There is only 12 days left before the close of the eXmerce Business Makeover Contest. If you haven't already applied, you should consider! This is an opportunity to win $26,355.95 worth of sponsored business products and services. All it takes is for you fill out our application form and submit a video to us explaining why you think you are deserving of this prize. To enter, please go to www.exmerce.wordpress.com.

I'm sad to say good-bye to our friend Kristen who was our Trade Director in Vancouver and a former member of eXmerce in Calgary. She passed away April 14, 2010. I had the pleasure of first meeting Kristen at a Meetup Group. Kristen later joined eXmerce as a member promoting her Nu-Skin business. With her move back to Vancouver in the summer of 2009, she helped us open a branch office in Vancouver. Kristen was the perfect fit for eXmerce - full of integrity and commitment. I will always remember Kristen as being happy-go-lucky, cheerful and just someone who'd be there for you no matter what. She always exuded confidence, energy and enthusiasim. She was just a real joy to be around.

I'm asking members of eXmerce for a favor - if you had the chance to build a personal relationship with Kristen or even conduct business with her to please send me a note via e-mail (nelsonliem@exmerce.com) so that I can put something together for her parents. This is the least I can do in memory of such a wonderful woman who'll be missed by many.

~Nelson

I met with the owners at a new Indian restaurant in town yesterday. They were both a pleasure to meet. Some of the things they were looking to purchase on barter included general renovations, window lettering and carpet cleaning. I'll be following up with them next week and let's hope they give eXmerce a try!

Today, we were excited to meet with Derryl who'll be helping us re-vamp the eXmerce brand. We have a new direction for 2011 and have lots of exciting things planned to create value for members of the eXmerce community. Stay tuned!

~Nelson

Welcome Mathieu and John to the eXmerce community! If you are looking for accounting and bookkeeping services on barter, please give us a call at 403-215-9220.

A few weeks back, I had met with Lauren and Rebecca of ACE Canada - Both a pleasure to meet! They are seeking business volunteers for their upcoming business competition on May 12 and 13, 2010. See below for more info:

Business Volunteers Needed!

For the first time in 22 years, ACE – Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship – is hosting their Annual National Exposition in Calgary and they are looking for volunteers from the Calgary business community to participate as judges during their 3-day Students in Free Enterprise Competition !

· What is ACE: ACE is a national, charitable organization working with university and college students from across Canada. These students combine their in-class learning with the support of faculty, business professionals and our organization to create and implement business ventures and community outreach projects that impact the lives of people nationwide.

· The goal: Student teams create economic opportunity in their local communities and change the lives of Canadians for the better!

· Every year our students showcase their accomplishments at the ACE National Exposition - a 3 day, presentation based competition.

· More than 500 Students from across the country will gather at the TELUS Convention Centre from May 10^th-12^th to compete for the title of Most Enterprising Campus through three rounds of competition.

· ACE is looking for members of the Calgary business community to volunteer their time as a judge for the event. It is FREE to attend all you need to do is register….

For more information about how to get involved contact: Lauren@acecanada.ca or call 416-304-1566 ex 233

And check out www.aceexpos.ca

~Nelson

About a month ago or so, I received a call from Adam Jacob, President of www.barteryourway.com who runs a business barter exchange in Louisville, Kentucky. I really liked his enthusiasm and his passion for barter and his company. We briefly chatted about the challenges and opportunities we saw in the barter industry, and we both felt that technology (i.e. social media) will certainly be a driving force in shaping the barter industry.

I'd like to personally thank Adam for the recent press release that went out. You can check it out here: http://www.free-press-release.com/news-boost-your-business-barter-1270584436.html.

Nelson

It's been awhile since I last blogged so I'll try my best moving forward to keep you guys posted with what's going on at eXmerce.

The big thing that's happening right now is we're promoting the eXmerce Business Makeover Contest. This is an opportunity for a deserving business to win nearly $27k in sponsored business products and services. If you have been in business for less than 3 years and generate no more than $500,000 in gross revenues, this is a contest you should consider entering! For more contest details, please go to www.exmerce.wordpress.com.

Later today, I will be meeting with a yoga instruction company as we've experienced quite a bit of demand from members requesting yoga services. Let's hope they sign up! I also got confirmation today that we now have a new accounting company on board.

Nelson

November 23, 2009

Business Networking Function and Citytv & Sobeys 13th Annual Fame for Food!!

eXmerce is hosting a Speed Networking and Christmas Party Event at China Rose (228 28th Street SE) on November 25, 2009 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm to connect businesses together and we're inviting everyone to come out to greet each other to learn about the diversed businesses within the eXmerce barter exchange! This event will allow members to get new business leads for the new year, have a chance to win prizes and Christmas presents for everyone! Tickets will be sold at the door for $15. Half the proceeds will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Make-A-Wish Foundation has helped made over 225,000 wishes to children all over world.

We will be having a guest speaker, Adrian Vraciu of the New prespective Business Consulting.
We will also be doing a 50/50 raffle at this event, half of the proceeds will go to Citytv & Sobeys 13th Annual Fame for Food which is being hosted at the Royal Oak Sobey's (125-888) Country Hills Blvd. NW around 11:00am.

If you are interested in finding out more on these events, please contact Nelson Liem at 403-215-9220.