Galas signed up, figuring that barter would be a way to boost business at his store. Forty-seven years later, he says barter is much the same — just bigger. Much bigger. BXI was eaten by another ...

In today’s economy, restaurants are doing just about anything to fill tables. But there’s a way to drive traffic and strengthen your business without turning to deep discounts — organized barter. The ...

Plumbers, restaurant owners, photographers and stay-at-home moms are all putting a modern-day twist on the old-fashioned financial concept of bartering. They're among a growing number of people ...

The economic slowdown has meant that many businesses are having to get creative to stay afloat. And an increasing number are turning to a mode of trade that's ancient: bartering. Josh Gardner owns a ...

Most barter groups meet regularly, with members introducing themselves and promoting their business. "That's free advertising and networking at its best with a group of people already interested in ...

The concept of bartering has been around as long as business itself, but has gotten more attention since the recession began. There’s even a show about the art of trading instead of paying in cash ...