CNN Living ran a story recently about bartering services that was interesting. The concept has been around for a long time but is picking up steam as consumers seek services but are cash poor.
While bartering is interesting, there seem to be a myriad of potential problems. How can you be sure the value of what you are providing is equal to the value of what you are receiving? What happens if there is a dispute during or after the process? Are there liability issues? Unfortunately, we are past the "Little House on the Prairie" days when neighbors just helped neighbors.
Regardless, if you want to give bartering a try, CNN recommends a couple top bartering sites like SwapThing (www.swapthing.com) and Green Apple Barter Services (www.greenapplebarter.com).
Oh, and if anyone needs an hour of computer help, I need a pedicure!
http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/04/21/barter.is.recession.solution/index.html)
