The Treue blog for Small Business Owners

Don't rely on being the "new hot spot." Discover the restaurant loyalty program benefits that matter in 2026. From points vs tiered models to the real ROI of retention.

Learn how the cafe subscription model works for cafes across Australasia, North America, & the United Kingdom in 2026 to unlock 5-7x greater customer lifetime.

Worried about repair bills? Discover auto service subscription plans. From monthly car maintenance packages to WOF clubs, learn how to smooth out your car costs.

Tired of the revenue rollercoaster? We compare the subscription vs one time sales business model and show why recurring revenue creates a more profitable business.

Still using a digital punch card? Learn the difference between a punch card vs membership and how to build predictable revenue for your NZ cafe, salon, or shop.

Learn how to use customer data for your small business. This simple guide shows you how a loyalty app can help you increase sales and customer retention in NZ.

Searching for the best loyalty app for your beauty salon? Learn why punch cards fail and how a salon membership app can reduce no-shows and build recurring revenue.

How to Get Repeat Customers at Your Barbershop (5 Simple Steps for NZ Barbers in 2025) You know the feeling. A new client walks in, loves the cut, promises to come back... and then you never see them again. The "one-cut wonder" is a constant frustration for Kiwi barbers. You spend your time perfecting your craft, creating a great atmosphere, but your schedule is still full of gaps and unpredictable walk-ins. If you're asking how to get repeat customers at your barbershop, you

Need low cost marketing ideas for your small business in NZ? This guide shares 3 powerful wins, including free marketing ideas, to get more customers now.

Looking for a restaurant subscription app in NZ? This guide shows you how to create a restaurant membership program to build predictable, recurring revenue.

Wondering what is a subscription model? This guide explains how a recurring revenue model can create predictable monthly income for your NZ small business.

Debating customer loyalty vs discounts? Discover the dangers of discounting and learn customer retention strategies that build long-term profit in your business.

Searching for the best restaurant loyalty app in NZ? This 2025 guide shows you how to boost customer retention for your restaurant and build predictable revenue.

Discover how the Cafe Subscription App can boost your café's revenue and customer loyalty. Learn the secrets of the Cafe Subscription App now!

Wondering how delivery apps commoditise your brand? Learn why high commissions & lost customer data are hurting your NZ restaurant, & discover the escape plan.

We love the creative K Road loyalty scheme, but its reliance on paper reveals a deeper truth about modern loyalty. Discover the powerful lesson it teaches us.

Discover how to fix the broken hospitality model and secure predictable revenue. Learn strategies to fix the broken hospitality model today.

Struggling with quiet weekdays? This guide shows NZ businesses how to get customers on slow days using a simple subscription model to build predictable revenue.

Is your loyalty program a cost or an investment? Let's breaks down the real, measurable ROI for NZ businesses, from increased visit frequency to higher average spend.

Is your Loyalty Program a leaky bucket? Discover why loyalty cards and punch cards might be costing you customers and how to fix it.