OPEN THE DOOR TO A WHOLE NEW FINANCIAL FUTURE.

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1 OPEN THE DOOR TO A WHOLE NEW FINANCIAL FUTURE.

2 FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY

3 Experts estimate that millions of companies, especially young ones, employ barter as a regular or occasional business tool. Entrepreneur.com If you re low on cash and up for new business, bartering for goods and services can be a shrewd business move. Business Week Online A W h o l e N e w F i n a n c i a l F u t u r e Own your own business Control your own destiny Instant income O P P O R T U N I T Y, A N D A $ 2 0 B I L L I O N I N D U S T R Y, A W A I T Residual income This is an opportunity that could change your life and your financial future dramatically. This is the Tradebank Franchise a chance to own your own business and to be part of one of the fastest growing, most dynamic industries in the world: the barter industry. Comprehensive Training Protected territory Barter the trading of goods and services for those of another has grown to over a $20 billion-a-year industry. Currently, 92% of Fortune 500 companies and hundreds of thousands of other businesses around the world barter. Trade has become a highly valued business method in world commerce and Tradebank International is a world leader. Proprietary technology Personal barter benefits Your Tradebank Franchise will provide you instant income, as well as important residual income. You ll be fully trained and provided the tools you need to be successful. You ll be guaranteed a protected territory. Plus, you ll be on the cutting edge, part of a company that is using the Internet and state-of-the art proprietary technology to revolutionize a multi-billion dollar industry. This is Tradebank. The opportunity of a lifetime is now.

4 Barter gives clients a competitive edge. Barter network clients tend to shop within the system first, and satisfied barter customers make referrals to cash customers. Kiplinger s Bartering serves as an attractive solution for business owners because it enables them to get fair market value for excess inventory and underperforming assets. Entrepreneur Magazine Tradebank is a no-brainer decision for both business owners and perspective franchise owners alike. In fact, I believe that the future of Tradebank is so bright that I got my family involved and recently purchased my third franchise. B A R T E R : A D Y N A M I C, G R O W I N G Steve Watson Tradebank of Atlanta Southeast, Southwest & Atlanta-Dekalb I N D U S T R Y Tradebank is your chance to be involved in a dynamic industry that is projected to grow at a phenomenal rate over 500% in the next decade. This exponential growth is easy to understand. Barter is a business tool that can be used by virtually every business owner or professional anyone who wants to conserve cash and increase profits. The market is basically limitless and the same can be said for your financial potential. A Dynamic Leader Tradebank International Inc. is an International Barter Exchange headquartered in Lawrenceville, Georgia, with offices across the U.S., Canada and Europe. We began doing business in 1987 when our first trade moved excess inventory for a client, enabling that company to trade for many business related expenses. Since then we have completed millions of trade transactions, each substantially benefiting our clients. A Dynamic Day A Tradebank franchise also proves attractive because every day is different. The ho-hum routine of getting up each day and trudging to the office, doing the same repetitive tasks, having someone always looking over your shoulder it doesn t exist with Tradebank. Ours is a dynamic, ever-changing business, where each day you ll be energized by fresh challenges and an opportunity to continually think outside the box. Today, Tradebank is one of the largest barter exchanges in the world. Ours is a successful, rapidly growing corporation that offers an excellent opportunity for franchise ownership in a creative and unique industry. CURRENT 500% growth over the next decade IN TEN YEARS PROJECTED INDUSTRY GROWTH TRADE VOLUME (T$) 35,000,000 30,000,000 25,000,000 20,000,000 15,000,000 10,000,000 5,000, TRADEBANK INTERNATIONAL TRADE VOLUME GROWTH

5 Bartering allows goods that would otherwise have to be bought with hard-earned cash to instead be acquired at wholesale price or the value of a product when measured in overhead costs. - Business Wire Tradebank is just another opportunity for business owners and professionals to take on additional business. I view this as revenue that I would not have if not for Tradebank. - Larry Baum Owner OK Transfer & Storage Tradebank not only helps us conserve our cash, but also brings in additional cash business as well. H O W B A R T E R W O R K S - David Hill Owner Sunshine Enterprise Services, Inc. In barter s simplest form, two businesses or professionals trade items of equivalent value. Tradebank, however, opens up a whole new dimension in trading. Now a company doesn t have to find another company that simultaneously needs its product or service. Only one trader s need is required to start the process and with the help of a trade broker, everyone comes out with something they need. How Tradebank Works Tradebank completes trades for its clients much like a commercial bank does for checks, or a brokerage firm does for stocks. As an intermediary, Tradebank receives a commission on each trade transaction and saves all parties the trouble and process of collection, exchange of goods, or matching needs exactly with those of another party. Tradebank Classic Card The transactions between companies are actually converted to barter credits or trade dollars (one trade dollar is equal to one U.S. dollar in value) and are reflected as balances in each trading company s trade account. The accounts are maintained and serviced by Tradebank. The transactions are credited immediately, so there are no receivables, collection efforts, or bad debts involved. Vacations Real Estate Technology Healthcare

6 The biggest benefit we have realized from Tradebank was the immediate, incremental business that probably would not have come to us as cash customers. It was a big boon to our sales and that additional revenue has been used to purchase business and personal needs that were once paid for with cash. - Steve Billings Owner Oreck Factory Showroom From the start, Tradebank has brought us a tremendous amount of new business and has provided invaluable word of mouth advertising that has resulted in both new and repeat business. - Sam Jamal Owner Marco s Cantina B A R T E R I S S M A R T E R While many franchising opportunities are confined to niche markets, that s not the case with Tradebank. It would be hard to think of a business or professional who could not benefit from the services of Tradebank. Step out your door and the world is your market nearly every single business owner is a candidate for barter. The Why Of Barter Smart traders trade for those things, which they need or want and would normally spend cash on in the marketplace. By bartering, a company is able to: Leave cash in the business Buy other products or services at its own wholesale cost Pay for its purchases with its own products or services Spend trade dollars from new customers whose business the company would not have received otherwise Convert excess inventory or unused capacity into tangible assets T r a d e b a n k : A D o z e n A d v a n t a g e s 1. New business on a continuing basis 2. Conserves cash flow 3. Increases profits 4. Buy at your wholesale cost 5. Lowers overhead costs 6. Referrals from clients brings new cash customers 7. No accounts receivable 8. No bad checks or bad debts 9. Itemized monthly statements 10. Valuable new business contacts 11. International trading privileges 12. Guaranteed new business or money-back guarantee Restaurants Tickets/Entertainment Office Furniture Contractors

7 I enjoy the feeling of knowing that I am helping my clients grow their business and enhance their lifestyle. - Shea Bailey Tradebank of the Upper Cumberland As the first employee of Tradebank International, Inc. I have worked as a broker as well as the National Training Director for the past twenty years. I am now fulfilling a dream of many years by obtaining my own Tradebank franchise. - Faythe Willis, CTB Tradebank of North Georgia Y O U R T R A D E B A N K O P E R A T I O N As a Tradebank Franchise Owner, or what we call a, you ll be building your Tradebank business with the thousands of businesses in your territory. Business owners and professionals may join Tradebank for a one-time fee of $495 and begin trading for business and/or personal needs. Your Tradebank Transactions Each time one of your clients makes a trade purchase, a 12% - 14% cash transaction fee is charged to the buyer at the time the transaction takes place. Transactions are processed on a 24/7 basis through the corporate office and a credit or debit is posted to the appropriate accounts. The Corporate office does all the back office bookkeeping and updates the accounts. All clients are provided with monthly statements reflecting each transaction and may also view their account in real time on the Internet. Your Tradebank Broker To maximize the opening of your Franchise Operation, a highly trained professional Tradebank Broker will be assigned to provide the broker services until you attain your first 50 clients, allowing you to concentrate your efforts on building your business. Your Trade Broker is the key to your success as a Franchise Owner. The function of the Trade Broker is to help facilitate the sale of your client s goods and services throughout the Tradebank system and locate the goods and services your clients wish to purchase. Your Tradebank Advantage In addition to managing and running a profitable Tradebank franchise, you ll assist your clients in a number of ways. You ll help them increase sales with new customers and business referrals. You ll help them be more profitable by converting excess capacity or inventory into products and services their company needs. Also, you ll show them how to conserve cash with trade dollars for both personal and business use. It s all easily done. Tradebank provides a step-by-step procedure to set up your Tradebank Regional Office and provides complete training for you and your staff.

8 It s an amazing feeling you get when you see the difference that Tradebank can make for businesses big or small. It s phenomenal. - Matt Fowler Tradebank of Omaha With Tradebank, I know that I have a business model that has a true, built-in value that actually helps people succeed in business while enhancing their lifestyle. - John Schott Tradebank of Wichita W H Y A F R A N C H I S E? W H Y B U Y A F R A N C H I S E? Franchising dates as far back as the Middle Ages, when franchises were granted to tax collectors. In the 19th century, franchising was used to distribute Singer sewing machines; it was later used by General Motors and other companies to expand the retail end of their businesses. Today, franchising plays a vital role in the economic life of the western world. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, franchising is statistically less risky than starting a new business In the last 10 years the number of franchises in the U.S. has doubled 96.9% of franchise units opened in the last five years are still in operation today; 85.7% are still operated by the original owner There are currently more than 3 million franchised businesses around the world with over 750,000 in the U.S. Proven business model Control your own destiny Substantially higher success rate Mutual financial interests Cutting-edge technology 24/7 network system National & international training seminars Marketing programs and strategies Greater purchasing power Brand name recognition Financing options Recognition for achievement

9 If you are looking for a business that provides both financial and personal rewards, I would highly recommend looking into the Tradebank franchise opportunity. - Mark Caldwell Tradebank of Nashville A B O U T Y O U R T R A D E B A N K F R A N C H I S E : Q & A The following are some of the questions (and the answers) that are most often asked about the unique Tradebank opportunity. Q: How much of an individual investment may be required for a Tradebank franchise? A: There are many variables. However, the base cost of a franchise is $30,000. Remember that you will need sufficient funds to maintain you and your family for approximately six to nine months as you build your client base. In addition, franchises with a population base exceeding 500,000 have a higher cost. For the specific costs for your territory, see the enclosed insert. Q: Do I receive training by Tradebank International Franchising Corporation? A: Yes. Each Franchisee will receive an intensive training course at our corporate headquarters in Lawrenceville, GA. Also one or more of our marketing representatives will spend a week in your territory assisting you in getting a quick start. The cost of this initial training is covered in your franchise fee. Q: Who can join Tradebank in my territory? A: Any business owner or professional who has a product to sell or a service to render. During the start-up phase, you will need to concentrate your efforts on signing clients in about 30 different frequently-asked-for business categories. Q: Do I have to have an office? A: You have the option of operating as a home based business until you build a client base of approximately 50 clients. Q: What size businesses trade? A: Clients range from small one-owner operations to large corporations. Each decides and controls how much trading they will do. Q: What about tax reporting requirements? A: There are no tax advantages or disadvantages to trading. The IRS recognizes barter/trade transactions as a standard method of doing business and Tradebank provides all the proper recording and reporting of those transactions. Under the guidelines of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act, barter exchanges now rank on equal footing with banks, credit card issuers, credit unions, security brokers, and others as third party record keepers.

10 I was a Tradebank member for several years and realized a tremendous amount of benefits to bartering as it pertained to my business. When the opportunity came to me to purchase the Tradebank franchise, I knew I had to jump on it. - Jurgen Mootz Tradebank of Chattanooga H O W D O I G E T S T A R T E D? Tell Us About You Please complete the confidential information form in its entirety. A resume may be included in lieu of filling out the business information and education sections. Three personal references are required. All requests for specific franchise territories are considered on a first received basis. Your Franchise Territory Applicant must live in the territory that the franchise is granted for. The territories that are available have population bases from 150,000 to over three million; they are normally based around one predominant business center. That center should be the primary site for your operation. Your Financial Obligation Your financial obligation should be one that would enable you to handle a minimum down payment of $10,000 or more toward the $30,000 base cost of the franchise. Territories with over a 500,000 population carry an additional franchise fee of $5,000 per each 500,000 in population. Tradebank will provide financing for the remainder of your franchise fee or you may utilize your own resources. You may also need enough working capital and living expenses for up to six months. Your Commitment A full-time commitment is required by a key individual to operate a Tradebank franchise, whether purchased by a corporation, partnership or a sole proprietorship. While it appears unusual for a franchise to outline requirements as limiting as those listed above, please understand that Tradebank has the responsibility to all individuals associated with Tradebank International and its clients to function in the same disciplined and responsible manner as other financial institutions conduct themselves in the marketplace.

11 T H E T R A D E B A N K O P P O R T U N I T Y F I N D O U T M O R E More in-depth information about the operations and background of Tradebank International, Inc. is included in a document called a UFOC (Uniform Franchise Offering Circular). This document is required by federal law and the laws of some states to be provided to you if you meet the Franchisor s qualifications and are interested in exploring franchise opportunities with this company. If you d like to take advantage of the Tradebank opportunity, please fill out the accompanying Confidential Information form and mail today. Mail your application to: Tradebank International Franchising Corp Laval Boulevard Lawrenceville, GA If you have questions, or would like more information, please contact Tradebank s President of Franchising at ext Just say that you have found the door to a whole new financial future and you re ready to open it

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