One of the most fascinating cover pieces ever published was this issue’s 18-page article titled “An Inside Look At Active International, The World’s Largest Corporate Trading Company.”

In 1984 Alan Elkin and Arthur Wagner opened their doors for business. Their story reveals how they built their company, now doing over $1 billion in annual sales, through vision, commitment, and performance to create this one-of-a-kind powerhouse. (BarterNews received feedback from subscribers saying it was one of the most motivating and inspiring cover story ever written.)

Other stories in this informative issue include:

• How to effectively barter for your printing.
• ITEX acquires assets of Ubarter.com Canada.
• Industry veteran Dave Wallach’s outdoor video screen on Pier 39/San Francisco.
• Real estate specialists introduced to trade exchange concept.
• A look at George Pekarovic of BCI...Slovakia’s first trade exchange.
• BBX buys IBEX New Zealand.
• Salesman Arthur Kaliel’s tips for greater trading success.
• Motley Fool’s barter deal with AOL that launched the personal finance site.
• Lance Lundberg’s ideas about corporate barter’s lack of online presence.
• How demand for entrepreneurs who barter their expertise will continue to grow.
• Wealth comes from free enterprise, breath-taking innovation and capitalism.
• WTO reports huge growth in international commerce.
• Pepsi’s barter deal with Yahoo.
• Financier Reichmann scored with secondary capital move.
• Our Countertrade Section reported on “The Growth & Evolution of Compensatory Transactions.”