Exchange Skills, Not Dollar Bills
A community-powered marketplace for women entrepreneurs to grow by bartering services — not spending money.
What Is Brown Ribbon Exchange?
Service Marketplace
Offer your services, earn credits (Brown Ribbons), and exchange what you know for what you need—no cash required.
Business Growth
Access the community, credibility, and connections you need to take your business to the next level.
Collaborative Economy
We're like Fiverr—but powered by collaboration, not competition. Built specifically for women entrepreneurs.
We see you. You've built your skillset. You've worked hard. But growing your business feels like climbing a mountain.
Problem
Support services like branding and marketing come with intimidating price tags.
Solution
BRX enables women entrepreneurs to barter skills instead of spending money.
Community
Build relationships with other women who understand your journey.
Growth
Trade your expertise for services that strengthen both businesses.
How It Works
Create Your Gig
List what services you offer in our marketplace, highlighting your unique expertise and skills.
Browse & Connect
Find services you need and message members to create mutually beneficial exchanges.
Exchange Services
Use Brown Ribbons (our internal currency where 1 Ribbon = $1) to complete fair, balanced service exchanges.
Review & Grow
Leave reviews after completed exchanges to build your reputation in the community.
Member Success Stories
K. White, Louisiana
"I provide professional financial services as a CPA. I'm exchanging Quickbooks services for business photography and marketing."
J. Hermann, Florida
"As an editor and proofreader, I help female founders create engaging content. I exchange editing services for operations management."
S. Mbelu, Louisiana
"I'm an operations consultant helping service-based businesses create more impact. I exchange strategic planning for marketing expertise."
Bring It to BRX
Your Skills
Whether you're a brand designer, copywriter, virtual assistant, coach, or creative—your expertise has value here.
Your Network
Invite friends and colleagues to join a platform built for access, collaboration, and equity in women's entrepreneurship.
Your Whole Self
Show up authentically in a community that celebrates women's diverse paths to business success.
You bring it. We'll exchange it. Join the beta. Start building now.
🌍 Who Is BRX Nationwide For?
BRX Nationwide is for women entrepreneurs building businesses without traditional access to funding, connections, or support.
💼 Early-Stage Founders
You're just getting started or growing your business alongside a full-time job. You need real support, not fluff.
🧠 Service-Based Entrepreneurs
You offer marketing, design, coaching, operations, finance, or legal services and want to expand your reach.
🤝 Freelancers & Consultants
You seek consistent visibility, collaboration opportunities, and support without always spending cash.
🧰 Resourceful Builders
You believe in exchanging value and building sustainable businesses that lift others up.
BRX vs. BRX NOLA
BRX (Nationwide)
- Virtual services only
- Web-based platform
- AI assistant (Coming Soon)
- National community forum
BRX NOLA (Local Chapter)
- In-person service exchanges
- Submit requests via Google Form
- Monthly meetups in New Orleans
- Local member directory
We're launching both our national digital platform and our first local chapter in New Orleans! Choose the experience that works best for your business needs.
💸 Pricing That Grows With You
When we launch to the public, BRX will offer flexible pricing so you can access the support you need—whether you're just getting started or ready to scale.
🔒 But right now, we're inviting Founding Members to join us in beta.
Freemium
$0/month with browse-only access. View listings and explore our community features.
Starter Ribbon
$19/month with 250 Brown Ribbons ($250 value). Get publicly listed and post up to 3 gigs.
Elite Ribbon
$39/month with 500 Brown Ribbons ($500 value). Post unlimited gigs with ribbons that never expire.
Founding Member
Join now at your chosen price for 90 days and lock in $19/month Elite access for life!
✨ Become a Founding Ribbon Member
Help us shape the future of women-powered bartering.
We're building something special—and we want you in from the very beginning. As a Founding Ribbon Member, you're not just signing up for another platform—you're helping us test, build, and grow.
Early Access
Get first entry to the platform and private community before public launch.
Elite Membership
Automatically upgraded to Elite status (normally $39/month) with premium features.
500 Brown Ribbons
Start with $500 worth of exchange currency to immediately access services you need.
Locked-in Rate
Pay just $19/month—forever—plus exclusive access to our Founders Circle.
Why Barter? Unlock Business Growth Through Collaboration
Work-Life Balance
Outsource tasks to focus on your strengths and save valuable time.
Cost Savings
Access essential services without impacting your cash flow.
Trusted Services
Find vetted professionals through a reliable review system.
Community Support
Join a vibrant network fostering mentorship and growth.
The Brown Ribbon Story
We know the challenges women entrepreneurs face, like bias and funding gaps. To overcome this, we began by trading our own services personally.
As the network grew, Brown Ribbon Exchange was created—a platform for trading expertise. Each skill is a gift shared to support others.
Brown Ribbon binds members together, empowering growth and collaboration.
🟤 FAQ: Brown Ribbon Exchange (Nationwide)
What is BRX?
A skills-based platform where women entrepreneurs exchange services using Brown Ribbons instead of dollars. Our virtual community empowers business growth through collaboration.
How do Brown Ribbons work?
Each Brown Ribbon equals $1 in service value. Earn them by offering your expertise. Spend them on services you need. Simple barter credit system.
What services can I list?
Any virtual service: design, branding, bookkeeping, legal templates, coaching, social media strategy, admin support, and more.
How do I join?
Apply for beta access and become a Founding Member ($19/month) with 500 Ribbons, Elite status, and exclusive perks. Limited spots available!
Is bartering taxable?
Yes—bartering is considered taxable by the IRS. When you exchange services or products, it's treated like income and must be reported. For example, if you offer a logo design worth $300 and receive business coaching in return, both parties are supposed to report the value received.