There are four primary ways the Bartercard system facilitates success for its franchisees:

1.  Multiple Revenue Streams

Bartercard surpasses the competition in offering franchisees a range of income streams, including:

•	New membership fees – securing new members and assistance in increasing their Trade pounds turnover
•	Members’ transaction fees – franchisees enjoy revenues whenever members transact within the Bartercard network, including online transactions 24 hours x 365 days per year
•	Capital growth - a successful franchisee has the potential to grow their business organically through private investment

2.    Extensive Training Programs

Extensive training programs ensure experience is not necessary.  Bartercard UK has made a significant investment in developing a comprehensive training program with proven results.  

Training is delivered in every aspect of the Bartercard business, consisting of up-to-date programs and case studies in the following areas:

•	Sales and marketing
•	Member relationship management and trading
•	Administration
•	Business management

3.    World Leading Management and Technology Support

Bartercard coaches and mentors new franchisees with relevant skills, including:

•	Up-to-date technology systems training
•	Management support services to ensure the franchisee leverages local area marketing, HR, leadership, communication and general business skills
•	Technological support systems such as trading, database, e-Commerce, online and Internet services

All include training, procedural manuals and ongoing personal support.

4.    Ongoing Support

The training, support and commitment from Bartercard headquarters doesn’t stop at the completion of the launch phase.  Once trained and operating as a franchisee, Bartercard’s assistance, coaching and support is extensive and ongoing.  As a partnership, Bartercard supports franchisees with:

•	Strategic business and marketing planning
•	Multi-media tools for ongoing training in sales and trading
•	Business advisory and financial planning assistance
•	Network conferences and functions
•	Frequent field service calls
•	Ongoing sales and trading training sessions and materials
•	Frequent sales, trading forums and an annual sales and trading conference

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For more information on how your business can utilise Bartercard, contact Bartercard today on
0845 219 7000 or go to Register with Bartercard.