Small Businesses Find Barter A Great Way to Buy Items, Save on Costs.

From: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News | Date: December 31, 1998| Author: Chen, Anne | Copyright information

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Dec. 30 -- Karen Lile has an edge on normal cash-toting, credit-card-charging consumers.

In preparation for a move into a new residence, Lile purchased moving services, a paint job for her home, air conditioning and heating installation, and some furniture. During the transactions, cash never changed hands.

Nothing is free, of course. The soon-to-be Clayton resident got all of her services and items in a way that...

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