lunchbag Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 In this time when money's value is far from stable, and hard-earned cash becomes as pittance in the light of trying rising costs... why not start valuing our time differently and get things done in an olde style... Skill-swaps. I'm genuinely interested in what folks think of this (I've been pondering it more and more... it works neatly alongside money, but it doesn't complicated itself with tax or greed or multi-nationals...), and also would like to put the first suggestion in... Im a massage therapist and I do a very effective form of Chinese massage called Tuina, which is deep tissue... look up tuinauk.com for more info. I am also an English language tutor and work with kids, and I do reiki. I'm looking for a hair-cut (a good-quality trim, nowt fancy but nowt crap either!!) So, any hairdressers suffering from frozen shoulders? RSI? Stress and tension? Let's swap! Let's open the Sheffield swap-shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liza D Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I did make a similar suggestion last year but no-one was interested. I wanted help with the garden, could do someones washing, ironing,cook a few dishes, do some sewing, cleaning. Sorry don't cut hair, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floralfoote Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Yes I think this subject has been covered before, its like old fashioned bartering, great idea, need someone to keep a book of people and skills. Dont mind doing this, but would need a bit of help starting a database. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liza D Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Yes I think this subject has been covered before, its like old fashioned bartering, great idea, need someone to keep a book of people and skills. Dont mind doing this, but would need a bit of help starting a database. Why would you need a book? It could be done on here the same way there is an exchange thread for homes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane39 Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 In this time when money's value is far from stable, and hard-earned cash becomes as pittance in the light of trying rising costs... why not start valuing our time differently and get things done in an olde style... Skill-swaps. I'm genuinely interested in what folks think of this (I've been pondering it more and more... it works neatly alongside money, but it doesn't complicated itself with tax or greed or multi-nationals...), and also would like to put the first suggestion in... Im a massage therapist and I do a very effective form of Chinese massage called Tuina, which is deep tissue... look up tuinauk.com for more info. I am also an English language tutor and work with kids, and I do reiki. I'm looking for a hair-cut (a good-quality trim, nowt fancy but nowt crap either!!) So, any hairdressers suffering from frozen shoulders? RSI? Stress and tension? Let's swap! Let's open the Sheffield swap-shop You give me a massage and i will come and clean your oven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Location114 Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 that sounds like a great idea a skills swap shop thumbs up from me however i cant do hair cuts im just saying thats a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane39 Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 that sounds like a great idea a skills swap shop thumbs up from me however i cant do hair cuts im just saying thats a good idea. I will have a bloody damn good go at cutting her hair,if it gets me my massage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadingNorth Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Why would you need a book? It could be done on here the same way there is an exchange thread for homes. You need to keep accounts so that you can pay the correct VAT on services. Otherwise, the taxman comes poking around and you all land in the soup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimo Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 This is exactly what is wrong these days. No-one can do anything to help themselves without government interference. If no money changes hands between 2 individuals, it should be nobody else's business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karis Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 You do NOT have to provide VAT on genuinely free servives. That said: You must not receive any payment, goods or services in return. It's insane that VAT is chargeable on an exchange of services, including barter. Although how do you charge VAT on nothing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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