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Ways to improve customer service and retention

In today’s competitive business landscape, customer service is fundamental in building strong relationships with patrons and driving business growth. Providing exceptional service not only enhances customer satisfaction but also leads to increased loyalty and retention. Listen and understand customer needs…

Bartercard New ZealandJuly 23, 2023

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Effective Strategies for Monitoring Cash Flow

Ensuring smooth cash flow is crucial for the success of your business. By implementing a few strategic measures, you can keep your company's finances flowing seamlessly. Here are some effective tactics to help you stay on top of your cash…

Bartercard New ZealandMay 31, 2023

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How To Address Rising Raw Materials Costs

If your company makes a product, whatever it may be, then your raw materials will be one of your biggest expenses and most consequential pulls on your profitability. So, how do you reduce material costs without impacting the quality of…

Bartercard New ZealandJune 29, 2021

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Content Strategies for New vs Existing Customers

Content marketing could be a boon for your business if managed correctly. Informative, engaging, and relevant content helps attract new customers, keep loyal ones, and drive profitable customer actions. The most common mistake marketers make in content marketing is creating…

Bartercard New ZealandJuly 27, 2020

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Short Term Vs Long Term Business Recovery

As many people are experiencing the impact of the ongoing pandemic, business owners and corporate leaders are enacting short-term recovery measures to keep business operations afloat. Implementing short-term recovery measures has benefits, but focusing solely on the short term can…

Bartercard New ZealandJuly 27, 2020

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Keeping Cash in Your Business While Getting New Customers

As every business owner has recently experienced, the tide can turn in the blink of an eye. If you've managed to continue trading during this difficult time, that's great! As you well know, however, you can never stop striving for…

Bartercard New ZealandMay 18, 2020

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Building Your Business During Lockdown with Bartercard

In this challenging economic climate, it's more important than ever for businesses to think outside the box. Even if your doors are closed, or you're working in a reduced capacity, you can still get new customers, offset your expenses, and…

Bartercard New ZealandMay 5, 2020

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What is Customer Churn? A Helpful Introduction

Savvy business owners always have a carefully planned customer acquisition strategy in place to boost operations and sales. However, attracting new customers does not guarantee they will stick around. Businesses will lose customers. It’s inevitable. The cycle of new customers…

Bartercard New ZealandMarch 25, 2020

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