Lifetime Dynamics is a consultancy business based in Melbourne, Australia. With over 25 years’ experience, owner and founder Robert Borg is a business strategist who provides direction, guidance, motivation, and results. Whether it’s your career, sales, business or your own personal journey you need advice on Borg and Lifetime Dynamics have a proven record of success.
Read MoreTopics: strategy, small business, attract new customers, save cash, spare capacity, build business networks, goals
The Design Project manufactures and imports bespoke furniture for interior residential designers, supplying indoor and outdoor furniture solutions for hotels motels, restaurants, campus’, from materials including timber, plywood, aluminium, steel, glass and rattan.
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No two businesses are the same. Similarly, no two leaders are the same. Leaders come in many forms and achieve many levels of effectiveness, from the exceptional to the serviceable to the unfortunate. Being a good leader requires hard work and commitment. You’ll need to hone your skills and earn the respect of your team members.
One of the most common downfalls for a leader is a failure to learn from their mistakes or the mistakes of others. At Bartercard, we understand the value of leadership in a business. Read on to learn some key reasons why leaders fail.
Read MoreTopics: growing your business, increase profit, expand your product line, business start-up, attract new customers, Leadership
In this Bartercard member update, we hear from Allure Nails who have been a member for 11 years now and have had no difficulty spending their trade dollars.
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The following is a testimonial from Bartercard member Stuart Evans of Evanco Mechanical.
We are a family owned and operated business, my daughter runs the office and is also a mechanic apprentice in the workshop, and my wife, Natasha also works within the business. Evanco Mechanical started off in my back shed in 2004 where I was a mobile mechanic. We then expanded and moved to Strickland Street, Bunbury in 2006 and have been operating in these premises ever since.
Topics: increase profit, increase cash flow, small business, attract new customers, trade exchange, business blog
Everyone likes a bargain. Why pay full price for something when you can receive a discount? This is why discount websites are gaining popularity. They’re great for the consumer, but are they good for the merchant and small business owner? As a small business owner, have you worked out the real cost of discounting and the impact it will have on your business? Daily deal websites charge a fee of approximately 15-20% of the sale price and stipulate that the offer presented must be at least 50% off the original sale price.
Read MoreTopics: growing your business, increase profit, buyer demand, starting up your business, small business, attract new customers, save cash, branding, discounting
Whether you like your bread savoury, sweet, crusty, classic or artisanal, Bakers Delight has been perfecting Australia's favourite breads since 1980.
One franchisee of the popular bread brand, Ryan Kirkham, has created a partnership with Bartercard, which has attracted approximately $40,000 in sales every year – that’s a lot of loaves!
Topics: growing your business, increase profit, bartercard, buyer demand, small business, attract new customers, save cash
Bartercard New Zealand is part of the largest global trade exchange, trading over $150 million worth of goods and services outside the cash economy each year. With thousands of members in New Zealand alone, Bartercard provides business opportunities to its members by making use of unused trading capacity and excess inventory to increase profits and get new customers. Total Finish Painting Contractors is just one of the Bartercard members delivering professional results for all their clients’ painting and decorating needs throughout Canterbury and wider South Island region.
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Content marketing is essential for any business wanting to connect with their customers. Chances are you’re already sharing content in your business. Every time you pop up a blog, video, podcast, or social media post you’re using content marketing to attract people to your products and services.
Read MoreTopics: small business owner, attracting new customers, posting on social media, social media, strategy, attract new customers, build business networks, SEO, business blog, content marketing, Search engine optimisation
Using social media is a proven method to market your business online. When used well, these B2B social networks platforms can boost your business by increasing your brand’s visibility. There is no better way of gaining customers’ trust and building relationships than using social platforms.
Topics: small business owner, attracting new customers, posting on social media, what to post on social media, strategy, attract new customers, build business networks, social media influencers
