Bartering was helpful in getting the first customers with my startup: http://ai.redsymbol.net/2010/09/boostrapping-your-business-with-barter.html http://ai.reds

Bartering was helpful in getting the first customers with my startup: http://ai.redsymbol.net/2010/09/boostrapping-your-business-with-barter.html http://ai.redsymbol.net/2010/09/boostrapping-your-business-w... In general, it'll probably work better with B2B offerings.