BarterSaves is now New Jersey's largest independently-owned Barter Exchange. In August 2021, the company acquired BarterSystems Inc. serving businesses in the Mid-Atlantic for more than 40 years. With the stroke of a pen, BarterSaves now boasts an expansive membership of over 1,300 members in New Jersey, Maryland, Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia.

An old concept is making its way back in today’s ever-changing business world during the coronavirus crisis.

BarterSaves, based in Eatontown, is helping local small business owners by giving them an opportunity to save cash, while acquiring the products and services they need for their business or personal life.

During this time of uncertainty, you can be certain that with BarterSaves, you will gain the opportunity to experience valuable business networking, save business dollars, and grow your customer base! When the pandemic passes you will be better positioneed to maximize your opportunities!

Rene Ackerson is the president and Co-Founder of the BarterSaves trade exchange, the area's preferred barter network. She co-founded the business with her husband George. Together they have 6 kids and are the official "Barter Bunch." Rene is passionate about helping local business owners increase their purchasing power through the barter exchange and generate additional cash flow from new customers.

Rene Ackerson owns BarterSaves in Eatontown, Asbury Park and Belmar. Q: When did you decide you wanted to be an entrepreneur? Ackerson: I decided that I wanted to be an entrepreneur in college. It took me a while to figure out what the specific business was that I was going to start. After college I worked for an internet company in New York City until September 2001. After the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, I moved back home to the Jersey Shore and started working at the Asbury Park Press as a senior account executive.