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Keeping Your Business Afloat When Operating on a Loss

No business has survived the era of COVID-19 completely unscathed. During such uncertain times, business owners have been faced with numerous challenges: layoffs, pay cuts, plummeting sales, and reduced profits. The reality is that many businesses will need to find…

AnnaJune 29, 2020

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Employee Loyalty: What are Your Workers Really Looking For?

Employee loyalty is vital in any organisation. It helps foster a positive work environment with the people who do the most to elevate your company. The more loyalty you can inspire from your team, the more benefits your business will…

AnnaJune 29, 2020

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Keeping Up with Bartercard’s Trade Opportunities

Bartercard has come a long way. If you haven't taken a close look at Bartercard in a few years, it could be well worth your time to discover how things have changed for the better. From humble beginnings in Australia…

AnnaJune 16, 2020

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Thinking Outside the Box During Your Business Recovery

As business owners reopen their doors in the wake of New Zealand's lockdown, Bartercard is offering many fresh ways to get cash flow moving again. Business may not be the same as it was before COVID-19, but for some, it…

AnnaJune 15, 2020

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Consider these Innovative Inventory Management Strategies

Employing the right inventory management strategies is essential for maximising your business’ resources to successfully grow your eCommerce. Businesses who deal with high volumes of inventory can benefit greatly from implementing good inventory management, as it gives your business more…

AnnaJune 1, 2020

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Building Strong Relationships with Interpersonal Communication

While many people and businesses will start to resume some sense of normality over the coming weeks, we still need to be mindful of social distancing. That said, an extra two metres should not impact how we are communicating with…

AnnaMay 26, 2020

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Increase Profits by Focusing on Your Business’s Strengths

All too often, we focus on the negative things that are happening around us. Given our current circumstances, it’s easy to dwell on weakness instead of recognising an opportunity. Rather than trying to fix what’s wrong, shift your mindset to…

AnnaMay 12, 2020

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What Does Discounting Really Cost Your Business?

Many businesses are struggling during the Covid-19 pandemic. If you still have your doors open, either literally or online, you might feel you need to do whatever it takes to keep customers interested. You may find it tempting to discount…

AnnaMay 5, 2020

Business

What Small Businesses Can Offer that Their Larger Competitors Can’t

Competition is what business is all about. In fact, it may well be why you became a small business owner in the first place! If you’re a small business owner, however, you may sometimes feel like you can’t go toe-to-toe…

AnnaMarch 30, 2020

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Will Investing in New Technology Boost Your Small Business?

Every business, no matter how small, relies on technology for marketing, communication, and recording vital information. Technology makes business processes more efficient, allowing them to promote their products and services more creatively. There’s no denying that the right technology can…

AnnaMarch 27, 2020

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