I must have been hiding under a rock for the past 10 years as I had no clue that barter brokering companies existed.  I have recently discovered there is a whole subculture of SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS who are a part of this “underground society” of trading goods and services. Maybe your favorite store, restaurant or salon.

Barter is an alternate for of currency that an individual can use to
obtain goods and services they would normally pay for in cash. It’s
been going on for centuries between 2 individuals, but modern day traders have taken it one step further by joining and exchange.

All businesses have slow period and all stores end up with surplus inventory they need to move and more and more they are using barter to do it.  In this economy bartering is not only a great way to save cash, but also to grow your business through a new networks of potential clients.  I have always thought of barter as a direct trade of goods and services.  For example, a hairstylist gives a plumber a  hair cut in exchange for the plumber fixing her busted pipe.  But what if the plumber doesn’t really need a hair cut?  What he really could use is a dentist.   THEN WHAT?

That’s where Barter Consultanta Internation comes in.  The hairstylist and the plumber join and the plumber can fix the pipe for her and he can take the barter he earns to go to the dentist.   ALL TYPES OF GOODS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ON BARTER, INCLUDING VACATIONS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND TICKETS TO SPECIAL EVENTS.  SO THE HAIRSTYLIST CAN CUT & CUT AND CUT HER WAY TO EARNING A FABULOUS VACATION!

Besides conserving cash flow, barter also brings customers to your door that you wouldn’t have had otherwise.  And if they are happy with you, they tell their friends and family, and they’ll be paying you in CASH: If you’re a store owner, it’s a great way to move surplus inventory too.  If you’re looking to reward your employees, they LOVE receving barter dollars!  As you can see, barter is many things and can be used in limitless ways to make your life better and it’s just plain FUN!

SO HOW DOES IT ALL WORK?

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Fun and affordable Friday night activity in Castleberry Hill:

Castleberry Point Presents:  An Evening of Art, Movies and Wine
Friday, March 12, starting at 6 p.m.during
Castleberry Hill`s Art Stroll
MEET SCAD Atlanta artists David Fields, Chris Wright, Will Young and the artist HENSE
SEE their site-specific installations in the Castleberry Point retail space
SIP wine at a merlot wine tasting by The Wine Shoe (Small Fee for Wine)
ENJOY an open air viewing of “Sideways,” in partnership with Atlanta 365 ( Atlanta Film Festival)

FREE EVENT

Castleberry Point: 327 Nelson Street
6 p.m. wine tasting and art opening
9 p.m. movie

Thank you everyone who participated in the Buckhead Betty Makeover contest.  I have just confirmed the winner after double checking her Facebook Page to see her link to the contest and the winner is Anne R.

Bargains In Buckhead will be following Anne R. around on Makeover day to document the experience for everyone.

Thank you again to our great sponsors:

Salon Next in Buckhead

Entebello Spa in Buckhead

Sage Boutique in Buckhead

Labels Boutique in Buckhead

and Lauren Prattes of The Style Maison

Get ready for some hilarious hoops.  The Harlem Globetrotters will wow audiences with their basketball wizardry at Philips Arena for a 1pm show and the at the Arena @ Gwinnett Center for a 7:30pm show.

Tickets for both shows are discounted $5.00. Purchase tickets by visiting www.ticketmaster.com, Philips Arena or the Arena @ Gwinnett Center Box offices. Use Code FAMILY in the Promotions and Special Offers box on Ticketmaster website The Harlem Globetrotters will wow audiences with their basketball wizardry at Philips Arena for a 1pm show and the at the Arena @ Gwinnett Center for a 7:30pm show.  

Tickets for both shows are discounted $5.00. Purchase tickets by calling 800-745-3000 or visit Ticketmaster.com, Philips Arena or the Arena @ Gwinnett Center Box offices. Use Code FAMILY

Don’t miss my discounted tickets category to the right to see other promotions.

Boden clothing has an exciting new promotion starting today, March 2nd 2010.  This is a popular adult and children’s clothing line that my friends are always raving about.  Their promotion is a Diminishing Discount.  It starts at 15% off womenswear & menswear and decreases as the week goes on! See the details below!  Click on this link to start shopping:

Boden Diminishing Discount – Tues, Wed & Thurs 15% off! Friday 12% off! Saturday 10% off! Sunday Gone!

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 15% off
Friday 12% off
Saturday 10% off
Sunday gone!
Plus Free Delivery and Returns!

For those who are just tuning in, Bargains In Buckhead is hosting a Makeover contest, the winner of this fabulous makeover will be enjoying a day of shopping, luxury and pampering around Buckhead to celebrate Bargains In Buckhead’s First Birthday in style.   As I mentioned last week the winner of this contest will be shopping with fashion consultant Lauryn Prattes of The Style Maison on a mini shopping spree to Labels Boutique and Sage.  The winner will also be getting her hair styled at  by my personal hair dresser, Amber, at Salon Next in Buckhead.

The final participating vendor is Entebello Spa in Buckhead.  Entebello is generously donating a 30 minute facial, makeup lesson and $50 to spend on products!  Wow what a treat! 

Entebello, a fabulous modern apothecary offers over 90 lines of beauty products & cosmetics as well as spa services for women and men.   Entebello offers an array of luxurious treatments and services, from skin care  to manicures and pedicures, tinting, makeup applications hair removal, and eyelash extensions.  They also have a special list of services for men only.

ENTEBELLO also hosts tons of great events with special guests that you won’t want to miss.  Be sure to check out their Events and Special Promotions tab on their website to see the latest and greatest happenings at Entebello.  In March they are  launching  the new Boudoir Skin Collection from BECCA.  You can book a one-on-one appointment with BECCA National Makeup Artist Jo Wysocki to experience flawless looking skin and a new look for spring. Plus with any BECCA purchase of $75 or more get a fabulous Gift With Purchase. Friday March 5th & Saturday March 6th 2010.  Limited appointments available!

HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST:

To enter this contest simply post a link to http://www.bargainsinbuckhead.com to your Facebook Page letting everyone know what a great site and contest we are hosting, AND leave a comment below letting me know you did.  Post a comment if you have any questions.  

To enter this contest simply post a link to http://www.bargainsinbuckhead.com to your Facebook Page or twitter account letting everyone know about Bargaings and Buckhead and thecontest we are hosting, AND leave a comment below letting me know you did.  If you have posted several comments I am in the process of cleaning out the comments so that it is only one comment per person. Post a comment if you have any questions.  

Only TWO rules to this contest.  Rule Number One:  You can only enter one time, so if you have left a comment on one of my other postings about the conetest you are already entered. Second Rule: those who do not have the link to Bargains In Buckhead on their Facebook Pages will be disqualified

The deadline for contest entry is Friday March 5th at 12 NOON.  Good luck to all the fabulous ladies who have entered and all the future contestants.

The Atlanta Opera presents AIDA by Guiseppe Verdi,February 27 – March 7 2010 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center.

The Storyline:

The Egyptian princess Amneris intends to marry Radames, the next leader of the Egyptian Army. But Radames is in love with Aida, an Ethiopian princess who is an enslaved prisoner of war. When Amneris discovers her competition, she stops at nothing to destroy them both. Verdi’s triumphant opera will feature a star-studded cast, including baritone Mark Delavan and new international phenom Antonello Palombi.
Sung in Italian with English supertitles.

The Discount:

* SAVE 20% on tickets to Tuesday night’s (MARCH 2nd) performance. Use the T-TYPE field on Ticketmaster.com or ask for the 20% discount on the phone or at the box office. No password required.

Dates and Showtimes:

Feb. 27, 2010 (Sat) 8:00 PM
Mar. 2, 2010 (Tue) 7:30 PM*
Mar. 5, 2010 (Fri) 8:00 PM
Mar. 7, 2010 (Sun) 3:00 PM
Tickets available at the Bank of North Georgia Box Office at the Cobb Energy Centre, Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 800-745-3000.

Looking for the Buckhead Betty Makeover Contest?  Scroll down.

The Fifth Group Dining Deals continue…. Ecco is the next stop on the discount tour offering 50% OFF your bottle of vino.  Wine tends to tip the bill in the upward direction so this is a great opportunity to dine out on the cheap and enjoy a bottle of wine that does not break the bank.

Offer expires March 14th, 2010.  Please print this out to redeem the discount.

Another great deal brought to you by your Buckhead Bargainer and Buckhead Realtor.

Check out this great new promotion at the Palm Restaurant.  The Prime Time menu offers $3.50 appetizers from 5-7 PM!  Check out all the great menu options for this promotion.

Brought to you by your Buckhead Bargainer and Buckhead Realtor.

Don’t miss National Margarita Day at Tin Lizzies.  They are celebrating this holiday (that I was unaware of) with $1 OFF all margaritas.  No coupon required. 

If you know of any other restaurants celebrating Margarita Day with discounts please add a comment below.