One of my aims this year was to take advantage of the valuable resources and contacts I have in my growing network to outsource projects. Though I’m a one-woman machine, I’m not an expert in everything I do or need to learn, and by freely expressing some of my concerns, needs, and haves with others, I’ve discovered the advantages of using a barter system.

Earlier this year I began experimenting with networking meetups, focus groups, community roundtables, and branding consultations that offer peer-to-peer insight for solopreneurs like myself. It’s been an eye-opening discovery to know that people out there know how hard I work and want me to succeed, and encourage me to expand my horizons by building out a core team of supportive and talented professionals. 

So, I began hiring out my friends as promised. So far I’ve been able to score new head shots and a brand new electronic press kit, but there’s more to be done and I’d like to continue to outsource people I know. Can you help?

Inspired by the community on OurGoods.org (and their startup, Trade School) that proposes barter for knowledge, I’m looking to barter with someone on my branding redesign project: 

I’m currently working on redesigning and marketing my brand as a freelancer and consultant. I have a varied background with lots of interests, a wide skillset, and many clients/gigs over the years that I’d like to simplify into a clear communication/messaging campaign. I’m interested in creating a better website and retainer package that is understandable for my target audience: small and local businesses.

Here’s what / who I need:

Here’s what I can offer in return:

• PR assistance
• free co-working space
• social media education
• tech/web tools

Interested in swapping skills and negotiating a barter? Email me with the following:

• name/bio/HQs
• skills you have
• skills (from me) you need
• availability

*Stay tuned for more barter & skill swapping news!