Starter resources for a standalone Canadian barter platform.
Inspection, clear pickup/delivery terms, identity checks and written agreements for higher-value trades.
Describe condition honestly, show photos, set trade/cash expectations and avoid vague promises.
iBarter needs its own rules around safety, respectful conduct, privacy, prohibited listings and disputes.
Invite businesses to self-identify as local, independent, barter-friendly, cash-friendly or Canadian-made.
Review existing barter/local exchange platforms for ideas, but keep iBarter’s brand and community separate.
View research references →Secure DNS/hosting, create official email, add an intake form, publish rules, and start collecting early members.