Testimonials
The Chelsea Group LLC
My Company has been involved with barter as a member of Metro Trading Association since 1992. We have found it to be an excellent and convenient way of broadening our client base and doing meaningful business with quite a wide range of people, many coming from relatively long distances to shop with us because their Metro Trade dollars are accepted by our stores. These are not only good and loyal people, but they also tend to spend more money per sales ticket than our typical client. Moreover, they would not be shopping with us were it not for our mutual affiliation with MTA, so what's not to like.
On the other side of the ledger, when we go to spend our own trade dollars we have been introduced to some mighty fine vendors in a wide variety of trades and disciplines. This was a pleasant surprise, a bonus really, because when we joined Metro Trading initially all we ever thought about was a new way to grow our business.
As for our relationship with Metro Trading — the brokers, the monthly accounting, the authorization of sales, etc — all extremely professional with competent, polite people at every level.
I would recommend membership in Metro Trading Association and the entire barter concept to anyone looking for an innovative and meaningful way to grow their business.
Yours very truly,
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Cleopatra's, Inc.
How does the small business person thrive in today's world? In a word, CONTACTS!
And what is the best way to relate, business-to-business, in this fast-paced society?
For me, it's been through organizations built for businessmen by businessmen. The one I've found most viable and people-friendly is called Metro Trading Association, aka MTA. As a long-time member, I've found that the people at MTA have not only treated me in a friendly, professional manner — they've found solutions!
Need a new furnace? The people at MTA were able to convert my business-to-business sales into the perfect solution. Gifts top your list? The selections are endless, from jewelry to furs to rides in hot air balloons. Travel on your mind? Check MTA – you may be pleasantly surprised!
From the mundane to the spectacular, Think Trade: Think MTA!
Sincerely,
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Ching Tao Palace
My restaurant has been a member of Metro Trade Association (MTA) since 1983. We were fortunate that a customer of our restaurant introduced Metro Trade Association. I have profited because of my association with MTA.
Here are the do's and don'ts for potential MTA members:
Do join:
- If you want to increase traffic in your establishment
- If you want to save your cash
- If you want to associate with positive people
Do not join:
- If you do not want to increase traffic in your establishment
- If you do not want to save your cash
- If you do not want to associate with positive people
As a productive MTA member, you must use your trade dollars as if they were cash. In other words, use them wisely to increase your cash business, such as advertising, coffee service, and printing. Other uses are to buy gifts for employee incentives or lawn service, etc. Never take more than 10% of your total revenue in trade dollars.
In my opinion, if you follow these golden rules, joining MTA could be that best decision that you have ever made.
Sincerely,
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Russell Carniak, Attorney at Law
I have been a member of Metro Trading Association for over fifteen (15) years. Over that period of time, Metro Trading Association has helped me develop my business and expand my customer base. Michael Mercier and Lois Best have been dedicated to meeting the needs of their members. I have been pleased with the operation of the organization over the years.
The ability to barter has allowed me to purchase many things through the organization that would have otherwise required a cash transaction. The organization has allowed me to purchase many items to continue my business, even allowing me to entertain my clients on trade.
Best regards
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Rochester Telemessaging Center
Rochester Telemessaging Center is proud of our continuiing affiliation with Metro Trading Association. We have been with MTA since 1979. Trade has certainly been instrumental in our growth and continues to do so.
We have used their myriad of products and services for business as well as personal use. Employee gift certificates played an important role for several years as part of our employee business bonus program. Metro Trading Association made it possible to purchase items on trade that we could not justify doing so on a strictly cash basis. Their success continues to insure our own.
Sincerely,
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Optical Designs, Inc.
I wanted to take a moment to thank Metro Trading Association and tell you how much I appreciate what this association has done for me and my business. I have been with MTA since 1985, and in that time I have enjoyed many benefits of being a trade member.
First, I want to remark on the amount of business MTA has generated for my optical company. I have gained many new customers because of barter, and these are customers I would not have otherwise had walk through my door. Not only are they repeat customers, but they are also willing to travel some distance, just to use my business. I can attribute much of this success to the fact that MTA is working continuously to promote my business to the entire trade association.
Trading does work. I have business I wouldn't otherwise have, and the barter I generate from these sales, allows me to make many purchases without spending cash. These include doing advertising on trade for cash business, and also having repair work and home improvement work done on my home.
I have been very happy with MTA and all they have done for my business. We have done tens of thousands of dollars worth of business throughout the years that we would not have otherwise done, if had chosen to stay out of MTA. I would encourage others to consider joining Metro Trading Association. You will be able to increase your business volume and in turn purchase many items for your business and you, that you may not have been able to afford otherwise.
Sincerely,
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Bennings Painting & Industrial Flooring, Inc.
Our company joined with the Metro Trade Association almost four years ago. We have had several opportunities to use this wonderful bartering system. We have been able to use our "metro trade dollars" for improvements to our building from roofing repair to a brand new phone system. Our company has also used this bartering system for many different areas of advertising to increase business revenues.
The company has enjoyed the benefits of heightened productivity and employee satisfaction with the use of Metro Trade. The different activities such as dinners, gift certificates and sporting events that our employees have received as incentives have encouraged and produced the kind of results which our company constantly strives to attain.
Our Metro Trade representatives have been the most helpful in every avenue of our trade experience. They have always helped find items that our company needs or wants quickly and without a hassle. I have to say that our experience with the Metro Trade Association has been enjoyable and very satisfying. Our company has benefited greatly with the use of Metro Trade and will continue to use the Metro Trade Association.
Sincerely,
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