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Tips for successful exchanges

Place listings::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Advertise your offer or request by writing a listing. Dare to ask: posting a listing is the key for getting exchanges. The listings are published on the Time/Bank website, our blog, and the Facebook page. Moreover they are placed in the big shop window of the Time/Store in The Hague.

Check the listings regularly::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

The listings are updated regularly on our website. Be the first to spot interesting opportunities. All listings are also published on the facebook page. ' Like'  our page to stay informed about the latest request and offers.

Post requests AND offers:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Do not only write your offered skills in your profile. Post also a listing of the skills you would like to offer. This way users can see you're available and that you enjoy doing this specific task at the moment.

Short exchanges::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

New user? Get some time banking experience (and your first earned Hours) by posting a relatively short listing of 1 - 2 hours. Think of something simple, something many people could use.

Be specific::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

When posting a listing make sure you are specific. Describe exactly what you are looking for. The more information your listing has, the more likely someone will react on it. Vague descriptions are not motivating to react on. It could be a good idea to mention a link to a certain website to show exactly what you're looking for or what you can offer.

Urgent matters:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

If an exchange needs to take place very soon, be sure to mention this within the listing.

Clear agreements::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Before you actually start the exchange make at least some agreements on:
1.
The maximum time the exchange could cost.
2.
What date exactly it should be completed. 
There could be little action without a finish date. 
3.
What kind of quality you can offer or expect.

Demand responsibily::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Time banking is fun, but it's no game. People are getting paid (in real Hours),  so it is fair to demand some responsibility. 

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