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.
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Topics:
growing your business,
attracting new customers,
bartercard,
clear excess stock,
member story
It’s no secret that online sales are quickly overtaking those made over the counter. Customers love the convenience of shopping from their office, at home, and on the go. If you’re not building your e-commerce presence, you’ll find your business will be left behind.
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Topics:
clear excess stock,
small business,
attract new customers,
unrealised potential,
increase sales,
business needs,
trade dollars
The iconic Devon Hotel in New Plymouth has the region’s highest rating as a Qualmark 4 Star Plus gold-rated hotel and conference centre. They put their visitors on the doorstep of the CBD and all the most visited attractions in New Plymouth. They’re also committed to supporting local communities and sporting groups and have been providing Bartercard members luxury accommodation for the past 23 years.
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Topics:
hospitality,
fill downtime,
clear excess stock,
attract new customers,
spare capacity,
unrealised potential,
increase sales
Many Bartercard members are shining examples of how the network’s cashless currency of Trade Dollars can be utilised to benefit their business and lifestyle. Maximising cash flow, retaining customers, and keeping stock moving are all important elements of any business, so using Trade Dollars to buy and sell goods and services can offer a wealth of advantages for business owners.
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Topics:
increase profit,
increase cash flow,
fill downtime,
clear excess stock,
improve lifestyle,
small business,
attract new customers,
save cash,
trade exchange,
spare capacity,
build business networks
Hospitality and the tourism market are notorious for slower periods of business, off-peak seasons and short-lead times. This can have a profound effect on cashflow. So, what can be done to fill these holes and keep businesses afloat during these downturns?
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Topics:
growing your business,
hospitality,
fill downtime,
travel,
clear excess stock,
bartercard tourism,
attract new customers,
save cash,
build business networks
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.
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Topics:
business strategies,
Cashflow,
Accounting,
increase cash flow,
clear excess stock,
attract new customers,
save cash
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
