--- title: CARDSource News and Updates - Blog | Business Tips description: Business Tips | Learn the latest in card news - what is changing in the industry, exciting events at CARDSource and ideas for your card programs. 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 [![](https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/Blog%20Image_suprising%20benefits_sm.jpg)](https://www.cardsource.com/news/the-surprising-benefits-of-physical-membership-items-for-business-growth-0-0) ## [The Surprising Benefits of Physical Items for Business Growth](https://www.cardsource.com/news/the-surprising-benefits-of-physical-membership-items-for-business-growth-0-0) [Business Tips](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/business-tips)[CARDSource News](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/cardsource-news) May 3, 2025 In the digital age, where apps and virtual wallets dominate, physical items like loyalty cards or VI... [Read more...](https://www.cardsource.com/news/the-surprising-benefits-of-physical-membership-items-for-business-growth-0-0) [![](https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/Floral%20Gift%20Cards.png)](https://www.cardsource.com/news/why-mothers-day-is-a-gift-card-sales-winner-and-how-to-maximize-it) ## [Mother’s Day is a winner for Gift Card Sales—Tips on how to Maximize your brands Impact](https://www.cardsource.com/news/why-mothers-day-is-a-gift-card-sales-winner-and-how-to-maximize-it) [Gift Card Articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/gift-card-articles)[Gift Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/gift-cards)[Business Tips](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/business-tips)[Cardsource articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/cardsource-articles)[Closed-Loop Gift Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/closed-loop-gift-cards)[Gift Card Program](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/gift-card-program) April 5, 2025 Mother’s Day isn’t just another sentimental holiday—it’s a sales powerhouse. With 86% of consumers p... [Read more...](https://www.cardsource.com/news/why-mothers-day-is-a-gift-card-sales-winner-and-how-to-maximize-it) [![expand your business](https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/expand%20your%20business.png)](https://www.cardsource.com/news/expand-your-business-with-partnerships) ## [Expand Your Business With Partnerships](https://www.cardsource.com/news/expand-your-business-with-partnerships) [Business Tips](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/business-tips) October 2, 2018 Customers are much more interested in working with full-service providers, then splitting up their p... 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[Read more...](https://www.cardsource.com/news/choosing-a-point-of-sale-system-for-your-business) [![gift card samples, 3](https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/Blog/gift%20card%20samples%2c%203.png)](https://www.cardsource.com/news/support-customers-with-gift-cards) ## [How to Support Your Customer Service With Gift Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/support-customers-with-gift-cards) [Gift Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/gift-cards)[Business Tips](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/business-tips)[Gift Card Program](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/gift-card-program)[plastic cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/plastic-cards) April 2, 2018 65% of gift card recipients spend an average of 38% more than the value of their gift card. This mak... 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[Read more...](https://www.cardsource.com/news/creating-customer-loyalty-with-membership-cards) - [Business Tips](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/business-tips) - [CARDSource News](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/cardsource-news) ## [The Surprising Benefits of Physical Items for Business Growth](https://www.cardsource.com/news/the-surprising-benefits-of-physical-membership-items-for-business-growth-0-0) In the digital age, where apps and virtual wallets dominate, physical items like loyalty cards or VIP keyring hangers may seem outdated. However, these tangible tools offer unique benefits that go beyond encouraging repeat visits. They play a significant role in fostering brand awareness, visibility, and overall business growth. **Ryan Murphy** | May 3, 2025 - [Gift Card Articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-card-articles) - [Gift Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-cards) - [Business Tips](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/business-tips) - [Cardsource articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/cardsource-articles) - [Closed-Loop Gift Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/closed-loop-gift-cards) - [Gift Card Program](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-card-program) ## [Mother’s Day is a winner for Gift Card Sales—Tips on how to Maximize your brands Impact](https://www.cardsource.com/news/why-mothers-day-is-a-gift-card-sales-winner-and-how-to-maximize-it) Mother’s Day isn’t just another sentimental holiday—it’s a **sales powerhouse**. With **86% of consumers** planning to celebrate, this holiday is one of the biggest retail opportunities of the year. **Tiffany Milbrandt** | April 5, 2025 - [Business Tips](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/business-tips) ## [Expand Your Business With Partnerships](https://www.cardsource.com/news/expand-your-business-with-partnerships) Customers are much more interested in working with full-service providers, then splitting up their projects within multiple companies. What if we told you that there’s an extremely affordable way to offer your customers everything they dreamed of, making your business look like the ultimate hero? **Jade Beaver** | October 2, 2018 - [POS system](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/pos-system) - [Business Tips](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/business-tips) - [pos](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/pos) ## [Choosing a Point of Sale System for Your Business](https://www.cardsource.com/news/choosing-a-point-of-sale-system-for-your-business) **Simplify your business** Point of Sale systems simplify everyday business transaction by creating automated reports, tracking both sales and customer interactions while monitoring inventory. There are multiple types of Point of Sale systems that can be configured to your exact business needs. Let’s break down some of the most important reasons why people are changing from a standard cash register to a fully integrated POS system. **Jade Beaver** | July 6, 2018 - [Gift Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-cards) - [Business Tips](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/business-tips) - [Gift Card Program](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-card-program) - [plastic cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/plastic-cards) ## [How to Support Your Customer Service With Gift Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/support-customers-with-gift-cards) 65% of gift card recipients spend an average of 38% more than the value of their gift card. This makes gift cards the perfect addition to your customer service team, and business in general. **Jade Beaver** | April 2, 2018 - [gift card](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-card) - [Gift Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-cards) - [tips to grow your gift card program](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/tips-to-grow-your-gift-card-program) - [business](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/business) - [Business Tips](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/business-tips) - [cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/cards) - [Gift Card Program](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-card-program) - [gift cards for mothers day](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-cards-for-mothers-day) - [gift cards for salons and spas](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-cards-for-salons-and-spas) - [salon](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/salon) - [salon and spa](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/salon-and-spa) ## [Use Holidays and Special Occasions to Promote Gift Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/use-special-occasions-to-promote-salon-gift-cards) ## Let the Upcoming Mother’s Day Holiday Drive Sales for Your Salon & Spa If you have a [salon or spa](https://cardsource.com/business-type/salon-spa-plastic-gift-cards/), 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](http://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/2016/05/08/mothers-day-gifts-moms-want-according-to-state-by-state-survey.html) *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. **Tom Murphy** | April 6, 2017 - [business cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/business-cards) - [plastic business cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/plastic-business-cards) - [business card](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/business-card) - [Business Tips](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/business-tips) - [cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/cards) - [durable](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/durable) ## [Why Do I Need Plastic Business Cards?](https://www.cardsource.com/news/need-plastic-business-cards-2) When handing out your business card, you want to grab attention. The last thing you want is for your card to get lost amongst a slew of others, or worse—get bent, dirty, or destroyed. Many of your competitors will be using paper, so here’s your opportunity to stand out from the crowd and make that bold impression with a plastic business card. **Tom Murphy** | April 3, 2017 - [All about Plastic Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/all-about-plastic-cards) - [Business Tips](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/business-tips) - [cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/cards) - [Plastic Church Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/plastic-church-cards) ## [Exciting Plastic Card Options for Your Church](https://www.cardsource.com/news/exciting-plastic-card-options-for-your-church) In search of something special to add value to your church’s offerings? With a library of over 70 card shapes and sizes, we will develop a custom card solution for your faith-based organization. **Tom Murphy** | March 3, 2017 - [All about Plastic Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/all-about-plastic-cards) - [loyalty cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/loyalty-cards) - [Business Tips](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/business-tips) - [Plastic Reward Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/plastic-reward-cards) ## [How Do I Set Up a Reward Card Program?](https://www.cardsource.com/news/how-do-i-setup-a-reward-card-program) If you’re asking how to set up a reward card program, you probably at least know the appeal of plastic rewards cards. Simply put, reward programs are a very trendy and effective way to encourage customer loyalty and promote repeat purchasing behavior. Common[ reward card programs](https://www.cardsource.com/news/loyalty-programs-reward-cards-know-your-options) can be as simple as a paper punch card (buy 5 cups of coffee get the 6th free!) or a plastic card that tracks various behaviors and awards the user after earning a set number of points ($10 off after $100 purchase)? **Tom Murphy** | February 5, 2017 - [All about Plastic Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/all-about-plastic-cards) - [Business Tips](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/business-tips) - [cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/cards) - [membership card](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/membership-card) - [Membership Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/membership-cards) ## [Creating Customer Loyalty with Membership Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/creating-customer-loyalty-with-membership-cards) You’ve probably heard the statistics about how it is easier to keep an existing customer than trying to attract a new customer. **Tom Murphy** | October 6, 2016 [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. 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