About Us

About Us

IMS, what is today a remarkably successful North American barter exchange, began as a humble company. Don Mardak, the founder of IMS, started from his home offi ce in New Berlin, Wisconsin in 1985. Since then, we have steadily and carefully built the most respected trade dollar in circulation today and the most comprehensive trading network of small businesses in the history of barter. We set out every day to change the way the world does business. We accomplish that through our dedicated employees and satisfi ed members. Today, with 18 offi ces serving 51 markets, IMS has branded the largest full-service, membership-based trading network in the United States and Canada.

International Monetary Systems is a publicly traded company (OTC BB: ITNM). For us, this means that our financial reporting and accounting methods are audited and subject to to strict regulations. For you, it means you can trust IMS to be a lasting resource in your business growth.

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Why Us?

Greater Purchasing Power
With access to over 16,000 IMS businesses trading in the US and Canada, your newly signed clients will have immediate access to buy and sell from a wide array of businesses, providing a strong foundation for your franchise's success.

A Greater Connection to Profitability
You will have a higher chance to succeed and shorter time to achieve profi tability than in a standalone startup trade exchange. With economies of scale, your costs can be lower.

Use of Established Business Model
With established systems and guidelines for you to follow, you will be able to get acclimated quickly and successfully.

We have Proven Systems
We have in place a full sales and brokering division, our Trade Network Tracking (TNT) software, the IMSbarter.com website, 24-hr authorization phone access, marketing literature, events, 16,000 trading partners, travel division, media division, accounting department, human resources department, legal department, and collections division. Our accounting department handles monthly member statement printing.

The Selling Power of a Known Brand
With offi ces in 14 US states and Canada serving 51 markets, IMS has 26 years of establishing our brand and building lasting business relationships.

You've got a Leg Up
The trust earned from an established and respected brand name promises immediate credibility with your customers. Tested and user-friendly accounting, personnel and management systems enhance your productivity andburnish your image as a professional organization. Plus, the collective purchasing power of a franchise alliance can improve your profi tability.

You're on the Fast Track...
Practical and aff ordable traffi c-building marketing programs and materials create both initial and on-going customer loyalty.

There's always a Safety Net
You'll own your business, but you're not alone. You'll have a professional and seasoned support team there when you need them. Additionally, you'll fi nd your franchise peers to be a reliable and ready network of understanding and advice.

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Training & Support

Your IMS Franchise ownership begins with a week of training at the IMS Headquarters, followed by a week of onsite support and training at your new location. You will have:

• A network of peers (fellow franchisees) to provide advice and moral support through a company intranet
• Annual conferences
• Franchisee associations
• In addition, the IMS Franchise Support Team will be available for questions and issues related to your IMS Franchise.

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