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## [Bartercard Member Story: Peter & Rosemary Tennent at the Devon Hotel](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/bartercard-member-story-peter-rosemary-tennent-at-the-devon-hotel)

 Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Jul 25, 2019 9:34:14 AM

[![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/Devon%20Hotel.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/bartercard-member-story-peter-rosemary-tennent-at-the-devon-hotel)

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](https://www.bartercard.co.nz/) members luxury accommodation for the past 23 years.

[Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/bartercard-member-story-peter-rosemary-tennent-at-the-devon-hotel)

 Topics: [hospitality](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/hospitality), [fill downtime](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/fill-downtime), [clear excess stock](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/clear-excess-stock), [attract new customers](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/attract-new-customers), [spare capacity](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/spare-capacity), [unrealised potential](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/unrealised-potential), [increase sales](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/increase-sales)

## [Using Trade Dollars To Benefit Your Business](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/using-trade-dollars-to-benefit-your-business)

 Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Jul 4, 2019 9:29:30 AM

[![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/profits-1953616_1280.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/using-trade-dollars-to-benefit-your-business)

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](https://www.bartercard.co.nz/About+Us.html), 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.

[Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/using-trade-dollars-to-benefit-your-business)

 Topics: [increase profit](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/increase-profit), [increase cash flow](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/increase-cash-flow), [fill downtime](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/fill-downtime), [clear excess stock](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/clear-excess-stock), [improve lifestyle](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/improve-lifestyle), [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)

## [Bartercard Member Story: Lifetime Dynamics](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/bartercard-member-story-lifetime-dynamics)

 Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on May 30, 2019 1:56:27 PM

[![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/consulting-3055704_1280.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/bartercard-member-story-lifetime-dynamics)

Lifetime Dynamics is a consultancy business based in Melbourne, Australia.  With over 25 years’ experience, owner and founder Robert Borg is a business strategist who provides direction, guidance, motivation, and results. Whether it’s your career, sales, business or your own personal journey you need advice on Borg and Lifetime Dynamics have a proven record of success.   

[Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/bartercard-member-story-lifetime-dynamics)

 Topics: [strategy](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/strategy), [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), [spare capacity](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/spare-capacity), [build business networks](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/build-business-networks), [goals](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/goals)

## [Bartercard Member Story: Allure Nails is a Trade Dollars Success](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/bartercard-member-story-allure-nails-is-a-trade-dollars-success)

 Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Apr 30, 2019 12:23:50 PM

[![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/nail-varnish-2171194_960_720.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/bartercard-member-story-allure-nails-is-a-trade-dollars-success)

In this Bartercard member update, we hear from [Allure Nails](https://www.allurenailstudio.co.nz/) who have been a member for 11 years now and have had no difficulty spending their trade dollars.

[Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/bartercard-member-story-allure-nails-is-a-trade-dollars-success)

 Topics: [increase cash flow](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/increase-cash-flow), [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), [spare capacity](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/spare-capacity), [build business networks](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/build-business-networks)

## [From Excess Inventory to Increased Profits: An Interview with Byron Smith of Total Finish Painting](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/from-excess-inventory-to-increased-profits-an-interview-with-byron-smith-of-total-finish-painting)

 Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Apr 1, 2019 9:52:44 AM

[![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/Painted%20kitchen.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/from-excess-inventory-to-increased-profits-an-interview-with-byron-smith-of-total-finish-painting)

Bartercard New Zealand is part of the largest global trade exchange, trading over $150 million worth of goods and services outside the cash economy each year. With thousands of members in New Zealand alone, Bartercard provides business opportunities to its members by making use of unused trading capacity and excess inventory to [increase profits](https://www.bartercard.co.nz/How+Bartercard+Works/Benefits+of+Bartercard/Increase+Your+Profits.html) and get new customers. [Total Finish Painting Contractors](https://www.totalfinish.co.nz/) is just one of the [Bartercard](https://www.bartercard.co.nz/) members delivering professional results for all their clients’ painting and decorating needs throughout Canterbury and wider South Island region.

[Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/from-excess-inventory-to-increased-profits-an-interview-with-byron-smith-of-total-finish-painting)

 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), [increase cash flow](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/increase-cash-flow), [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), [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 to Build a Brand That’s More Than Just a Logo](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/how-to-build-a-brand-thats-more-than-just-a-logo)

 Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Mar 19, 2019 11:01:56 AM

[![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/How%20to%20build%20a%20brand.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/how-to-build-a-brand-thats-more-than-just-a-logo)

It might start with a name and a logo, but if there’s one thing the team at [Bartercard](https://www.bartercard.co.nz/) knows, it’s that building a trusted brand is much more than just graphic design.

Building a trusted brand is critical in the digital age. Having a strategy and focus to help build trust in the right places can maximise your impact, your brand reach, and your market sway.

[Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/how-to-build-a-brand-thats-more-than-just-a-logo)

 Topics: [growing your business](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/growing-your-business), [increase cash flow](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/increase-cash-flow), [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), [market research](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/market-research), [attract new customers](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/attract-new-customers), [save cash](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/save-cash), [spare capacity](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/spare-capacity), [build business networks](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/build-business-networks), [branding](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/branding)

## [Cash is king - how to keep more of it in your business](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/cash-is-king-how-to-keep-more-of-it-in-your-business)

 Posted by [Bartercard](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/author/bartercard) on Feb 13, 2019 11:20:28 AM

[![](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/hubfs/cash%20is%20king.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/cash-is-king-how-to-keep-more-of-it-in-your-business)

No matter how long you’ve been in business or how successful you are, you’re bound to be faced with cash flow challenges from time to time. Often, it’s not through poor management, simply the ebb and flow of the business tide that can be difficult to predict.

[Read More](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/cash-is-king-how-to-keep-more-of-it-in-your-business)

 Topics: [Cashflow](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/cashflow), [growing your business](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/growing-your-business), [strategy](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/strategy), [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), [spare capacity](https://content.bartercard.co.nz/blog/topic/spare-capacity)

## [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)

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