the trade street - Tradebank International
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the trade street - Tradebank International
0804:2008 4/3/08 2:03 PM Page 2 THE TRADE STREET JOURNAL ® Tradebank of Middle GA In Full Bloom United States • VOL. 4 • April 2008 Page 2...........Index 3...........Tradebank of Middle Gerogia in Full Bloom 4...........How Trade Works for the Restaurant Industry 5...........Speaking from Experience 6...........Boom or Bust - an Editorial by Maureen Edwards 8...........Eatin’ Good with Tradebank 10.........Business Opportunities Available through Tradebank 13.........Advertisers 14.........Welcome New Clients 16.........Tradebank Franchise Opportunity 0804:2008 4/3/08 2:03 PM Page 13 THE TRADE STREET JOURNAL ® ® How Trade Works for the Restaurant Industry, Page 4 Boom or Bust, Page 6 Eatin’ Good with Tradebank, Page 8 The Trade Street Journal™ Published by Tradebank International, Inc. Business Opportunities on Trade, Page 10 Managing Editor BRENDA L. JAMESON Trade Editor MARCY S. YAFFE Site Photography HORACE HOLMES STUDIO, INC. Graphic Design BRENDA L. JAMESON Printer FIDELITY OFFSET, INC. © 2008 Tradebank International, Inc. To Advertise in The Trade Street Journal, contact Brenda Jameson at 678.533.7151 or [email protected]. The Trade Street Journal • 2 Middle GA in Full Bloom 0804:2008 4/3/08 2:03 PM Page 12 When Tony and Maureen Edwards meet Paul Williams, who then ran Tradebank of Macon, little did they know that one day they would be Tradebank franchise owners of the Middle Georgia Region. It was 1991. The Edwards owned and operated Ballon Express in Macon GA. They had been married for eight years and their eldest son, Andrew was only four years old. Their youngest son, Adam, who is now 15, was not yet born. The Edwards immediately began to realize the benefits of barter, trading for advertising, printing, restaurant meals, pet supplies and many other items that they no longer had to pay for with cash. They later sold their business and moved to Conyers Georgia. In 1993, a business colleague who owned a Tradebank franchise at the time suggested that the Edwards look into purchasing the Atlanta Southeast franchise and the rest, as they say, is Tradebank history. The Edwards not only purchased the Atlanta Southeast franchise but later purchased Atlanta Southwest and went to work developing and running two thriving Tradebank regions. Both regions continued to expand and grow through their efforts, and those of their broker, Jo Wolpert, who eventually purchased the franchise rights for the Athens, GA region. In 2005, the Edwards were approached by Jerry and Teresa Holley, then Tradebank clients, about the possibility of their purchasing the Atlanta South regions. The Edwards recognized this as an opportunity to return to the Middle Geogia community that they loved so much. They sold the Atlanta South regions to the Holleys and immediately purchased the franchise Middle Georgia. Tradebank was founded in Macon, Georgia in 1987. The Middle Georgia office still services some of the oldest members in the Tradebank network today." She goes on to say, "The clients in Middle Georgia keep Franchise Owner, Maureen Edwards and husband Tony me busy in the best way rights for Tradebank of Middle possible, pursuing business owners that Georgia and Tradebank of Dubin. they have referred to Tradebank. They are energized by the activity in the The Edwards are well known for their region and actively share information passionate approach to life. They do about the Tradebank Advantage with nothing less than 110% so it comes as other business owners in the communino surprise to those that know them ty." that they also own stock in Tradebank.com and that Mrs. Edwards Todd Gerry, President of Tradebank has not only served on the Board of Franchising Corp., says, " The Edwards, Directors for the company, but was like all of our franchise owners, embrace also instrumental in developing and the concept of barter wholeheartedly, establishing Trade University or Trade As former clients, they experienced the U as it is sometimes called. She has difference using barter can make in easbeen a active participate in many of ing the overall cash flow of a business the decisions that have advanced and its profitability. They are tireless in Tradebank over the past decade. their efforts to bring the same opportunity to the business owners in Middle The Edwards currently coordinate all Georgia." Tradebank activity in the southern half of Georgia. In addition to operating Business Owners in the Middle Georgia the franchises for Middle Georgia and area can learn more about Tradebank by Dublin, they also manages clients in contacting the Edwards at 478.238.6161 Savannah and Southwest Georgia, or [email protected]. including the Albany and Valdosta areas. Business Owners outside the Middle Georgia region can learn more about Working in Middle Georgia has been a Tradebank by contacting Todd Gerry at delight for the Edwards. Mrs. 678.533.7119 or [email protected]. Edwards says, "We have great support from the longtime Tradebank clients in The Trade Street Journal • 3 0804:2008 4/3/08 2:03 PM Page 9 How Trade Works for... The Restaurant Industry The restaurant industry is one of the most competitive industries in which to be involved. It is an industry wherein it takes a great deal of business savvy in order to be profitable. Restaurateurs are constantly faced with pressures of competing with other independent restaurateurs in addition to corporate owned restaurants with virtually endless advertising and marketing budgets. Then comes the challenge of turning new customers into repeat business. As Tradebank clients, restaurateurs can add a powerful marketing tool to their business which is guaranteed to bring you new customers. These new customers will simply be filling otherwise empty tables, allowing you to the opportunity to maximize your resources and showcase your restaurant to a larger audience. Also, this new business will provide you with valuable word-of-mouth advertising which will inevitably result in new cash customers as well. Are you finding that your restaurant is open but often under capacity during the weekdays or weekends? Tradebank brings you the additional customers you desire while assisting you in lowering your overhead expenses, improving your cash flow, and increasing your cash profits. This new trade revenue can be used on your most common overhead expenses such as advertising & marketing, restaurant equipment & supplies, printing, building & property maintenance, uniforms, health care and employee incentives allowing you to keep your cash in the bank. The Trade Street Journal • 4 For additional information on how you can make the powerful tool of barter part of your business stragegy contact Todd Gerry at 678.533.7119 or [email protected]. 0804:2008 4/3/08 2:03 PM Page 8 Speaking From Experience By: Marcy S. Yaffe National Trade/Training Director Each month The Trade Street Journal will include a new feature, “Trade Works For…”. Tradebank has identified 18 major industries that have a long history of benefiting from trading arrangements. This month we are highlighting restaurants. Next time you go to your favorite restaurant, that is not yet a Tradebank client, take this issue of the Trade Street Journal along. Look around, are there empty tables? If so, ask to speak with the owner and show him/her page four of this issue. Point out to them that you are a part of the Tradebank trading network. Let them know that you would like to introduce them to your Tradebank representative so they can learn more about how their restaurant will benefit by becoming a Tradebank client. It is a fact, that restaurants are one of the top choices of clients when asked where they most like to use their trade dollars. However, restaurants aren’t the only industry that is able to profit from trading. Barter has grown in popularity over the years and today nearly every industry is able to reap the benefits offered, whether they be small proprietorships or large corporations. Now it is important for us to meet specific companies within each industry who provide quality products and services and introduce them to trading through Tradebank. We have found that our current clients are one of the best sources to assist us in identifying potential quality Tradebank clients from among their friends, family and business associates. When we speak of trade to those folks, we often hear, “Trading, I’ve heard about that, how does it work?” Now you can show them the Trade Street Journal and give them a brief introduction. The publication you are now reading becomes more than an information source for existing clients, it now serves as a promotional piece for you to use to introduce your family, friends, neighbors and business associates to Tradebank. Further, on the U.S. home page of Tradebank’s website, www.tradebank.com, we have featured these popular industries. Behind each clickable photo there are specific ways in which businesses in each industry can utilize the tools Tradebank offers to improve their sales and profitability. There are also video testimonials from Tradebank clients explaining how trade has benefited them in both their professional and personal life. Tradebank strives to maintain the integrity of our trading network and appreciates your input and introductions to the caliber of business owners with whom you would like to do business. Marcy S. Yaffe is the National Trade/Training Director of Tradebank International. She has over 23 years experience brokering trade transactions. Contact Yaffe at [email protected] or 888.568.5680 ext 118 The Trade Street Journal • 5 Boom or Bust 0804:2008 4/3/08 2:03 PM Page 5 Editorial by: Maureen Edwards, Regional Franchise Owner These days, hard goods and hard work have more solidity in value than the inflated US Dollar – (talk about NOT getting your money's worth!) Businesses who depend solely on the US Dollar to move their goods and services are in worse shape today than businesses who routinely barter their hard goods and hard work. Today’s cash is just not circulating like is used to. This is evidenced daily in America by the downfall of our national sales volume and the closure of many businesses, especially small "Mom & Pop" businesses. How soon will it be before the almighty inflated US Dollar suddenly burst and businesses are forced to sell their goods and services for considerably less than expected, thus decreasing netincomes and therefore decreasing a business' profitability? The Trade Street Journal • 6 0804:2008 4/3/08 2:03 PM Page 4 Does this scenario sound familiar? Consider the housing market right now. The bubble has burst; home values are decreasing at an alarming rate while mortgage rates and housing expenses are remaining constant or increasing. Just as home owners are losing equity in their homes, businesses face the loss of profitability. Now, let's add the business tool of barter to the equation. The picture becomes somewhatmore stable. The concept of barter not onlymakes sense – it makes “more cents". When businesses barter they are basically trading hard goods for hard goods, or, sometimes as is the case, hard work for hard work. The value that each recipient of the trade is getting becomes more stable and more satisfying. The traders are doing business on a more even playing field. The business owner's focus moves from the retail value of products and services they purchase to the hard value of their own products and services they sell. The hard value of their own products and services is the investment in the purchases they make. It is a proven fact that when there is recession in our economy, barter volume increases. Business owners realize, during these times of "cash crunch", that barter can provide them with products and services they need to sustain their businesses regardless of their decreased cash flow. Having their products and services available to business owners through barter also provides a business a distinct advantage over their competitors. One such advantage is in the ability to advertise and brand a business’ name. In times of recession, advertising is often one of the first budget items to be eliminated; through bartering, a business retains its ability to advertise, giving it a great competitive advantage. The "Tradebank Advantage" can be a business's best friend if the business is active in the barter network; however, a tool is only useful when it is manipulated in the work process. How can you, as a Tradebank client use the Tradebank tool to your greater advantage? First and foremost is communication with your Regional Trade Broker concerning the needs of your business. With your Trade Broker's assistance, create a Purchasing Plan or Barter Budget that transforms cash expenditures into trade expenditures. Analyze your inventory of hard goods and time. What can you add to your barter-ability? Don't forget one-time items that can be listed in the Classifieds Section of myTradebank. Explore the Possibilities offered through the myTradebank website. Locate businesses with similar functions or products as your own business and create a relationship that will advance both businesses. The Tradebank network holds forth a world of possibilities available to all businesses who choose to actively participate. Maximize your investment in Tradebank by making it a solid instrument in your business success. It can make a difference in boom or bust! Maureen Edwards is the Regional Franchise Owner of Tradebank of Middle Georgia and Tradebank of Dublin. She has over 15 years of experience in the barter industry. For more information on how your business can benefit from becoming a Tradebank client, visit the How Trade Works section of www.mytradebank.com and view videos of clients in your industry or contact Todd Gerry @ 678.533.7119 or [email protected]. The Trade Street Journal • 7 0804:2008 4/3/08 2:03 PM Page 15 Eatin’ Good with Tr By: Maureen Edwards, Franchise Owner MMMM, MMMM, Good! You can smell the cookin’ the closer you get to the Middle Georgia area. Folks in this part of Georgia love to eat. Just look around! Macon and Warner Robins boasts an abundance of restaurants offering many different cuisines from our great Southern specialties to delicacies from other parts of the world. Tradebank clients in Middle Georgia are fortunate to have some of their hometown favorites as traders. Wayne Coulter and his staff at Old Clinton BBQ in Gray, Georgia are serving up what is typically referred to as “The Best Darn (altered!) Barbeque in Georgia”. The restaurant was opened by Coulter’s father in 1958. Last month, Old Clinton BBQ, a Tradebank client for ten years now, celebrated its 50th Anniversary. The restaurant gained National Recognition in January when it was featured on The Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs”. Mike Rowe spent several days at the restaurant helping the staff clean the smokers used in cooking up that sweet smelling BBQ. Customers can spend hours just reminiscing through the memorabilia and antiques throughout the restaurant, some of which were purchased at Tradebank trade shows. Coulter has been a regular attendee and/or vendor at the annual Trade Shows in Atlanta and Chattanooga. He recently used his Trade Dollars for carpentry work when he opened a new second location on Lake Sinclair where he is using Tradebank to grow his business. Old Clinton BBQ welcomes the Tradebank plastic card. Don’t forget to order dessert – a slice of their famous 14-layer cake! Polly’s LaMesa Mexican Restaurant has also served Tradebank clients since 1998. Located on one of Macon’s main thoroughfares, Polly’s is known for its spicy salsa and homemade guacamole, a favorite of John Davis, founder and CEO of Tradebank International. The restaurant has been owned and operated by the Rountree family for over 31 years. It was the first Mexican Restaurant in Macon. The Tradebank plastic card is a regular at Polly’s. One of Tradebank Middle Georgia’s newest restaurant clients is Taki Japanese Steakhouse and Sunrise Chinese Restaurant, located sideby-side in North Macon off I-475. Both restaurants are co-owned by Eddie and Adam Li and Tony Bian. Tradebank clients enjoy beautiThe Trade Street Journal • 8 fully prepared dishes in an upscale atmosphe Restaurant is new in town and enjoys using t dollars on advertising and branding their bus the community. This trade is a win/win for e involved. Both Taki Japanese and Sunrise C have established barter budgets and use the T Convenience cards. Just down the interstate from Macon is one o Georgia’s largest employers, Robins Air Forc The base brings a large diversity in populatio reflects on the variety of businesses located i Warner Robins area. Ady Carlton, owner of Kong Express, capitalized on this diverse pop when she opened her Chinese Restaurant. Th rant creates great Chinese dishes. Carlton se best Hot & Sour Soup ever. She has been a l Tradebank member since 1992. Tradebank members in Middle Georgia enjoy several other restaurants throughout the regio Cherry Street in downtown Macon, you will Jennoely’s Old Style Pizzaria Located in a qu spot, Jennoely’s is a lunchtime favorite for bu in the downtown area. Phil and Kathy Lemo of Jennoely’s, have been Tradebank clients fo years. Fairly new to Tradebank is Fresh Air BBQ, l off I-75 in North Macon. Also in North Mac Buffalo’s Café, sister restaurant to Tradebank h Tradebank 0804:2008 4/3/08 ale atmosphere. The enjoys using their trade ding their business in win/win for everyone nd Sunrise Chinese and use the Tradebank acon is one of obins Air Force Base. y in population which sses located in the on, owner of Hong is diverse population Restaurant. The restaus. Carlton serves the e has been a loyal Georgia enjoy dining in hout the region. Just off con, you will find ocated in a quaint little favorite for businesses Kathy Lemon, owners bank clients for seven h Air BBQ, located just in North Macon is to Tradebank Atlanta 2:04 PM Page 16 South’s client, Buffalo’s of Jonesboro. Located between Macon and Warner Robins across from “The Big Peach” in Byron is Country Cupboard, owned by Tommy Dollar. Country Cupboard serves up a buffet of southern cooking at its best for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dollar has been a long-time Tradebank client for over 15 years. Just around the corner is Hotlanta Wings, offering wings in many different flavors. You can top off your meal with two scoops of ice cream; my favorite is Amaretto Cherry! Owner, Orlando Mathis, always greets his customers with a smile. David Michaud & Charlie Williams, Employees Old Clinton Bar-B-Q And, whether you are in Macon or Warner Robins, Domino’s Pizza will have your order ready for pick-up, piping hot and fresh. Just present your Tradebank plastic card for payment. Matt Esterline, owner of several Domino’s Pizza locations, enjoys using his Tradebank account for a variety of services including paging services, pest control, family meals and entertainment, and pet products/services. Tradebank has been a part of Matt’s business for eight years (and counting!). I don’t know about you but it’s really making me hungry just thinking about all these great restaurants . I can smell the aroma! I think I will pull out my Tradebank card and make my way over to visit one now. The hardest decision: So many choices, just where will I go? Ady Carlton, Owner Hong Kong Express The Trade Street Journal • 9 0804:2008 4/3/08 2:03 PM Page 3 Business Opportunities on Trade By: Maureen Edwards, Franchise Owner All business owners envision success. Some business owners consider success as being able to have a steady income to lead a comfortable life. Some business owners consider success (especially these days!) as just being able to pay the bills. Some business owners consider success as “giving our children what we never had”. And then there are those who see a bigger picture. They envision their success through the eyes of other business owners. They succeed at their own attempts at a business venture, then they envision replicas of that same business model that would allow others to envision success. They simply take what they are good at and share that information, thus creating more success and value for their own business. Tradebank plays a part in that success through many different avenues. Tradebank clients use their trade dollars to increase business profits, reduce cash outlay for business expenses, and provide for their family’s personal needs. Trade dollars can also be used to add value to an existing business or to create new business opportunities. Three business owners who are also clients of Tradebank Middle Georgia are capitalizing on their relationship with Tradebank by offering Tradebank clients nationwide the opportunity to enter a new avenue of business using Tradebank. The Trade Street Journal • 10 Linton McKnight is the owner/creator of Birthflowers.com and a member of Tradebank Middle Georgia. Author of the award winning book titled Birthflowers of the Landscape®, he has developed a landscaping system that gives beautiful color in the garden year-round. Lin and Linda McKnight Birthflowers.com He uses a patented design system, including irrigation and soil treatments, that helps your new landscape to flourish and grow for years to come. McKnight has appeared on national A&E TV, Home and Garden television with two segments highlighting his patented system of flower gardening and was featured in two years of monthly segments on a local station Channel 13, WMAZ in Macon, Georgia. His Birthflowers® system has been featured in “Southern Living Magazine”, “Southern Distinction”, “Lake Oconee Living” and countless newspaper articles and radio interviews. McKnight recently franchised his design/build landscaping system and is marketing it to entrepreneurs who may have an interest in a vocation in landscaping. Landscaping experience is a plus, but is not necessary. He teaches a week-long course in business and landscaping principles to help in that determination. The fees for this class can be purchased with Trade dollars. McKnight is currently looking for Franchise owners within the state of Georgia; but he is certainly open to speak to anyone nationwide who is interested in the business opportunity. He can be reached at 478.452.0008 or www.Birthflowers.com or via email at [email protected]. 0804:2008 4/3/08 2:03 PM Page 6 Doug Sleeth of Warner Robins, Georgia opened “Inkshoppe” in 2006. Inkshoppe specializes in ink cartridge refills. They also offer business card printing and a copy service. Following several months of successful business, Sleeth decided to add a new profit center to his existing business. He created PrinterShoppe, which was a perfect fit with the services he currently offered. PrinterShoppe is a fast growing Full Color Printing Service. The PrinterShoppe program can be added to existing retail locations such as package/shipping business, ink & toner stores, office supply, drug stores & more. Sleeth states that PrinterShoppe is “also a great individual opportunity to work from the home, part or full time.” An individual does not have to be an artist or a graphics designer to operate the business. Sleeth has a staff of graphic designers who will take care of the designs. There are no on-going fees, no other investment, no inventory; you only need a computer, DSL, a printer with scan/fax & a digital camera. Sleeth is offering this Business Opportunity through Tradebank. The program is only T$195. There is no other cost and no travel involved. You get all the materials to get started including forms, instruction manual, book of samples and price book, and a box of 1,000 business cards along with on-going support. Call 478.955.8474 for more details & samples or email [email protected]. Use your Trade dollars to add a new service to your existing business, start up a new business, or help someone you know start their own business. Doug Sleeth, Founder & President PrinterShoppe Tamar Matthews InkShoppe of Warner Robins The Trade Street Journal • 11 0804:2008 4/3/08 2:03 PM Page 7 No Haggles Recently, a new member of Tradebank Middle Georgia, James Snow of JVS Home, introduced a business colleague to the Tradebank network. The reason: Tradebank could help them expand their client base and create new regional offices for their services. Their target market included small businesses throughout the United States and Canada. Tradebank was (and is) a good fit for their needs. No Haggles owners, Rick Hall and Marcus Sanchez, have operated in management in the Auto Buying business for many years. They know the stress that comes with the car-buying process. Their goal is to relieve that stress by offering a service to handle the entire car-buying process. From choosing a vehicle that best fits the buyer’s needs to negotiating the sale to delivering the vehicle to your door; No Haggles will handle all the details of the sale. They are not associated with any specific auto maker or dealer. Their goal is to locate the vehicle that is best for their consumer. No Haggles’ biggest client is the largest auto insurance company in the United States. The No Haggles Program is listed by SpringWise.com as one of “The Top 10 Automotive Business Ideas in 2007.” The No Haggles program can easily be duplicated in every city in the U.S. Hall and Sanchez are ready to roll out their program to entrepreneurs throughout the country. Tradebank clients can save time and money when buying a vehicle by purchasing the No Haggles service using trade dollars. For more information, go to the The Trade Street Journal • 12 Rick Hall and Marcus Sanchez, Owners No Haggles website, www.nohaggles.com. If you are interested in offering the No Haggles service in your existing business or you know a motivated individual looking for a successful business opportunity in the field of Car-Buying, please contact Hall or Sanchez at 1.888.522.6822 toll free inside the U.S. or locally at 478.929.4255. Opportunities exist in using your trade dollars to expand your business services and products, to add value to your family’s life, and to help others follow their dreams of owning their own business. Explore the possibilities that Tradebank offers you. Open your mind to creative ideas using your Tradebank network of businesses. What is YOUR vision? Tradebank’s vision is your business’ success. 0804:2008 4/3/08 2:03 PM Page 10 The Trade Street Journal • 13 0804:2008 4/3/08 2:03 PM Page 11 Tradebank Welcomes New Clients UNITED STATES Asheville, NC Chateau On The Mountain Atlanta Southeast, GA Chemdry of East Metro Karen's International Restaurant, LLC The DSR Group, LLC Atlanta-Fulton, GA Jeremy W. Draper Miller Brothers Roger Reece Seminars Six Degrees Magazine Atlanta-Gwinnett Cartridge World Suwanee GWN Atlanta Holiday Harbor Marina & Resort Magnolia Consultants LLC Patsy Patterson Birmingham, AL 280 Living A & E Water Coffee Etc. Jerry's Carpet Service Metro Video Pages Petruccellis Italian Eatery Richard's BBQ & Grill Charlotte, NC A Rose of Thanks Aftermarket Boosters Anne Penman Laser Therapy Beijo Bags The Trade Street Journal • 14 Business Advisers International Carolina Crossing Golf & Fitness Club Carolina Speed Indoor Football Carolina's Coffee News Delegate It to Me Virtual Assistance File and Go, LLC House of Hund LGM Properties, LLC McNulty Chiropractic, PLLC Nancy Capps Plaster Creations Inc. Streamers Events and Promotions Inc. Zero's Subs Chattanooga, TN Caboodle Chattanooga Choo Choo Bar-B-Que, Inc. Dunlap, Inc. East Brainerd Optical Flossy The Tooth Fairy Fuller Financial-AIG Financial Marine Corps League Mountain Resort Realty MountainStarLogCabin.com MT Shop Scenic City Recycling Scott Fine Art Stephanie Reichel of LaBella Salon Stephen D. Spalding, MD Sunbelt Carpet Cleaning The Ross Group-Sandler Training Inc. Columbus, GA Columbus Catfish Baseball Club LLC Dublin, GA Inkshoppe of Dublin Gadsden, AL Bonds Locksmith Service Ceramatech Dental Studio Evan W. Smith Attorney at Law Greensboro, NC Alliance Rubber & Plastics Greenville, SC Brewster's of Anderson McDaniel Supply Chain Solutions Mike's Woodworks Knoxville, TN Floor Tek, LLC Insurance Service Group Kile Chiropractic Center KnoxvilleWeddings.com La Quinta Inn & Suites Sevier Magic Mulch, LLC Michael Broyles Photography My Pawsonal Treats Niro's Gyros Personal Systems Robinson Electric Starz Elite / Bounce House Louisville, KY Coffee News Duke's Appliance Center Middle Georgia, GA Birthflowers.com Inkshoppe of Warner Robins Knyzo Signs & Graphics 0804:2008 4/3/08 2:03 PM Page 14 Meadow's Fine Jewelry Montpelier Tree Service Woodland Enterprises Nashville, TN Affordable Closing Bicyclette Cynthia Payne O.D. D-Signz Falling Waters Body Works Hotel Indigo JVI Watergardens and Garden Center Train Up A Child New Braunfels 50foot Adonai Marketing American Printing Industries Inc. Dream On Get Fit Liberty Bistro Tria Jewelers Turner Outdoor Advertising, LLC Women of New Braunfels Magazine North Georgia Around the Corner Garden Center NW Arkansas NWA Wedding Ideas Sub-Stantial INC. San Antonio, TX Balloon Ideas Topeka, KS David E. Watson, Attorney at Law Moore Plumbing Inc. Telemarketing Direct Doe Valley Printing LLC. Epperson Contracting tricitychat.com Wichita, KS All Seasons Appliance Club Indigo docuplex Graphics Randal Davis Thin & Healthy's Total Solution LLC CANADA Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk Clean 'N Scrub TCS Paralegal Edmonton Bullet Productions DKC Sparklean Janitorial Fuji Japanese Restaurant Universal Jewellers Ltd Halton ARB Systems Inc. Marciano's Pasta Cafe The Marketplace Mag Hamilton Active Green & Ross East Side Mario's - Upper James Nina's Bistro & Wine Bar O'street Flower Shop Style & Elegance Westdale Florists Wrap It Up Signs Midwestern Ontario *794 Junk AAA Home Inspections Fitz Rays Lift Media Mark Ruttan - Remax Penetang Pets Philip Orobono Pinnacle Graphix R & C Woods Roofing Royal LePage - Lorraine Jordan Niagara AAA Steam Cleaning Across Canada Auto Glass Black Creek Hardwood City Bathroom Garden Creations We Drive Ottawa Audio Valley Recording Studios Christopp Photography Constant Fencing R & R Signs Rory Gardiner Sheelagh McClelland Summate Hosting And Development Peel Century Kitchen Exhaust Service Tradebank Corporate One-Fish Two-Fish Tri-Cities, TN 2BPhotography A Clean Solution Clark Hixson Architectural Stoneworks Creative Design The Trade Street Journal • 15 0804:2008 4/3/08 2:02 PM Page 1 OPEN THE DOOR TO A WHOLE NEW FINANCIAL FUTURE. Own Own Your Your Own Business Control Your Own Destiny Earn Earn Residual Income World Class Training & Support Is your region of of interest available? available? Contact Contact Todd Todd Gerry at at 888.568.5680 ext. ext. 119 or [email protected] For additional information visit our website at www.tradebank.com/franchising. Tradebank International, Inc. 1000 Laval Boulevard Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Presorted std. US Postage Paid Atlanta, GA Permit No. 7926