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Save cash, go digital!

It’s a challenging time for businesses. The uncertainty of lockdowns, restrictions and the ever-changing rules around COVID-19 make it difficult for even the most astute business owner to stay ahead, or even keep their doors open. More and more business…

Bartercard New ZealandSeptember 15, 2021

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Business

The benefits of an additional sales channel during lockdown

Is your business suffering as a result of the current COVID-19 lockdowns? You may have been forced to close your doors temporarily or be operating at a greatly reduced capacity. It’s a struggle for many business owners, in every region…

Bartercard New ZealandSeptember 13, 2021

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Business

How to Deal with Unhappy Customers

Many of us have had to deal with unhappy customers as part of our business dealings, and it’s never easy. However, if we know what to say at the right time, the situation can usually be saved. In fact, we…

Bartercard New ZealandSeptember 6, 2021

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Business

How to Survive Yo-Yo Effect of Lockdowns

Even into the back half of 2021, COVID-19 continues to severely impact businesses across New Zealand as we ride out another lockdown. As we’ve yo-yoed from lockdown to lockdown, we need a survival strategy in place to give us the…

Bartercard New ZealandAugust 25, 2021

Business

What to Offer Your Small Business Employees and When

Employees are the backbone of every small business and the face of your brand. Finding the best compensation to reflect the value they provide can be a challenge. A salary increase offers greater long-term security, while a handsome bonus offers…

Bartercard New ZealandJune 23, 2021

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Business

How to Fix Your Business Reputation When It Takes a Hit

A reputation crisis can happen unexpectedly and can be a difficult thing to overcome, but it is possible to repair. Although a damaged corporate reputation may seem impossible to reverse, the journey to rebuild it can be summarised in a few key…

Bartercard New ZealandMay 11, 2021

Business

Not Just An Online Digital Currency

You may have an idea of what Bartercard is – an online system, a currency, a network of businesspeople, a way to move stock and save cash. And you would be right. Bartercard is all those things. One thing you…

Bartercard New ZealandMay 5, 2021

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Business

How Small Business Marketing Compares to Large Companies

With so many costs to consider, marketing is often one of the last items that small businesses budget for. SMEs don’t have the same money to spend on advertising that big companies do. Large corporations have the advantage of high-brand…

Bartercard New ZealandMay 4, 2021

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Lifestyle

Mixing business with pleasure

Most business owners join Bartercard for the business benefits, and then stay for the business AND lifestyle benefits! Yes, Bartercard can have an incredibly positive impact on your business. Members utilise the Bartercard global network to attract new customers to…

Bartercard New ZealandMay 3, 2021

Business tips

Frequently Overlooked Costs When Starting a New Business

One of the most common questions that entrepreneurs and start-up owners ask is what the estimated costs are to start a business. It’s a good question. All businesses spend money before they open their doors, and quite often, accurately forecasting…

Bartercard New ZealandMay 2, 2021

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