There are countless theories about how to run a business, and when it comes down to it, every strategy has the same end-goal: increasing your profits. Whether you’re working on brand awareness, innovative product development, or increasing workplace efficiency, the goal is always to increase sales and cut operating costs.

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Topics: small business owner, attracting new customers, increase profit, increase cash flow, save cash, trade exchange

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

The following is a testimonial from Bartercard member Stuart Evans of Evanco Mechanical.

Member Story: Evanco Mechanical

We are a family owned and operated business, my daughter runs the office and is also a mechanic apprentice in the workshop, and my wife, Natasha also works within the business. Evanco Mechanical started off in my back shed in 2004 where I was a mobile mechanic.  We then expanded and moved to Strickland Street, Bunbury in 2006 and have been operating in these premises ever since.

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Topics: increase profit, increase cash flow, small business, attract new customers, trade exchange, business blog

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.

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Topics: business strategies, growing your business, small business owner, strategy, small business, trade exchange, succession planning

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

Topics: small business owner, increase profit, increase cash flow, bartercard, expand your product line, small business, attract new customers, save cash, trade exchange, spare capacity, build business networks

Anna Herd moved to New Zealand with her family four years ago and became a Bartercard member almost immediately.

Her husband had previously owned a franchise in the UK, so they were no strangers to the Bartercard network and how it worked. Here, Anna tells us how Bartercard benefited a long family weekend away in Rotorua. Read More

Topics: small business owner, increase profit, increase cash flow, bartercard, small business, bartercard tourism, trade exchange