The New Year is a time to assess your business and put positive change into place. While the internet isn’t short of inspirational tips and tricks to make the most of 2019, the reality is that the everyday ins and outs of running a business are tough – especially in a fast-paced digital world where the only constant is change. From managing budgets to staying relevant and constantly evolving, it isn’t for the faint hearted! When asked what the most significant challenge in business was, Bartercard members said that apart from staffing, it was cash flow which kept them up at night.
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Topics:
Productivity,
increase profit,
increase cash flow,
bartercard,
clear excess stock,
improve lifestyle,
expand your product line
With Christmas just around the corner, office parties, and end of year targets to meet, it’s no wonder we end up spinning many different plates and wind up exhausted both physically and mentally. Between booze and business growth strategies, it can sometimes feel like we’re drowning under the pressure.
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Topics:
business strategies,
Workplace productivity,
Productivity,
increase profit,
increase cash flow,
strategy
In this week's final blog of this three-part series, we look at creating demand, group buying, the value of non-cash markets, disruptors and future trends for the tourism industry.
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Topics:
hospitality,
tourism,
travel,
buyer demand
In Part 2 of our 3-part Changing Face of Tourism blogs, we look at alternative tourism distribution solutions in a shifting market.
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Topics:
hospitality,
online travel agents,
tourism,
travel
Empty seats to fill? Want to get more customers and boost cashflow in your restaurant or bar? Looking to leverage your business network to increase business profits?
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Topics:
business strategies,
small business new zealand,
growing your business,
attracting new customers,
increase cash flow
Over the next few weeks we are running a series of articles looking at the changing face of tourism in a fast-evolving market. These articles are written by Bartercard’s National Manager of Tourism and Travel Mark Ferszt who has over 20 years of industry experience, and feature in PATA’s (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Issues and Trends 2018.
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Topics:
business strategies,
online travel agents,
tourism,
travel
In this week's blog update, we list the industry tips to keep you thinking outside the walls of your establishment.
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Topics:
growing your business,
hospitality,
increase cash flow,
fill downtime
There are currently over three billion active users on Facebook and Instagram every month.
Three BILLION!
If you are using these social media platforms just for posting about your business, adding a few memes and interacting with your followers, you may be missing a big slice of your potential market.
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Topics:
posting on social media,
social media,
strategy
When it comes to increasing profit and getting more customers, investment is often what is required in order for you to grow your business. It’s critical to invest in the right places to ensure you stay ahead of the game and remain successful. What areas are important to consider?
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Topics:
small business owner,
attracting new customers,
increase profit
