helpful and their terms are very simple. I have called many times for information and I have received fast, informative help ASAP! Any questions or concerns are managed promptly and professionally. This concept is not only a great way to advertise your business, but also to connect with other businesses. Thank you CBS for always making me feel special!"
VickyKildonan Lock Service
Member Since 2007
"I would like to share how pleased we have been with Canadian Barter System. I was not really aware of trade until someone from their company approached me with the concept. It has been a great experience and I have grown to really appreciate my trade business."
Harinderpal CheemaOwner of Executive Limousine Service
Member Since 2008
"We have been members of CBS for a number of years and consider them to be both efficient and professional. Throughout the course of our relationship, we have experienced nothing but exemplary service and good will. The staff has always been friendly and helpful any time I have called. If you are interested in the Barter system, this is the company for you."
Kathy PensackFort Garry Brewing Company Ltd.
Member Since 2005
"Barter in a nutshell? 90% of the customers that come to our store and use barter were not cash customers before. So, you are not converting cash generating customers into barter dollars, you are creating new business to drive the barter side. The biggest upside is that you are now paying for many business expenses with barter accumulated dollars and that leaves us with more cash flow. Barter accumulated dollars are at your cost of services and even after adding in any sales commissions, it's a good thing."
David Hudson, OwnerMidwest Tire and Auto Centre
Member Since 1996
"All I can say is my expectations have been met and vastly exceeded. The professional and energetic fashion in which they consistently approach business is ideas for long term mutually beneficial business relationships. Not only are we happy with the new clients we have acquired over the years but are equally happy with their assistance in dealing with the other members of their group when we need a product or service.
I highly recommend to anyone with a product or service to take advantage of the aggressive way CBS sources buyers and sellers and matches them together. In today's business environment solution selling is where it's at. Keep the great leads coming!"
Bill Milne, PresidentMilne Office Systems
Member Since 1997
"I wanted to take a minute and thank you myself, and from all of us at MCNA for the superior service you give us day after day to year after year. The Canadian Barter System has been fast, efficient and accurate ever since the day we joined you in 2006!
With the economy being so fragile at the present time, the barter networking opens doors with other businesses we might have never had the opportunity to encounter otherwise. I have highly recommended CBS and you personally numerous times over the past years and confidently so. Please keep up the excellent work and feel free to give my name to anyone that questions your business and services."
Koreen Sims, Classified Advertising Sales ManagerManitoba Community Newspaper Association
Member Since 2005
"As a business owner managing cash flow is one of my main challenges. Canadian Barter System has helped me alleviate some of these challenges by leveraging on the power of barter dollars. Everyone in your organization, from office staff to management, deserve to be recognized for playing their part in making Canadian Barter System the fine organization it is today. They are always working with me to utilize my trade dollars and I am proud to be a part of CBS, what Winnipeg barter is all about."
Leslie, OwnerThe Clean Concept
Member Since 2002
"I have been with CBS since their inception 14 years ago and have watched them grow into a fine organization. At this time the energy created by the present staff is outstanding and they are extremely helpful in accomplishing my wants and needs for goods and services."
Mark, OwnerTradesman Mechanical
Member Since 1995