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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attracting new customers,
bartercard,
clear excess stock,
member story
Whether you have plans to expand a business or you’re starting up a new venture, there is generally a time when a cash injection is required to help boost the business and increase profits.
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growing your business,
small business owner,
increase profit,
restaurants,
hospitality,
strategy,
small business,
build business networks,
increase sales,
business needs,
networking,
customer loyalty,
trade dollars,
marketing
Each year seems to arrive earlier than the last, and in a world steeped in new and rapidly evolving technology—smarter AI, leaner management systems, more flexible mobile solutions, and more—we’ve adjusted to the reality that nothing stays the same for very long.
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business strategies,
growing your business,
attracting new customers,
increase cash flow,
small business,
build business networks,
increase sales,
business needs,
trade dollars
Bartercard is a platform wherein businesses can barter trade their goods and services using trade dollars. Joining this immense online marketplace offers numerous benefits for a business owner just like you. It aids your business by turning your excess inventory, spare downtime, and vacant seats into additional sales—expanding your business and profits.
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business strategies,
growing your business,
small business owner,
attracting new customers,
strategy,
market research
It’s something every business owner knows they need to do but very few put aside the time for it. Not surprisingly, it’s those who do that tend to be the most successful. Strategic planning is essential to the development and growth of your business. So why is it like pulling teeth to get business owners to sit down and focus on it? The answer is clear. You’re too busy working IN your business to take a step back and work ON your business. Strategy and planning is put on the backburner while you deal with more pressing issues.
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business strategies,
growing your business,
increase cash flow,
starting up your business,
build business networks,
increase sales,
customer loyalty,
trade dollars
You work hard for every dollar you earn in your business. The last thing you want is to waste it on hit-and-miss advertising or marketing campaigns. You need to make sure your investment in marketing is working for you and giving you the greatest possible return.
As you plan, measure and track your marketing efforts, you will learn what works (and doesn’t) for your business. Then you can focus your efforts on the right type of marketing to generate the best results.
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business strategies,
small business new zealand,
growing your business,
small business owner,
attracting new customers,
increase cash flow,
trade dollars
No amount of money can buy customer loyalty. If a company’s product or service is good and trustworthy, customers will inevitably come back to support that brand. However, no matter how good a product or service may be, businesses still need to come up with effective customer loyalty strategies to build customers’ trust, improve customer interaction, increase engagement, and actively retain them after their first purchase. Today we look at reasons why a loyalty program is an effective strategy in retaining existing customers and gaining new ones.
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growing your business,
attracting new customers,
customer loyalty,
rewarding staff,
trade dollars
Being a business owner requires being decisive when it comes to risk-taking, but going in it alone can be challenging without the help of a community around you. In a competitive industry where you’re up against both the big and small players, joining a supportive network is essential to thriving. Today, we explain why collaboration is essential for your business’ growth.
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growing your business,
small business,
build business networks,
unrealised potential,
increase sales,
business needs,
networking
Very few businesses in the world would willingly say “no” to more sales. After all, businesses exist to increase profit, and business owners and employees are working to earn a living and support their families. However, generating those additional sales can be a major challenge. Clients don’t just fall into our laps. Often, you have to invest a lot of time and effort in marketing before you see any results.
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growing your business,
small business owner,
increase cash flow,
small business,
attract new customers,
save cash,
build business networks,
business blog,
increase sales,
barter,
networking
Building a business into a stable, profitable enterprise takes an enormous amount of time, effort, investment, and resources. For that reason, it probably comes as no surprise that many business owners become very cautious about making major changes once they do achieve such stability and profitability. Unfortunately, those instincts can get in the way of their business’ continued growth and long-term success.
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Topics:
growing your business,
increase profit,
strategy,
small business,
attract new customers,
increase sales,
business needs
