Setting Up Gift Cards Via Hike POS using 99minds

“Make a customer, not a sale.”

– Katherine Barchetti, Founder, K. Barchetti Shops

Make new friends, but keep the old, as the old saying goes. The first is silver, whereas the second is gold.” A long-term customer is also more valuable than a one-time consumer, and keeping a current customer is much less expensive than acquiring a new one. This isn’t to imply we shouldn’t go out and gain new clients; rather, if we can hold a higher percentage of those consumers for a longer period of time, we can construct a revenue foundation that is more profitable and predictable.

That being said, what could be more satisfying than a successful sale? Converting a one-time sale into a long-term consumer. And how can we make every customer a long-haul partner? – Definitely with the art of staying connected.

As a result, 99minds is introducing a new alliance with Hike to empower you to perfect your game of staying connected with your valuable consumers.

About 99minds :

99minds is a robust interaction, acquisition, and retention approach. Customers can use the 99minds platform to generate vouchers, gift cards, discounts, recommendations, loyalty plans, and location-based promotions. The best thing about 99minds is that it’s a simple, plug-and-play marketing platform that enables a marketing team to develop customised promotions campaigns and create an unparalleled customer experience. With API-powered Promotions, Loyalty, and Gift Card Platform, 99 minds customers generate more revenue. Customers should build campaigns for customised deals at 99 minds in order to provide an omnichannel customer experience.

About Hike :

Hike is a selling platform for merchants that allows them to sell in-store, online, and on-the-go. With all of your sales channels bundled into one great feature-rich system, you can increase sales, optimise inventory, and drive more profit. Hike is cloud-based and can be accessed from any device, at any time. It works even if you are not connected to the internet. Its robust appointment book and roster systems are incredibly user-friendly. Hike also integrates with well-known business software such as Xero, MailChimp, and Magento. Hike offers it all, whether it’s managing several locations through one system, having a mobile cash register, customer loyalty built-in, or taking appointments online.

Whether you’re using your Hike POS system or a third-party processing provider, setting up or acquiring gift cards is usually a simple process. Electronic gift cards can be activated in as little as a few clicks, or physical gift cards can be ordered with your design and company name. If you don’t have a gift card programme in place, chances are your consumers have inquired about it. It’s good to have that option for boosting your E-commerce game to the next level.

Let’s have a look at how the alliance of 99minds & Hike POS operates together –

Hassle free plug-in of 99minds gift cards into Hike :

When it comes to birthdays and holidays, it’s no surprise that gift cards are popular. As a merchant, you understand the value of offering gift cards and how beneficial they can be in bringing in more revenue. Many small retail businesses, on the other hand, avoid offering gift cards for one simple reason: keeping track of gift card sales and redemptions is a time-consuming administrative task. 99minds gift cards can be easily plug-in with Hike without scratching your brain, allowing you to focus on the rest of the job.

It’s simple to sell and redeem :

Gift cards from 99minds can be easily integrated into your Hike POS, making them simple to sell to your clients. When a customer walks into your store to redeem a gift card, all you have to do is scan the barcode with your barcode scanner to complete the transaction.

It can be used as a marketing tactic :

Hike is a service that allows you to use 99minds gift card programmes. This will enable you to sell more to existing consumers while also attracting new ones. As a result, with the help of 99minds, you may expand your client database and boost brand loyalty. Gift cards, as they say, are the smartest method for improving your E-commerce game.

Online and in-store :

Some customers like to try and test things before purchasing them online, and if you have a brick-and-mortar business, you must have all of the components necessary to redeem gift cards offline for this type of consumer. As a result, start a comprehensive gifting campaign. In your store, sell both eGift cards and plastic/digital gift cards. 99minds allows clients to send gifts from anywhere and spread the word about your company to their friends and family.

Why 99minds?

• To run campaigns using coupons that are tailored and targeted to each customer’s interests.
• To increase Revenue with an API-based Promotions, Loyalty, and Gift Card Platform.
• To create omnichannel customer experiences by creating campaigns for personalised promotions.
• To gain insight into efficiency and lower promotional marketing costs to create and track dynamic promotional vouchers.

Why Hike?

• To handle sales transactions from different types of devices.
• To set up and manage products with multiple variations.
• To monitor product inventories easily and intelligently.
• To come up with the best business decisions.
• To generate insights into customers’ behaviors and activities.

Take a look at the features of Hike –

Any device –

Hike is a web-based POS system that can be accessed from any computer or mobile device. Hike also offers an iPad app for retailers who want to sell on the go.
Online & Offline – Hike is a cloud-based platform that can be used both online and offline. Once you’re back online, all of your offline transactions are instantly synced with your store’s cloud. Hike combines the simplicity of offline transactions with the data security of cloud storage.

Process orders in seconds –

Finding the product you want is straightforward thanks to an inbuilt barcode scanner, a user-friendly search engine, and simple product tap features. It’s as simple as tap, scan, or search.
Attach notes to order – Keep track of requests and inform workers if an order has any unique requirements. Worry less and serve better.

Final Thoughts :

Businesses all across the world sell billions of dollars in gift cards each year, so what’s stopping you? The gift card industry is predicted to continue to develop, so whether you own a little boutique, a popular local restaurant, or an entirely online business, now is the time to get involved.

Setting up a gift card programme allows you to create a new revenue stream that can help you attract new consumers while also increasing loyalty among your current ones. You have complete control over the type of programme that works best for your company while also developing your brand at a low cost and with no effort.