--- title: Bartercard Blog | Bartercard Updates | Productivity description: Productivity | Bartercard Blog | Bartercard Updates --- [![logo](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.jpg?width=209&name=logo.jpg)](http://www.bartercard.co.nz/) ![QOIN_FINAL RGB_web-01](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/00%20AU%20QOIN/QOIN_FINAL%20RGB_web-01.png?width=151&name=QOIN_FINAL%20RGB_web-01.png)   ## [Introducing Limits to Simplify the Role of Technology](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/introducing-limits-to-simplify-the-role-of-technology) Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Oct 1, 2019 6:00:33 PM [![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/simplify%20technology.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/introducing-limits-to-simplify-the-role-of-technology) Advances in technology have enabled us to extend our reach in both our business and personal lives. These advances have allowed businesses far more flexibility, empowering them to operate 24/7. Additionally, with social media and the likes of Skype and Zoom, it’s now much easier to stay in touch with friends, family and business colleagues around the world. In your business life, online solutions like the [Bartercard mobile app](https://www.bartercard.co.nz/Members+Information/MobileApp.html) can greatly expand your business network, helping you move old stock and increase profits. [Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/introducing-limits-to-simplify-the-role-of-technology) Topics: [business strategies](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/business-strategies), [Productivity](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/productivity), [improve lifestyle](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/improve-lifestyle), [small business](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/small-business), [business blog](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/business-blog), [business needs](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/business-needs) ## [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) ## [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) ## [4 Essential Tips to Improve Productivity and Effectiveness for Personal Growth](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/4-essential-tips-to-improve-productivity-and-effectiveness-for-personal-growth) Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Dec 20, 2018 8:59:38 AM [![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/Time%20cost%20quality.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/4-essential-tips-to-improve-productivity-and-effectiveness-for-personal-growth) 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](https://www.bartercard.co.nz/What+is+Bartercard.html), it can sometimes feel like we’re drowning under the pressure. [Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/4-essential-tips-to-improve-productivity-and-effectiveness-for-personal-growth) Topics: [business strategies](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/business-strategies), [Workplace productivity](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/workplace-productivity), [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), [strategy](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/strategy) ## [Increase productivity with these technologies](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/increase-workplace-productivity) Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Nov 28, 2017 9:22:22 AM [![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/Stock%20Images/AdobeStock_143035671%20(Large).jpeg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/increase-workplace-productivity) Today the most successful brands are engaging with their customers around the clock – leaving the standard 9 to 5 working day a thing of the past. While customers’ expectations have changed, so have the expectations of work hours as there’s increasing demand on real-time conversations and collaboration through multiple channels. So what’s an SME business owner to do? How can you meet the challenges of the new ways of working? How can you increase productivity? [Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/increase-workplace-productivity) Topics: [business strategies](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/business-strategies), [Productivity](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/productivity), [sme](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/sme) ## [Email Management](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/email-management) Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Aug 1, 2017 10:52:00 AM [![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/Stock%20Images/juliette-leufke-154599.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/email-management) Email. Can’t live with it. Can’t get your job done without it. Am I right? Last year we sent over [2.5 billion emails](http://www.radicati.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Email-Statistics-Report-2015-2019-Executive-Summary.pdf). And here’s the bad news. In spite of a good amount of loathing, that number is only expected to grow. The volume is an issue, as is the time you spend on it. In fact, reports say you check it about [36 times per hour](http://www.radicati.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Email-Statistics-Report-2015-2019-Executive-Summary.pdf). 36 times. In a single hour.   [Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/email-management) Topics: [business strategies](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/business-strategies), [Workplace productivity](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/workplace-productivity), [Productivity](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/productivity) ## [How to incentivise and reward your staff](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/how-to-incentivise-and-reward-your-staff) Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Feb 21, 2017 9:42:05 AM [![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/AdobeStock_127631223-1.jpeg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/how-to-incentivise-and-reward-your-staff) We know competition is fierce when it comes to recruiting the right individuals – there’s so much to consider. According to Forbes Magazine’s, [Alan Hall](http://www.forbes.com/sites/alanhall/#42f011c3336b), there are some basic rules to follow: [Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/how-to-incentivise-and-reward-your-staff) Topics: [business strategies](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/business-strategies), [Productivity](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/productivity) ## [Experts Agree –  Do these 3 Tasks To Make Your Work Day More Productive](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/3-tasks-to-workplace-productivity) Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Sep 13, 2016 11:30:00 AM [![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/Coffee.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/3-tasks-to-workplace-productivity) --- With your [Bartercard business](http://www.search.bartercard.co.nz), life can get fairly hectic. Maybe it doesn’t feel as productive as it could be. Some people aren’t morning people it’s understandable. 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