The time has come for you to expand your business horizon and go global. You have a great product and now you want to get more customers so that everyone will know about it! So, how do you start promoting your business on a global scale?
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Topics: business strategies, growing your business, increase cash flow, expand your product line, market research, attract new customers, build business networks
Do you have a clear view of who your competitors are? Do you understand how their actions in the marketplace are affecting your profitability and future planning? Being aware of what’s happening around you and what your competitors are up to is fundamental to the survival of any business – big or small. Knowing where your business is at is crucial to stay competitive and get more customers, but what business techniques can help you?
Read MoreTopics: business strategies, growing your business, attracting new customers, save cash
We don’t always like to think too far ahead. Long term business growth strategies might not be a priority, nor might it be something we particularly enjoy thinking about, but certain outcomes are inevitable in everyone’s life. In short, you won’t run your business forever.
Read MoreTopics: business strategies, growing your business, small business owner, strategy, small business, trade exchange, succession planning
March 31st is fast approaching, which means the fiscal year is coming to a close and your taxes are due. Businesses with a year-end pending are scrambling to fulfill last minute sales, undertake stocktakes, squeeze in the last expenses, and complete accounts to meet month-end. It’s a busy and stressful time, particularly if you’re a small business owner with fewer resources and limited support.
Read MoreTopics: business strategies, Cashflow, Accounting, increase cash flow, clear excess stock, attract new customers, save cash
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!
Read MoreTopics: business strategies, Workplace productivity, increase profit, increase cash flow, attract new customers, save cash
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 MoreTopics: business strategies, small business owner, increase profit, bartercard, strategy, small business
Topics: business strategies, small business owner, bartercard, starting up your business, small business, business start-up, market research
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.
Read MoreTopics: business strategies, Workplace productivity, Productivity, increase profit, increase cash flow, strategy
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?
Read MoreTopics: 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.
Read MoreTopics: business strategies, online travel agents, tourism, travel
