Whether you're on the move in Australia or New Zealand, or visiting one of our island destinations, you’re never far away from a Bartercard member with the power of Bartercard Search. 

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Topics: attract new customers, build business networks, save cash, strategy, attracting new customers, small business owner, Bartercard Search

Just Water, a national supplier of water coolers, is a company listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. It joined Bartercard over 15 years ago after recognising the numerous benefits an alternative currency exchange system can bring to a business. Due to Bartercard’s member to member promotional benefits, Just Water have been able to quickly grow their trade volume and they’ve also introduced a successful business policy of paying commissions in Trade Dollars to sales representatives who make sales to Bartercard members.

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Topics: attract new customers, build business networks, save cash, strategy, attracting new customers, small business owner

Through Bartercard, accounting firm Thompson & Partners has been able to utilise unfulfilled capacity and generate new business. Now they advise their own clients about how to use Bartercard to move excess inventory, manage their cash flow and increase occupancy in slow or idle periods – all on top of their regular cash paying business!

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Topics: attract new customers, build business networks, save cash, strategy, attracting new customers, small business owner

Are you ready to start a fresh, new business? You may be just at the idea phase, thinking about what to do next. Maybe you’re down the road a bit but not quite ready to launch. You might have your brilliant idea set to go but are stuck for finance. Here are a few tried and true tips to help your start-up business no matter what stage you’re at.

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Topics: attract new customers, build business networks, save cash, business start-up, starting up your business, strategy, attracting new customers, small business owner

No matter how long you’ve been in business or how successful you are, you’re bound to be faced with cash flow challenges from time to time. Often, it’s not through poor management, simply the ebb and flow of the business tide that can be difficult to predict.

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Topics: attract new customers, save cash, spare capacity, small business, strategy, Cashflow, growing your business

By now, most of us are back from the Christmas break. We should be refreshed and raring to go for the new year – but often, that’s not the case. As our eyes inevitably drift to the window, we see beautiful blue skies and bright hot sun. The beach is beckoning. But alas, there is work to be done!

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Topics: attract new customers, save cash, increase cash flow, increase profit, business strategies, Workplace productivity

When it comes to productivity, there has been no tool more enduring than the humble to-do list. But these days, we find that our lists are growing faster and faster, and it can feel like we’re clearing them slower and slower. And, if you’re anything like us, you may find that the to-do list ends up closer to a “not-done” list by the end of the day. When it comes to achieving business goals, like a profit increase, a to-do list is a vital building block to eventual success.

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Topics: save cash, business start-up, bartercard, increase profit, Productivity, growing your business

Do you have empty seats to fill? Want to boost cash flow in your restaurant or bar?

In a constantly - shifting industry where new venues are opening weekly, staying at the top isn’t always easy. Bartercard has the tips and tricks to stay ahead of the curve and think outside the wine box to attract new customers. Read More

Topics: increase profit, bartercard, small business, small business owner, trade exchange, increase cash flow, expand your product line, spare capacity, attract new customers, save cash, build business networks