Discover what makes Island Barter Exchange's trade system different from others. Our simple 5-step process helps businesses trade goods and services across Hawaii, Las Vegas, SF Bay Area and Nationwide.
Please contact us directly via phone or email, and we can get together and get you signed up if we're a great fit for each other.
We connect high-quality independents, professionals, restaurants, service providers and other small business in a curated, supportive community. Members trade goods and services at full value using trade credits—conserving cash while accessing what they need. IBE is more than barter: it's a community that builds relationships and drives real growth. Membership is selective, by invitation only, with careful vetting to maintain high standards.
Once You're IN we'll reach out right away to get you connected and matched up with the right trade opportunities. We guide you step-by-step: listing the key things you offer, then spotting the perfect fits from what's already on the block (and business you would appreciate in our directory). It's simple—turn what you're great at into fast, cash-saving wins for your business.
All members have an assigned trade director who will specifically work with them. This trade director will promote your listed or offered items and services with other members. Promotions will run through the IBE member's platform, emails, phone calls, and social media posts.
All members are expected to trade their goods and services at their full, fair prevailing prices. We keep in constant contact with all members to monitor fair trading policies.
Moreover, all members are required to agree with the IBE code of conduct upon membership. If a member feels they weren't treated right, their trade director can help mediate with the other member to ensure the situation is rectified.
For first few trades, when you spot goods or services you'd like to trade for, reach out to us. Often the best way to get started—especially with our many partners—is to go through your IBE trade broker first.
They'll set up the connection smoothly and broker the deal if needed.From there, members usually handle straightforward trades directly, but you can always call on your trade director at any point. We step in to advocate for you, keep momentum going, and make sure everything works in your favor—whether it's the first conversation or closing the transaction.
We stay closely involved, checking in weekly (and daily during active deals) so nothing falls through the cracks. Everything is tracked transparently in our system: you receive clear monthly statements showing your purchases, sales, and current balance.
Our team knows the process inside out and stays up to speed on what members offer—so you always have knowledgeable, hands-on support.
When you spend trade credits, you're offsetting cash expenses—getting what you want without touching your wallet. When members accept trade credits, they fill empty restaurant tables, book open appointment slots, and move extra inventory—keeping things busy and cash flow strong.
Even better: it brings in a whole new crowd who might skip that spa treatment, nice dinner out, massage, house cleaning, or extra adventure if it meant paying cash... but with trade credits, they happily say yes and enjoy life a little more.
By doing this, members gain access to a demographic of new customers that may not have been accessible otherwise.Trading makes everything feel smarter, simpler, and way more fun.
This isn't just trading stuff. It's flipping the script on how business gets done—more freedom, more connections, more wins. Ready to level up?
