Lately the U.S. has been exporting more wheat than it produces…our stockpile is at the lowest level in 60 years. Here’s what it means to (more…)

Longtime barter industry veteran Fred Detwiler’s 6,000 member trade exchange, TradeFirst.com, has (more…)

Should I stay or should I go?” asks the singer of a popular song from the
1980’s.
That tells the story of my life, as it seems to be my recurrent dilemma.

(”Should I Stay or Should I Go” is a song by The Clash, from their album
Combat Rock. It was written in 1981 and featured Mick Jones on lead vocals.
It became the band’s only number-one single, a decade after it was
originally released.)
Am I a pop-music guru with an incredible memory, or what?

Well…, it’s “or what.”
Actually, I had no idea which group recorded that song, (more…)

Looking for good business contacts in San Diego? Very active business network meets every Monday morning. ITEX accepted for membership (more…)

You probably know that you can exclude up to $250,000 of gain ($500,000 for most joint filers) when you sell your principal residence. IRS regulations may now allow you to apply this gain exclusion when you sell vacant land that is (more…)

From the barter desk of Bob Meyer…07/22/2008

Bartercard’s Tony Falkenstein Inducted Into New Zealand Business Hall of Fame
The hall of fame recognizes business leaders (more…)

In the Edmonton Sun an article titled “Barter In A Bad Market” shows that as the economy worsens, smart consumers and businesses are turning to barter for (more…)

Are you into direct sales, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Amway, or selling Tupperwear? Although your profit isn’t that of most independent business people, you should always look for the opportunity to barter. Here’s what one Tupperwear consultant has to say (more…)

An exceptional article on how to brand and license one’s talents in today’s Internet era. Are you a writer, artist, photographer or musician? This article (more…)

Interested in staying abreast of the G8 countries, news and analysis. Here’s a site that will keep (more…)