Barter with others including moms, small businesses, your health providers, etc. I am currently bartering my skills for valuable coaching services.
Bartering was the first form of exchanging goods for services. The basic idea is to give something to get something. An apple farmer needed eggs so he went to the neighbor with chickens and offered a bushel of apples for two dozen eggs.
Both people get what they need and no money is exchanged. So if you have a need and have some time, a project, or talent consider exchanging it with someone who has what you want.
You may have something that others need or want. It may be a product, service, or personal item. Others may have what you want so you come to an agreement to exchange things or time instead of money.
The barter system is a temporary way to get what you need when money is flowing in slower than you want.
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