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## [Member story: Defying the odds](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/member-story-defying-the-odds)

 Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Mar 11, 2020 7:46:31 AM

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One of our long-term Taranaki members, Ultra Endurance Athlete and Coach, Lisa Tamati is launching her new book this month.

*Relentless* shares the emotional journey of Lisa and her mother, Isobel, after Isobel suffered a huge brain aneurysm and stroke, and was given a bleak outlook with very little quality of life.  But being an extreme endurance athlete, Lisa wasn’t prepared to just give up on her mother.  Lisa and Isobel’s story tells of the horrors, despair, hope, love and incredible experiences and insights into their journey, and it shares the difficulties of going against the medical system.

[Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/member-story-defying-the-odds)

 Topics: [growing your business](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/growing-your-business), [attracting new customers](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/attracting-new-customers), [bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/bartercard), [clear excess stock](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/clear-excess-stock), [member story](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/member-story)

## [What are the phases of a business cycle?](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/what-are-the-phases-of-a-business-cycle)

 Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Jan 23, 2020 12:30:00 PM

[![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/The%205%20phases%20of%20business.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/what-are-the-phases-of-a-business-cycle)

A business cycle is the natural rise and fall of economic growth over a period of time. The cycle is a useful tool for analysing the wider economy, as the upward and downward fluctuations show variations in production, employment, wages, and investment. Understanding the cycle allows you as a business owner to make better financial decisions with the goal of helping your business [increase profit](https://www.bartercard.co.nz/What+is+Bartercard.html) despite the downturns. Today we discuss the five main phases of a business cycle: expansion, peak, recession, trough, and recovery.

[Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/what-are-the-phases-of-a-business-cycle)

 Topics: [small business owner](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/small-business-owner), [bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/bartercard), [attract new customers](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/attract-new-customers), [business blog](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/business-blog), [increase sales](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/increase-sales), [barter](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/barter), [business needs](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/business-needs), [trade dollars](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/trade-dollars)

## [Bad Habits That Can Hold Back Success](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/bad-habits-that-can-hold-back-success)

 Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Jan 21, 2020 10:12:42 AM

[![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/bad%20habits.png)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/bad-habits-that-can-hold-back-success)

Being a small business owner is an enormous task. Much of the operational responsibilities of your business rest on your own shoulders. With so much on your plate, it’s no wonder that business owners often fall into habits that may not always be healthy for their business.

[Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/bad-habits-that-can-hold-back-success)

 Topics: [small business owner](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/small-business-owner), [bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/bartercard), [strategy](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/strategy), [starting up your business](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/starting-up-your-business), [small business](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/small-business), [business start-up](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/business-start-up), [save cash](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/save-cash), [business needs](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/business-needs), [trade dollars](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/trade-dollars), [marketing](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/marketing)

## [Learning to say No in business](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/learning-to-say-no-in-business)

 Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Dec 4, 2019 1:41:32 PM

[![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/shutterstock_501068101.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/learning-to-say-no-in-business)

Being in business usually means opening your doors to everyone, welcoming them in, building relationships and ultimately agreeing to do business together. Sounds simple, right? It can and should be. However, there are situations that can test you and one of the big tests is being able to say ‘No’ when you need to.

[Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/learning-to-say-no-in-business)

 Topics: [bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/bartercard), [strategy](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/strategy), [small business](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/small-business), [business blog](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/business-blog), [unrealised potential](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/unrealised-potential), [business needs](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/business-needs)

## [Bakers Delight – Rising to the Top with Bartercard (A Conversation with Ryan Kirkham)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/bakers-delight-rising-to-the-top-with-bartercard-a-conversation-with-ryan-kirkham)

 Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Apr 18, 2019 8:56:08 AM

[![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/bakery-1868925__340.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/bakers-delight-rising-to-the-top-with-bartercard-a-conversation-with-ryan-kirkham)

Whether you like your bread savoury, sweet, crusty, classic or artisanal, [Bakers Delight](https://www.bakersdelight.co.nz/) has been perfecting Australia's favourite breads since 1980.   

One franchisee of the popular bread brand, Ryan Kirkham, has created a partnership with [Bartercard](https://www.bartercard.co.nz/), which has attracted approximately $40,000 in sales every year – that’s a lot of loaves!    

[Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/bakers-delight-rising-to-the-top-with-bartercard-a-conversation-with-ryan-kirkham)

 Topics: [growing your business](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/growing-your-business), [increase profit](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/increase-profit), [bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/bartercard), [buyer demand](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/buyer-demand), [small business](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/small-business), [attract new customers](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/attract-new-customers), [save cash](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/save-cash)

## [How To Get Your To-Do List Organised (And Increase Productivity)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/how-to-get-your-to-do-list-organised-and-increase-productivity)

 Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Jan 28, 2019 12:44:00 PM

[![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/Getting%20organised.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/how-to-get-your-to-do-list-organised-and-increase-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](https://www.bartercard.co.nz/How+Bartercard+Works/Benefits+of+Bartercard.html), a to-do list is a vital building block to eventual success.

[Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/how-to-get-your-to-do-list-organised-and-increase-productivity)

 Topics: [growing your business](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/growing-your-business), [Productivity](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/productivity), [increase profit](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/increase-profit), [bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/bartercard), [business start-up](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/business-start-up), [save cash](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/save-cash)

## [3 ways to maximise customers and cash flow](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/3-ways-to-maximise-customers-and-cash-flow)

 Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Jan 23, 2019 2:31:14 PM

[![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/Blog%20Images/3%20ways.png)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/3-ways-to-maximise-customers-and-cash-flow)

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](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/3-ways-to-maximise-customers-and-cash-flow)

 Topics: [small business owner](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/small-business-owner), [increase profit](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/increase-profit), [increase cash flow](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/increase-cash-flow), [bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/bartercard), [expand your product line](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/expand-your-product-line), [small business](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/small-business), [attract new customers](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/attract-new-customers), [save cash](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/save-cash), [trade exchange](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/trade-exchange), [spare capacity](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/spare-capacity), [build business networks](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/build-business-networks)

## [How we used Bartercard Trade Dollars to fund our Rotorua holiday!](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/how-we-used-bartercard-trade-dollars-to-fund-our-rotorua-holiday)

 Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Jan 23, 2019 1:52:35 PM

[![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Rotorua.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/how-we-used-bartercard-trade-dollars-to-fund-our-rotorua-holiday)

Anna Herd moved to New Zealand with her family four years ago and became a Bartercard member almost immediately.

Her husband had previously owned a franchise in the UK, so they were no strangers to the Bartercard network and how it worked. Here, Anna tells us how Bartercard benefited a long family weekend away in Rotorua. [Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/how-we-used-bartercard-trade-dollars-to-fund-our-rotorua-holiday)

 Topics: [small business owner](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/small-business-owner), [increase profit](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/increase-profit), [increase cash flow](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/increase-cash-flow), [bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/bartercard), [small business](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/small-business), [bartercard tourism](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/bartercard-tourism), [trade exchange](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/trade-exchange)

## [5 Things to Start Implementing for 2019](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/5-things-to-start-implementing-for-2019)

 Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Jan 4, 2019 11:00:00 AM

[![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/Blog%20Images/shutterstock_378312253.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/5-things-to-start-implementing-for-2019)

Another year is drawing to a close and as we wind down and prepare for the season’s festivities, it’s a great time to start making plans for what you want your business to achieve in 2019.

It may be time to let go of the old and finally embrace the new. Here are five ways to help kick start your new year... and your business.

[Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/5-things-to-start-implementing-for-2019)

 Topics: [business strategies](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/business-strategies), [small business owner](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/small-business-owner), [increase profit](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/increase-profit), [bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/bartercard), [strategy](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/strategy), [small business](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/small-business)

## [Bartercard businesses save $4.5 billion](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/bartercard-businesses-save-4.5-billion)

 Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Jan 2, 2019 11:00:00 AM

[![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Save%20Businesses.png)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/bartercard-businesses-save-4.5-billion)

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. 

[Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/bartercard-businesses-save-4.5-billion)

 Topics: [Productivity](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/productivity), [increase profit](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/increase-profit), [increase cash flow](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/increase-cash-flow), [bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/bartercard), [clear excess stock](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/clear-excess-stock), [improve lifestyle](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/improve-lifestyle), [expand your product line](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/expand-your-product-line)

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