Echo (Economy of Hours)

Echo is a marketplace without money, where East London people and businesses can trade anything from graphic design and business advice to cooking lessons and bike fixing – and there’s no money involved. Instead, we use a currency called Echoes, where 1 Echo = 1 hour. With over 4000 members, Echo is a thriving network for connecting, collaborating and sharing skills.

It’s free to join at http://economyofhours.com/ and new members receive 5 Echoes (5 hours’ credit) to help them start trading. Echo also runs its own business accelerator programme, Echo++. Designed for East London sole traders, start-ups and micro businesses, Echo++ connects local businesses and experts with a passion for growth and a willingness to share – and there’s no money involved. Find out more at echoplusplus.economyofhours.com.

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