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From Slow Season to Sold Out: How TradeFirst Members Win in January
Start 2026 strong with TradeFirst. January might be slower for some businesses, but TradeFirst members are already turning open calendars and extra inventory into new customers, stronger cash flow, and real momentum for the year ahead. Thank you to every member who is kicking off the year by leaning into

Finishing 2025 Strong: How TradeFirst Members Turned the Holiday Season into New Opportunity
What an incredible finish to 2025 with our TradeFirst community. December is always a big month for local businesses, and this year our members truly showed what it means to put trade in action—filling calendars, moving inventory, and saying “yes” to new opportunities right through the holiday rush. From holiday

What an incredible day at the TradeFirst Holiday Expo! Thank you to everyone!
This was our best event yet! The room was filled with amazing vendors showcasing holiday gifts, seasonal services, and unique products you can only find through TradeFirst. It was fantastic seeing so many members and local business owners connecting, networking, and putting trade in action. We appreciate your support and

TradeFirst Holiday Expo: Celebrate Business Growth and Community Connection at Elite Sportsplex
Waterford, Michigan — TradeFirst is thrilled to announce the TradeFirst Holiday Expo, happening today at Elite Sportsplex in Waterford, Michigan! This festive community celebration brings together business owners, entrepreneurs, and local professionals for an afternoon of networking, discovery, and holiday cheer—plus incredible shopping and dining experiences. More Than Just Holiday Spirit —

Celebrate Opportunity: Your Holiday Marketplace for Small Business Success
TradeFirst Holiday Expo – Thursday, November 13, 2025 Elite Sportsplex | Waterford, Michigan | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Big news for TradeFirst members and local business owners alike—the most anticipated event of the year is here! We’re thrilled to announce the TradeFirst Holiday Expo, taking place Thursday, November 13, 2025,

TradeFirst Continues to Expand in the Caribbean: A New Wave of Travel & Trade Opportunities
Big news for TradeFirst members and resort owners alike—TradeFirst has officially gone tropical!We’re thrilled to announce our newest partnerships with a growing list of premier Caribbean resorts, opening the door to unforgettable island getaways and powerful new advertising opportunities. For Members: Your Trade Dollars Just Got More Valuable Imagine booking

Combat Inflation With TradeFirst
Inflation, inflation, inflation. We hear about it on the news, at the bar, and from family and friends, too. How do we escape it? As business owners and consumers, we see sky-high prices when we fill our tanks at the fuel pump and buy groceries at the market. With the

Invest In Your Business With A TradeFirst Line of Credit
LINES of CREDIT are a great way to meet your ongoing business needs. But with interest rates high and payback usually requiring cash (and lots of it). Credit lines are problematic, right? But — what if you could get credit on TRADE? And not have to deplete cash reserves to

Advertising & Marketing Without Cash
TradeFirst.com members have the unique opportunity to pay for advertising without tapping into their cash accounts. The following tips come from the four corners of the globe, and the TF Media Department. Before advertising becomes an idea and grows into a program, you have to master the basics. What Is

How Small Businesses Benefit by Barter
Many small business owners just assume that they need cash resources to meet their goals. After all, they say that “Cash is King.” However, the truth is that small businesses need relationships with other new businesses to grow. This way, they can trade services instead of cash, and all parties

What Can My Company Do With Trade Dollars?
At TradeFirst, we are always happy to answer questions about our company, our community, and our services. And business owners often want to know about trade dollars. What are they, and what can they do with them? In business-to-business trading, successful business owners within our community sell goods and services

Successful Business Owners
TradeFirst wants you to join our community so that you can team up with like-minded business owners and enjoy the benefits of business to business bartering. There are over 10,000 card-carrying members within our network – in Michigan, Ohio, and in Florida/the Caribbean. So, whether you are interested in local
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