Cardona Services Exchange is a family business started in the late 1990s that allows people to exchange services without money. People register with their offered services and availability on the website. They can then choose services from others and contact them to arrange an exchange. A small annual membership fee provides warranty and dispute resolution services. Exchanges benefit both parties by fulfilling needs through their individual skills and saving money compared to market prices.
2. Index Definition. History and tradition. Types of services. Procedure. Warranty and FAQs. An example. Conclusion.
3. Definition Exchange of activities No money needed Any kind of activity Payment with other activities
4. History and tradition “ Cardona Services Exchange” : a family business. It started in the late 90´s. Pioneer places: small villages around the Valencian Community. Last step: cities Small Villages Towns Cities
5. Types of services Exchange of (any) with (any) (in half or complete hours): Household chores Teaching and private tuition Children, old people and pets attention Lawn and garden care Legal advice and basic accountancy Physiotherapy and rehabilitation Farmwork Mechanical work General knowledge Help with computer “problems” Plumbing, painting and electrical work Small repairs Car maintenance Interior decoration Personal training … whatever you want…
6. Procedure Register in www.cardonaservices.com . Be concise about what you offer and when. Once you have created your profile, exchange with others. Select your region. Choose an offer. Contact with that person (email, mobile phone…). If (s)he is interested, you are now going to do a services exchange.
7. Warranty and FAQs When you register, you have to pay a quarterly membership fee of 20€. That sum of money warranties you to have a trustworthy service. If there are anomalies with other person (ex: (s)he doesn´t do the work properly), you have to inform us and this person will be automatically denied to benefit from any services. When you exchange successfully, you will receive a vote and a comment from the other person. The better you do, the more positive votes you will receive and the more reliable you will be to the others.
8. An example You have problems with the hardware of you computer. An IT will cost you 30€/hour. BUT with this services exchange, you can get it fixed for free: no money. Everyone stands out in one particular activity. You pay back this “favour” with another activity that you are experienced.
9. Conclusion Advantages: It´s free. The other person is going to do his best because it is a bilateral favour. Paying 80€/year, you can benefit from exchanging services every time you want. You save a lot of money if you sum up all the activities fulfilled. You have regular contact with trustworthy people. You can make friends.