--- title: CARDSource News and Updates - Blog | Ryan Murphy (2) description: CEO (2) image: https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/Cardsource%20January2018/Images/Main-Page-Slider-Storefront.jpg --- - ** [651.686.0660](tel:16516860660) - ** [651.686.0660](tel:16516860660) - [About](https://www.cardsource.com/about/) - [Contact](https://www.cardsource.com/cardsource-contact-us-for-custom-printed-cards/) - [Resellers](https://www.cardsource.com/resellers/) - ** Search this site on Google Go [![CARDSource Designed Success](https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/Cardsource%20January2018/Images/CARDSource_logo_DesignedSuccess.png)](https://www.cardsource.com/) Search this site on Google Go [![shutterstock_365367170](https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/shutterstock_365367170.jpg)](https://www.cardsource.com/news/a-guide-to-creating-print-ready-artwork) ## [A Guide to Creating Print Ready Artwork](https://www.cardsource.com/news/a-guide-to-creating-print-ready-artwork) [Graphic Design Resources](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/graphic-design-resources) January 3, 2019 Print ready artwork is defined as a file that can be used, as submitted, by a commercial printer to ... 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[Read more...](https://www.cardsource.com/news/typical-confusion-around-ordering-gift-cards) [![Gift-card-fraud](https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/Cardsource%20January2018/Images/Gift-card-fraud.jpg)](https://www.cardsource.com/news/avoid-gift-card-scams) ## [How to Avoid Gift Card Scams](https://www.cardsource.com/news/avoid-gift-card-scams) [Gift Card Articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/gift-card-articles)[Gift Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/gift-cards)[cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/cards) November 5, 2017 Criminals are constantly creating new ways to scam people out of money. While it is infrequent, gift... [Read more...](https://www.cardsource.com/news/avoid-gift-card-scams) [![SSG-Banner](https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/Cardsource%20January2018/Images/SSG-Banner.jpg)](https://www.cardsource.com/news/simon-says-give-school-supply-drive) ## [Simon Says Give: School Supply Drive!](https://www.cardsource.com/news/simon-says-give-school-supply-drive) [Fun Stuff](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/fun-stuff)[CARDSource Team](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/cardsource-team)[community](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/community)[community involvement](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/community-involvement) July 2, 2017 At the beginning of July, CARDSource employees took part in Simon Says Give’s July High Five For Sup... 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Long ago, la... [Read more...](https://www.cardsource.com/news/benefits-of-offering-gift-cards-for-a-small-business) ## Ryan Murphy ![Ryan Murphy](https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/Employees/Ryan%20Murphy%20-%20Cropped.jpg) CEO Find me on: ### Recent Posts - [Graphic Design Resources](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/graphic-design-resources) ## [A Guide to Creating Print Ready Artwork](https://www.cardsource.com/news/a-guide-to-creating-print-ready-artwork) Print ready artwork is defined as a file that can be used, as submitted, by a commercial printer to create the desired print materials. These types of files have to be the correct file type, resolution, and dimensions for the final product. Use these simple guidelines to ensure that your artwork is 100% print ready before you submit it. **Ryan Murphy** | January 3, 2019 - [All about Plastic Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/all-about-plastic-cards) - [gift card](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-card) - [Gift Card Articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-card-articles) - [Gift Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-cards) - [POS system](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/pos-system) - [pvc](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/pvc) - [cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/cards) - [Gift Card Program](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-card-program) - [gift card sleeves](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-card-sleeves) - [gift cards for salons and spas](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-cards-for-salons-and-spas) - [giftcard](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/giftcard) - [Magnetic Stripe](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/magnetic-stripe) - [plastic card](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/plastic-card) - [plastic gift card](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/plastic-gift-card) ## [Typical Confusion Around Ordering Gift Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/typical-confusion-around-ordering-gift-cards) If you’re interested in getting gift cards for your business but don’t know where to start, you’re not alone. There can be some confusion surrounding ordering gift cards that can put people off. We’ll clarify a few things to get you moving in the right direction. Plus, always remember: if you ever have a question, just ask! **Ryan Murphy** | March 4, 2018 - [Gift Card Articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-card-articles) - [Gift Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-cards) - [cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/cards) ## [How to Avoid Gift Card Scams](https://www.cardsource.com/news/avoid-gift-card-scams) Criminals are constantly creating new ways to scam people out of money. While it is infrequent, gift card scams exist. Gift card fraud is usually less detrimental than credit card fraud or identity theft because it is limited to set amounts of money on the cards. As with many scams, there are things to watch for, so you can avoid becoming the next target of a gift card scam. **Ryan Murphy** | November 5, 2017 - [Fun Stuff](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/fun-stuff) - [CARDSource Team](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/cardsource-team) - [community](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/community) - [community involvement](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/community-involvement) ## [Simon Says Give: School Supply Drive!](https://www.cardsource.com/news/simon-says-give-school-supply-drive)   At the beginning of July, CARDSource employees took part in [Simon Says Give](https://www.simonsaysgive.org/)’s July [High Five For Supplies](https://www.simonsaysgive.org/what-we-do/high-five-for-supplies) drive. The goal of this drive is to collect essential school supplies for children in need. CARDSource's community action team assigned point values to specific items: backpacks, calculators, pencils, scissors, and more. The rules are simple: collect the most points for your team by the end of the month to win! **Ryan Murphy** | July 2, 2017 - [All about Plastic Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/all-about-plastic-cards) - [gift card](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-card) - [Gift Card Articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-card-articles) - [Plastic Related Articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/plastic-related-articles) - [sales](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/sales) - [brand](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/brand) - [business](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/business) - [plastic card benefits](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/plastic-card-benefits) ## [What Are the Benefits of Offering Gift Cards for a Small Business?](https://www.cardsource.com/news/benefits-of-offering-gift-cards-for-a-small-business) ## Customized[ gift cards](https://www.cardsource.com/gift-cards-business/) for small business are a great way to increase sales and loyalty. Long ago, large retailers recognized the [many benefits of selling gift cards](https://www.cardsource.com/starting-a-gift-card-program-for-your-business) at their locations.**** **Ryan Murphy** | July 3, 2016 [Previous](https://www.cardsource.com/news/author/ryan-murphy/page/1) [All posts](https://www.cardsource.com/news/all) ![Subscribe](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/2558854/hubfs/DreamPack/letter%20Icon.png?t=1496817989590&width=86&name=letter%20Icon.png "Subscribe") ## Subscribe Subscribe now and receive a box filled with hand-picked awesome items ![book cover](https://www.cardsource.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ebooks%20or%20Guides/book%20cover.png?width=2550&name=book%20cover.png "book cover")   ### Plastic Card Solutions: A Guide to Quality Understand the differences in quality for plastic cards and printing companies. We touch on quality, price, risk assessment and trustworthiness! Get your free copy! 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