An exciting 18-page cover story on International Monetary Systems detailed what strengths the company had going for it that provided an unusual opportunity to build a barter juggernaut. If you want the inside story on one of the top barter companies in the world, you won’t want to miss this extraordinary story on the achievements of Don Mardak and the IMS family.

Other stories in this issue were:

• The NATE 19th Annual Convention coverage, with Ric Zampatti taking the reins as president.
• Empty airline seats or vacant hotel rooms offer opportunity for profit.
• Economics Nobel Prize winner reinforces barter’s value.
• BBX continues expansion by acquiring Tradebanc.
• Bartercenter, Central America’s first trade exchange.
• A look at Lori Gaines of TradeAmericanCard.
• Barter...the silent financier.
• Active International joins FEI strategic partnership program.
• How Ikea bartered for waterfront location in Philadelphia.
• Offsets prevalent in Central and Eastern Europe.