Trust is still a number one priority when it comes to making purchasing decisions. Building an impactful loyalty program is the perfect opportunity to build that relationship with your customers. Getting started with a reward program is easy to do; we’ll help you every step of the way.
With multiple reward/ loyalty program types available, you can be flexible with the type of reward program you choose. We will walk you through pros and cons of each type of program.
You can set up a loyalty program even if you don’t currently use a POS system. Punch cards are an effective loyalty program to begin with. Buy five items and get one free is a common loyalty program that customers are very pleased with.
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Reward customers by letting them earn points for their purchases. One point could be $1, and at 70 points they get $5 off their next purchase. Their reward card can be scanned to keep track of points with each purchase. Choose a point base that is effective for your business.
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Tiered programs are unique because customers earn certain rewards and benefits at each level of the program. The more the customer spends, the faster they will reach the next level, working their way up to the best benefits. You can use a reward card to keep track of how much they’re spending and have their account set up to automatically move levels to gain more benefits.
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Subscription based programs are very different from the other types of programs; as you must pay to join the loyalty program. Some of the benefits could be free shipping, free baggage on a flight, or generally better rates.
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Reward cards are one of the main ways that businesses keep track of how many points or purchases customers made. With a simple scan, it could take them to a new level of benefits, or count how many points they acquire to get a certain percent or monetary value off their next purchase. Reward cards could be attach to a key ring for easy access, or be a VISA© like finish to withhold bending or coffee spills.
If you were a customer at your own business, what type of incentives would encourage and motivate you to continue purchasing products? It’s okay to send a survey out to your loyal customers to grab their opinions. You could also base your new program off your favorite loyalty program you’re already a part of. You just need to make sure it matches your customers’ needs and wants.
Having a POS System makes integration easy and streamlined with reward programs, but not having one shouldn’t defer you from having a rewards program. Punch cards can be just as effective, think about how many punch card reward systems you have been a part of. Coffee shops or convenient stores are famous for having successful punch card programs.
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