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Welcome To TradeFirst

TradeFirst is the modern incarnation of the world’s oldest economic system. Trade. Barter. Exchange. Now perfected, managed, digitized, and optimized for the 21st Century.

• Conserve cash  
• Expand your marketing reach  
• Grow your base  

• Discover new customers and exceptional vendors

5,000 companies strong, we are a network of savvy business owners and entrepreneurs who trade with each other through the TradeFirst trade bank. Members buy and sell, without spending cash, but using TradeDollars instead. 
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Our members rave about the benefits of TradeFirst.

How Trade Works

Discover. Compete. Grow.

TradeFirst has been helping local main street companies, the real engine of the economy, grow stronger for more than 45 years.  Helping entrepreneurs — it’s what we do. 

With offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Florida, and a nationwide and international reach, we can get you almost anything you need on Trade. 

It’s a smart strategy to grow your business in boom times or tough years alike.  

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Every day, TradeFirst members fill otherwise empty seats at their restaurants and entertainment venues, book jobs in downtime hours, and sell off excess inventory — opportunities they never would have had without our vast local TradeFirst network. 


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🎄✨ Join Us for the Annual TradeFirst Holiday Expo! ✨🎄 Don't miss the biggest event of the year! Join us on Wednesday, November 13, from 4pm to 8pm at the Oakland Expo Center, 2212 Mall Dr, Waterford. Featured Companies and Products: • All About Technology: Explore computers and electronics. • All American Ventilation: Find NFL, MLB, hockey, and soccer jerseys. • All Gutter: Learn about their gutter services. • Allen Entertainment: Try out the putt-putt course hole. • Appliances 4 Less: Discover Serta mattresses and beds in various sizes. Plus, 75 MORE Awesome Exhibitors!!! (Check in daily for more sneak peaks!) Why Attend? 🎁 Complimentary Small Plates and Drinks! 🤝 Promote Your Business! 📅 Plan Your 2025 Advertising! ✈️ Book Winter and Spring Travel! 🎁 Stock Up on Gift Cards! 🛒 Shop TradeMART Treasures! 🆕 New and Favorite Vendors! We love our members and are excited to bring everyone together to support each other and promote local businesses over big chains and internet companies. Open Invitation for Local Business Owners: Interested in joining TradeFirst? Come and see what we're all about! Network with other members, promote your business, and discover the benefits of being part of the TradeFirst community. (248) 544-1350 We can't wait to see you there! #TradeFirstHolidayExpo #ShopLocal #SupportSmallBusiness #HolidayShopping #NetworkingEvent

🎄✨ Join Us for the Annual TradeFirst Holiday Expo! ✨🎄 Don't miss the biggest event...

🎉 Door Prizes and More at the TradeFirst Holiday Expo! 🎉 We have some amazing door prizes up for grabs, including: • ☀️ Solar Panel from Agathon Solar • 👕 Free Shirt from Big Frog Novi • 💳 $100 Gift Card from Body and Soul • 💇 Gift Certificate for Hair Color and Cut from Changez Salon • 🎁 6-Pack Sampler Gift Set from Giuseppes • 💆‍♀️ $150 Spa Gift Certificate from LeVonne de Spa & Salon • 🎆 Fireworks Package from Michigan Fireworks • And many more! We love our members and are excited to bring everyone together to support each other and promote local businesses over big chains and internet companies. Stay tuned for more posts featuring a sample selection of member companies exhibiting and the fantastic products and services they are bringing to the expo. We can't wait to see you there! Are you a local business owner looking to give your business the TradeFirst advantage? Call (248) 544-1350 for a complimentary invitation to the expo! #TradeFirstHolidayExpo #ShopLocal #SupportSmallBusiness #HolidayShopping #NetworkingEvent

🎉 Door Prizes and More at the TradeFirst Holiday Expo! 🎉 We have some amazing...

🎉 Don't miss the TradeFirst Holiday Expo! 🎉 🛍️ Tons of booths with holiday gifts, home goods, and business services. 🍽️ Complimentary small plates and drinks. 🤝 Network and promote your business. 📅 Plan your 2025 advertising. ✈️ Book winter and spring travel. 🎁 Stock up on gift cards for everyone. 🛒 Shop TradeMART treasures with holiday price cuts. 🆕 Meet new and favorite vendors. Join us on November 13, 4pm-8pm, Oakland Expo Center! 🎄✨ Are you a local business owner interested in giving your business the benefit of TradeFirst? Call (248) 544-1350 for a complimentary invitation to the expo. We'd love to meet you and promote your business! #TradeFirstHolidayExpo #ShopLocal #Network #HolidayShopping

🎉 Don't miss the TradeFirst Holiday Expo! 🎉 🛍️ Tons of booths with holiday gifts,...

Join us for our BIGGEST event of the year! TradeFirst Holiday Expo is Wed., Nov 13th at (NEW LOCATION!) Oakland Expo Center in Waterford, MI. FREE admission! FREE small plates & drinks! Premium door prizes! Holiday shop! Book travel! Plan 2025 Advertising! Stock up on gift cards! Shop, shop, shop! Finish holiday shopping all under one roof! Family fun & entertainment! Come for the shopping, stay for the fun! Let's make this holiday season unforgettable together. See you there! 🎄🎁 Do you know a local business owner that would like to give their business the TradeFirst Advantage? Bring them to the expo, or call (248) 544-1350 for a personal invitation.

Join us for our BIGGEST event of the year! TradeFirst Holiday Expo is Wed., Nov...

👕 Ann Arbor T Shirt Company has successfully used TradeFirst Barter Services to grow their business. Join our Business Barter Network Michigan today! #BarterForBusinessGrowth #CashlessBusinessTransactions

👕 Ann Arbor T Shirt Company has successfully used TradeFirst Barter Services to grow their...

Floridians, looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday night on Trade?@turn3sportsbar in Boca Raton has live music from The Bango Bangos starting at 9:30 p.m. tonight. Stop in for fan favorite bar cuisine and delicious drinks with a gift certificate on trade from TradeFirst.com. #tradefirst #turn3sportsbar #livemusic

Floridians, looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday night on Trade?@turn3sportsbar in Boca...

Let's Go Tigers! 🐯 Cheer on Detroit's beloved baseball team with gear from TradeFirst Member FanaticU! 📣 FanaticU and TradeFirst: It's A WIN-WIN! 'We’ve been with TradeFirst for years and years. We use it for window cleaning, for both our business and home. We have Thomas’ cater all of our parties. YUM! Oil changes, car repair, restaurants, gifts, haunted houses, building our new addition, and much much more. Even travel! We love it and love meeting new customers who we may never have gotten to meet if they hadn’t seen us as a TradeFirst member. We love Liz our Trade rep. She knows us so well now and calls us when she thinks we should use TradeFirst to help with a project." – Greg and Jodi Every, FanaticU TradeFirst.com FanaticU.com #letsgotigers #detroittigers #fanaticu #jerseys #tradefirst

Let's Go Tigers! 🐯 Cheer on Detroit's beloved baseball team with gear from TradeFirst Member...

What can your company do with Trade Dollars? TradeFirst members use their trade dollars to pay for everyday business and personal expenses. These include printing, dental, auto repairs, dry cleaning, optical, lawn and parking lot maintenance, cleaning services, dining, advertising, travel accommodations and much much more. So, a more accurate question might be, “What can you NOT do with trade dollars?” TradeFirst.com. #tradefirst #bartering #business #entrepreneurship

What can your company do with Trade Dollars? TradeFirst members use their trade dollars to...

Andrea Jones from @NothingBundtCakes loves the TradeFirst network, and you will too! TradeFirst.com. #tradefirst #nothingbundtcakes #networking #business

Andrea Jones from @NothingBundtCakes loves the TradeFirst network, and you will too! TradeFirst.com. #tradefirst #nothingbundtcakes...

TradeFirst Florida Family. It's really heating up as we approach summer. Don't let this be you and your employees! Get cool AC on trade with United A/C and Refrigeration: GoUnitedAC.com All Services Air Conditioning: AllServicesAirConditioning.com Cooling Power: CoolingPowerCorp.com Cool Running Air Inc.: CoolRunningsAir.com all at TradeFirst.com. #tradefirst #barter #ac #airconditioning #hvac #floridabusiness

TradeFirst Florida Family. It's really heating up as we approach summer. Don't let this be...

Today's member spotlight is shining on Turtlehut Internet Marketing. A proud TradeFirst member, Turtlehut is committed to a new kind of Internet Marketing; one that's all about Your Business. Learn more about this marketing company you can trade with through TradeFirst at Turtlehut.com. #tradefirst #barter #bartering #marketing #internetmarketing #memberspotlight

Today's member spotlight is shining on Turtlehut Internet Marketing. A proud TradeFirst member, Turtlehut is...

Truth: TradeFirst has been setting the industry standard for barter since 1978 in Michigan, Ohio, and Florida/Caribbean, and networks with hundreds of barter exchanges throughout the United States and beyond. However, newcomers to trade often encounter a lot of false information about bartering and trade networks. At TradeFirst, we don’t want anyone to miss out on the barter revolution. So, we’ve gathered a list of the most common myths about barter and trade networks on our website: TradeFirst.com. For example, many people think trade exchange involves a time-consuming and complicated process but bartering through TradeFirst is easy and hassle-free and we guide you through each step of the process. #tradefirst #bartering #barter #businesses #truth

Truth: TradeFirst has been setting the industry standard for barter since 1978 in Michigan, Ohio,...

"You'd be hard pressed to not find something that you need with Trade." John Hoose from LaVida Massage has helped his business grow with TradeFirst, start growing yours today at TradeFirst.com. #tradefirst #barter #business #entrepreneurship

"You'd be hard pressed to not find something that you need with Trade." John Hoose...

This Memorial Day, and every day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service of our country. #memorialday #thankyou #rememberandhonor

This Memorial Day, and every day, we remember and honor those who gave their lives...

Gone, but not forgotten. #memorial day

Gone, but not forgotten. #memorial day

Are you looking to promote your business to families across Florida? Consider using your Trade Dollars on advertising from Point! Publishing. PointPubs.com TradeFirst.com #tradefirst #barter #florida #floridabusinesses

Are you looking to promote your business to families across Florida? Consider using your Trade...

Today's member spotlight is shining on @thewhitneydetroit. Built in 1894, Detroit's most iconic mansion now includes a world famous fine dining restaurant, a rumored to be haunted ghost bar and gorgeous gardens for guests to enjoy! And? The Whitney is a proud TradeFirst member. Start trading with businesses like The Whitney today at TradeFirst.com. #trade #tradefirst #barter #thewhitney #detroit

Today's member spotlight is shining on @thewhitneydetroit. Built in 1894, Detroit's most iconic mansion now...

When you join TradeFirst, you immediately gain access to 5,000+ new potential customers and collaborators in our other members. As part of the TradeFirst family, you'll become part of a searchable database accessible to our other member business owners and their card-carrying employees. And you can advertise to this captive and invested audience in our TradeFirst email newsletter. Learn more at TradeFirst.com. #tradefirst #barter #customers #collaboration #network #tradefirstfamily

When you join TradeFirst, you immediately gain access to 5,000+ new potential customers and collaborators...

What can your company buy on trade? The opportunities are endless at TradeFirst.com. Join our roster of over 5,000 other business owners to start attracting new customers, driving revenue and conserving cash through our smart business network. #tradefirst #barter #trade #network #business #conservecash

What can your company buy on trade? The opportunities are endless at TradeFirst.com. Join our...

Trade First Florida Family! Whether you're looking for a fun atmosphere with live music seven nights a week, Sunday brunch, weekday happy hour, nightly dinner specials, breakfast served daily or an event space to host your next special occasion, @galuppis is here to serve you. AND they have gift certificates on Trade! TradeFirst.com #livemusic #entertainment #dining #barter #tradefirst #business #floridabusinesses

Trade First Florida Family! Whether you're looking for a fun atmosphere with live music seven...

Today's Member Spotlight is shining on @dawntoduskcleaningmi. Dawn Winter, CEO of Dawn to Dusk Cleaning Service, started her journey in the cleaning business in 2006. Inspired by her own experiences, she sought to make a difference for her clients by giving them the gift of time and freedom from household chores. This desire to help others and create a better life for her family motivated her to become a CEO in the cleaning industry. Joining TradeFirst helped her continue to grow her clientele as well as share the freedom from cleaning with them as well. Learn more about Dawn's journey and her love for Trade First at TradeFirst.com. #barter #bartering #tradefirst #entrepreneur #business #ceo #businessowner #entrepreneurship #success

Today's Member Spotlight is shining on @dawntoduskcleaningmi. Dawn Winter, CEO of Dawn to Dusk Cleaning...

🚀 Unlock Growth with Barter: How Small Businesses Can Benefit! 🤝 Many small business owners think they need cash to reach their goals. While “Cash is King,” the real secret to growth lies in building relationships with other businesses. By trading services instead of cash, everyone wins! So, how do you connect with companies that need your services? It's simple. Join TradeFirst.com! As a member, you gain access to a vast network of businesses ready to trade services, helping you save cash and grow faster. Why TradeFirst.com? 🔹 Competitive Edge: Access services from other TradeFirst members, saving your cash for other needs. 🔹 Unlimited Resources: Connect with local businesses and support each other’s growth. 🔹 Reputation & Referrals: Build a strong local presence and earn valuable referrals. Ready to grow your business without spending more cash? Join TradeFirst.com today! 🌐 👉 Contact Us: 📞 Michigan: (248) 544-1350 📞 Ohio: (419) 843-2555 📞 Florida: (954) 781-5000 Or reach out through our website's contact form. Partner with TradeFirst and watch your business thrive! 🌱✨ #SmallBusiness #Barter #BusinessGrowth #TradeFirst

🚀 Unlock Growth with Barter: How Small Businesses Can Benefit! 🤝 Many small business owners...

Happy Mother's Day from the TradeFirst team!

Happy Mother's Day from the TradeFirst team!

TradeFirst Florida Family! Make sure the outside of your business/residence reflects what's on the inside. Use your TradeDollars on lawn care this spring at TradeFirst.com. QualityLawnCareAndService.com #lawncare #landscaping #floridabusinesses #trade #tradefirst

TradeFirst Florida Family! Make sure the outside of your business/residence reflects what's on the inside....

Founded in 1978, we are one of the nation’s most experienced and established trade networks, brokering over half a billion dollars in trade in more than 1,000 categories of goods and services. Learn more at TradeFirst.com. #tradefirst #barter #trade #history

Founded in 1978, we are one of the nation’s most experienced and established trade networks,...

Detroiters! Looking for a place for dinner before a concert, game, festival or show? Look no further than HarborHouseMi.com for the finest in seafood, steaks, drinks and more! What's even better? They're on trade at TradeFirst.com. #harborhouse #seafood #steaks #dineinthed #detroit #tradefirst #trade

Detroiters! Looking for a place for dinner before a concert, game, festival or show? Look...

💐Mother's Day is right around the corner. Floridians, check out these florists and give mom a gift she'll love.💐 TradeFirst.com @theflowerchoice @2lipsfloraldesign @brigittesflowersgalore #flowers #mothersday #moms #trade #traderfirst

💐Mother's Day is right around the corner. Floridians, check out these florists and give mom...

Trade Your Excess – ANYTHING – Through TradeFirst! Modern business-to-business bartering is an excellent alternative to small business loans, and an excellent way for businesses of all sizes to speed up their growth while conserving their cash. Don’t let your competitors beat you to the punch! Join TradeFirst today and leave THEM to wonder how you became so successful so quickly. TradeFirst.com #trade #tradefirst #barter #business #smallbusiness #entrepreneur

Trade Your Excess – ANYTHING – Through TradeFirst! Modern business-to-business bartering is an excellent alternative...

Slide on over to TradeFirst.com to find out how you can start creating value through trade! #tradefirst #trade #barter #business #entrepreneurship

Slide on over to TradeFirst.com to find out how you can start creating value through...

Can you read this first line of letters for us? T R A D E How about the second? F I R S T If you didn't see the name of the The Smart Network for Business, you might need to get your eyes checked. And Floridians, we have eye care options on trade for you! Dr. Francine Camporeale and Dr. Brown at newlookeyewear.com in Boca Raton and Margate Eyecare Inc. in Margate margate-eyecare.com #eyecare #glasses #optometry #florida #floridabusinesses #trade #tradefirst

Can you read this first line of letters for us? T R A D E...

We're so excited to welcome some new TradeFirst members! Start trading with the following businesses today at TradeFirst.com. Bad Granny's Barbeque in Plymouth, MI: BadGrannysBBQ.com Dust to Glory in Howell, MI: Dust2GloryLLC.com Ever – Joy Rent All Corp in Detroit, MI: EverJoyRental.com Flawless Face and Body LLC in Ferndale, MI: FlawlessFaceAndBody.com Ford House – Visitor Center in Grosse Pointe Shores, MI: FordHouse.org Jason's Outdoor Services LLC in Troy, MI: JasonsOutdoorServices.com Michigan Epoxy LLC in Dearborn, MI: MichiganEpoxyFlooring.com Party Adventures Inc. in Saint Clair Shores, MI: PartyAdventuresUSA.com Pendy's Grosse Pointe in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI: ThePendys.com Ridley's Bakery Cafe in Troy, MI: RidleysBakery.com Salt + Ko in Southfield, MI: SaltAndKo.com Wayne Lawn and Garden in Canton, MI: WayneLawn.com #trade #tradefirst #barter #newmembers

We're so excited to welcome some new TradeFirst members! Start trading with the following businesses...

Member Spotlight! @buddyspizzadet and TradeFirst.com together make a recipe for success. Since joining TradeFirst in the 1980s, Buddy’s Pizza has not only delighted taste buds with its delicious pizza but has also leveraged the power of TradeDollars to enhance its operational efficiency and bottom line. With a staggering two million dollars in TradeFirst transactions, Buddy’s Pizza has seamlessly integrated the benefits of trade into its business model. #tradefirst #trade #buddyspizza #pizza #barter

Member Spotlight! @buddyspizzadet and TradeFirst.com together make a recipe for success. Since joining TradeFirst in...

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 🗓️ TradeMART Open House Join us Wednesday, May 1 • 1pm–7pm 10 Vendors • FREE Food • Special Open House Pricing on Select Items Shop TradeMART for Patio Furniture, Grills, Yard & Power Tools, Toys, Snacks, Paper Products, Bikes & Sporting Goods... TradeFirst Office, 23200 Coolidge Hwy, Oak Park Pre-order! Kaeleigh, (248) 544-1350

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 🗓️ TradeMART Open House Join us Wednesday, May 1 • 1pm–7pm 10...

TradeFirst Floridians! Looking for your next adventure? Look no further than sunrise.paddleboards in Fort Lauderdale, which is currently offering gift cards on trade at TradeFirst.com. Splash into some fun this spring! #florida #trade #tradefirst #floridians #paddleboards #funinthesun

TradeFirst Floridians! Looking for your next adventure? Look no further than sunrise.paddleboards in Fort Lauderdale,...

TradeFirst’s Million Dollar Club is a prestigious showcase of businesses that have surpassed the $1 Million sales milestone through our thriving barter network. For more than four decades, TradeFirst has been the driving force behind countless businesses, empowering them to save precious cash, boost their sales figures, and draw in a wave of new customers. Head over to TradeFirst.com to see who's in the club! #trade #barter #tradefirst #milliondollar

TradeFirst’s Million Dollar Club is a prestigious showcase of businesses that have surpassed the $1...

Whether you're looking locally or nationally, we're the smart network for businesses like yours to trade. Learn more at TradeFirst.com. #trade #tradefirst #business #entrepreneur #local #national

Whether you're looking locally or nationally, we're the smart network for businesses like yours to...

We think you've been working too hard! You should book yourself a spa day on trade at TradeFirst.com. Check out these Florida businesses offering gift certificates on trade. #trade #tradefirst #spaday #florida #floridabusinesses dermalbody.com tipsyfortlauderdale.com salon51op.square.site thewellgroomedgentleman.com harmonyorganicspa.com karmaseven.com

We think you've been working too hard! You should book yourself a spa day on...

One of the best perks of TradeFirst membership is travel on Trade. Cancun? Jamaica? California? Vegas? Where do you want to go? TRADEFIRST TRAVEL can get you there in style. Our network has hundreds of travel partners Being able to afford exciting travel destination, without spending cash? Priceless. TradeFirst.com. #travel #tradefirst #trade #barter #vacation #holiday

One of the best perks of TradeFirst membership is travel on Trade. Cancun? Jamaica? California?...

No one likes being left out! Join our community of over 5,000 business owners. We'll help you attract new customers, drive revenue and conserve cash through our smart business network. TradeFirst.com #trade #tradefirst #barter #business #entrepreneur #network

No one likes being left out! Join our community of over 5,000 business owners. We'll...

Florida members! Looking for a place to treat your employees or charm your clients? Check out our restaurant guide. Call for current hour and menu options. And don't forget to tip! TradeFirst.com #floridarestaurants #floridabusinesses #trade #tradefirst #barter #florida #restaurants

Florida members! Looking for a place to treat your employees or charm your clients? Check...

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Thursday, Nov 16 at the Elite Sportsplex
2220 Mall Dr E, Waterford Twp, MI 48328
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Holiday Expo – FL
Join us 4-8pm
Thursday, Nov 16 at the Elite Sportsplex
2220 Mall Dr E, Waterford Twp, MI 48328
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3200 Coolidge Hwy
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-544-1350

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7858 W. Central
Toledo, OH 43617
419-843-2555

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6425 NW 5th Way
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
954-781-5000

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