Cash is tight. That’s reality. But skills? Skills are everywhere — and they’re worth more than cash in the right hands. Modern bartering is alive and well, it just looks different now.
I’ve traded digital website help for bricks, sewing repairs for fresh eggs, small engine fixes for skincare products I make at home too. It’s not charity, it’s survival — both sides win.
What Works Best
- Repairs: lawnmowers, appliances, small jobs.
- Creative skills: writing, design, social media setup.
- Practical trades: sewing, canning, baking.
Bartering isn’t dead. It’s evolving. And if you’ve got a skill, you’ve got currency.
