Why should I start using the Time/Bank?___________________________________
-You can accomplish something without using (or having) any ordinary money like euro's.
-Time banking is a smart and honest way of cooperating with others.
-Sometimes you get more value for hours than for euro's. Time/Bank mostly make exchanges that they really like to do. Time banking is considered more attractive than ordinary day-to-day work. Often people are quite skilled in the task they want to exchange. Or they simply enjoy doing those jobs for others.This motivation often results in a very valuable result.
-Your social and professional network will expand. You'll meet interesting people who like to help each other. Chances are that you'll work with people that have a completely different background that people within your existing network.
-The Time/Bank is aimed to function internationally. Hours can be exchanged locally and globally within our world wide network of branches. 60 minutes are one hour all over the world.
How do I start using the Time/Bank?______________________________________
-Register here.
-Place a listing to advertise your Offer or Request.
-React on listings.
How do I get those Hour Notes?_________________________________________
-Make exchanges to get paid in Hour Notes. You can be paid in cash, or online. Login, click on My Account to check your current balance of Hours.
Do you have some tips for me to get started?_______________________________
-Yes, please see this link.
Can I offer the same type of work as I normally offer for euro's? Isn't that competing with myself?
-Sometimes you need euro's, sometimes you need Hours. Hours have a different value than euro's and they can't be converted. Hours reach a different part the economy. Areas that sometimes are hard to reach with euro's. You're your own boss so you can decide for yourself how much you want to offer for euro's and for hours.
How can I trust the person I'm planning to have an exchange with?_______________
-The Time/Bank community is much smaller that the real world, it connects a specific group of people. Therefore the level of thrust between people is much higher than you would expect in the normal economy. We never experienced any serious problems within the Time/Bank community, however don't be naive. It is always good to be careful. Big assignments can be split into smaller ones to spread risks. Also it is good to make a set of agreements (on quality, time, deadline, etc) before starting the exchange.
