Facts About Gift Card Spending

People genuinely enjoy gift cards. They are happy to receive them, and they enjoy gifting them. Gift cards allow people the freedom to purchase the exact items they want or need, making them the easiest gift to give.

Top 2017 Trends Impact Plastic Gift Cards

At the beginning of every year, there is always speculation about what trends we’ll see in the upcoming year. It could be clothing, sport, business trends or any variety of topics. We like to watch what the popular forecasts predict.

CARDSource Receives ISO 9001 Certification

CARDSource’s Quality Management System is now certified to ISO 9001!

It is with great excitement that we are announcing CARDSource’s Quality Management System has been registered and certified to ISO 9001:2015!

Use Holidays and Special Occasions to Promote Gift Cards

Let the Upcoming Mother’s Day Holiday Drive Sales for Your Salon & Spa

If you have a salon or spa, there’s good news! According to various polls and surveys, spa treatments consistently top the list of things mothers hope to receive as a gift. A Fox News Lifestyle article titled The Mother's Day Gifts Moms Want found that “72% of young mothers would enjoy a pamper gift.” Whether you offer hair styling, facials, pedicures, massages, float tanks, hot yoga, manicures, makeup consultations, or other salon and spa services, a gift card allows your customers to give mom the option to choose exactly what kind of pampering she wants for Mother’s Day.

Options Within Closed-Loop and Open-Loop Gift Card Programs

You have received gift cards, given them as gifts, and now you want to offer them for your business. The benefits of a gift card program for your customers are clear: they are easy to buy, use, and offer your customers options. Plus, they are a promotional tool for your business. What are your gift card program possibilities?

Closed Loop vs. Open: What Is The Best Gift Card Program For My Business?

Many businesses start thinking about adding a gift card program but don’t know where to start. With the right help, implementing a gift card program doesn’t need to be difficult. There are a few things to decide, one of them being whether you want to offer a closed-loop or open-loop gift card program.

What You Don't Know About Gift Cards May Hurt You

You're making a great decision by ordering gift cards for your business. Relax and let CARDSource walk you through the process. We’ll give you some helpful tips along the way to ensure your gift cards match your business and goals. Placing an order for gift cards is simple, but taking a few extra moments to ensure you're focused on your business and your customers can make it a real success.

What Are the Benefits of Offering Gift Cards for a Small Business?

Customized gift cards for small business are a great way to increase sales and loyalty.

Long ago, large retailers recognized the many benefits of selling gift cards at their locations.

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