--- title: Bartercard Blog | Bartercard Updates | small business owner description: small business owner | Bartercard Blog | Bartercard Updates --- ##### [Home](https://www.bartercard.com.au/) | [Bartercard Tourism](http://bartertourism.com.au/) | [Bartercard Property](http://www.bartercardproperty.com/) | [Bartercard Search](https://search.au.bartercard.com/) | [M](http://www.members.bartercard.com)[YBC](http://www.mybc.bartercard.com) [![logo](https://content.bartercard.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.jpg?width=233&name=logo.jpg)](https://www.bartercard.com.au/)     New Zealand International Australia United Kingdom Thailand UAE Cyprus PHONE 1300 BARTER         1300 227 837 ## [Five Ways to Increase Online Sales for Your Business](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/five-ways-to-increase-online-sales-for-your-business) Posted by [Bartercard Australia](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/author/bartercard-australia) on Feb 26, 2020 10:31:58 AM [![](https://content.bartercard.com.au/hubfs/Online%20sales.png)](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/five-ways-to-increase-online-sales-for-your-business) It’s no secret that online sales are quickly overtaking those made over the counter. Customers love the convenience of shopping from their office, at home, and on the go. If you’re not building your e-commerce presence, you’ll find your business will be left behind. [Read More](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/five-ways-to-increase-online-sales-for-your-business) Topics: [growing your business](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/growing-your-business), [small business owner](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/small-business-owner), [increase cash flow](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/increase-cash-flow), [small business](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/small-business), [attract new customers](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/attract-new-customers), [build business networks](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/build-business-networks), [increase sales](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/increase-sales), [trade dollars](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/trade-dollars) ## [Are Virtual Connections as Real as Face-to-Face Networking?](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/are-virtual-connections-as-real-as-face-to-face-networking) Posted by [Bartercard Australia](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/author/bartercard-australia) on Jan 16, 2020 12:24:00 PM [![](https://content.bartercard.com.au/hubfs/Networking%20business%20contacts.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/are-virtual-connections-as-real-as-face-to-face-networking) It’s not surprising to see a significant shift of practices when it comes to [business networking](https://www.bartercard.com.au/events.html). The world has adopted new ways to network that are no longer limited to face-to-face interactions. For a long time, business owners have attended meetings, events, and tradeshows to expand their contact base. Today, thanks to fast-paced technology, online networking sites have become common in the realm of making business connections. [Read More](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/are-virtual-connections-as-real-as-face-to-face-networking) Topics: [small business owner](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/small-business-owner), [strategy](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/strategy), [small business](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/small-business), [attract new customers](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/attract-new-customers), [build business networks](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/build-business-networks), [unrealised potential](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/unrealised-potential), [business needs](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/business-needs), [networking](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/networking), [trade dollars](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/trade-dollars) ## [How to Deal with Business Scams](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/how-to-deal-with-business-scams) Posted by [Bartercard Australia](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/author/bartercard-australia) on Aug 5, 2019 11:43:30 AM [![](https://content.bartercard.com.au/hubfs/sceptical%20business.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/how-to-deal-with-business-scams) Scammers work in many different, shady ways. As business owners and consumers, we must be ever vigilant when it comes to business frauds that try to make a run for our money. If you’re a business owner, you should be aware of scammers that will try to ruin your business reputation. For [Bartercard, scam](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/dispelling-the-biggest-bartercard-myths) artists are one of the most dangerous risks your business faces. Below, we offer advice on how to steer clear from the true business scams that pose major risks to your private information, reputation, and money. [Read More](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/how-to-deal-with-business-scams) Topics: [small business owner](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/small-business-owner), [small business](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/small-business), [business needs](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/topic/business-needs) ## [How is Technology Changing B2B Networking?](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/how-is-technology-changing-b2b-networking) Posted by [Bartercard Australia](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/author/bartercard-australia) on Jul 31, 2019 9:08:08 AM [![](https://content.bartercard.com.au/hubfs/B2B.jpg)](https://content.bartercard.com.au/blog/how-is-technology-changing-b2b-networking) Plenty has been written about how technological advances allow businesses to better connect with their customers, but what about with each other? How well is your business keeping up with changes in the [B2B networking](https://www.bartercard.com.au/bartercard_international/about.html) arena?  These days, keeping pace with change in the business world is harder than ever. However, for those ready and willing to put in the work, these rapid changes to B2B networking represent a terrific opportunity to separate yourself from your competition. 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