Bartering is an old trading system whereby people exchanged goods for goods. There was no money involved. However, this form of trade has made a comeback in modern society. It might be old school but it comes with many benefits. In fact, barter trade is a business for intelligent solopreneurs who…

What really matters as an entrepreneur is ensuring that your business processes are streamlined and effective. Efficiency - of cash, labour, processes, materials etc - should be the main goal of every startup. If these are the things that you want to focus on, this article is for you. One way is…

As a solopreneur you may find yourself needing services to help you run and grow your business. The problem is that most solopreneur’s are on a tight budget so the ability to leverage all services at your fingertips isn’t always possible. But getting outside help is critical to ensuring…

While no single blog post can ever fully prepare you for obstacles in your freelancing journey, there are a few things that are useful to know about in advance. In this article, we’ll be sharing the top 4 things we wish we’d have known before freelancing for the first time, in the hopes…

Let me tell you a little about me and why Starter Barter is so important to me and also, I hope, will become important to you. I have worked as a freelancer and set up a couple of small businesses with a very low startup budget - no seed VCs for me. And when you start a business, money is…

Everyone is trying to get a side hustle, passive income or business started these days. And it makes sense. Inflation hit its highest level in 10 years. So if you’re looking at going it alone, we’ve got some tips on how to be….

If you’re looking to make some money on the side or transition fully to a self-directed freelance role, you’re probably evaluating the best freelance websites for beginners to register with. And there’s a pretty big upside to getting this right. According to Refinery29,…