Like many new business owners, Nattaya is having difficulty with cash

QUESTION

Like many new business owners, Nattaya is having difficulty with cash flow in her Thai restaurant. She just learned she needs a new stove hood to comply with health codes, but the cost is prohibitive.

What option can she pursue to get a new hood without spending cash?
What will be an ideal response?

ANSWER

Answer: Nattaya can offer to barter with a ventilation company. In return for installing a new stove hood, she could provide free lunches to the company’s employees for a specified period or offer to cater its holiday party.
Explanation: Bartering is trading goods or services without exchanging money.