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Recession No Match For New Business Bartering Social Network Visionary entrepreneurs and business owners continue to soar during economic setbacks with the launch of new bartering social network Smart Bareter.
Contributed by MoodTyme Press myMaineToday.com 2009-05-13


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Portland — May 14, 2009 - Bartering is open for business, literally, as business owners and entrepreneurs line up to jump into the highly anticipated trading action on the newly launched online bartering social network, Smart Bareter. Founded by Chicago-based entrepreneur Hillis Pugh, the site offers members endless opportunities to network, find investors, post job ads, generate partners, recruit interns, gather executive resources, pitch business ideas, trade services & products, and more. "In today's economic times, we must create immediate clear solutions and community-driven avenues to make sure our lives and our businesses continue to thrive. I look forward to assisting our members reach their business goals and individual purposes", expressed Pugh. Bartering is a $6 billion dollar industry in the United States alone. With the launch of this new virtual online hotspot able to connect business owners and entrepreneurs from all over, Smart Bareter is sure to increase bartering's future global success.

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www.smartbareter.com


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