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The way companies are rewarding their staff is changing. Gone are the days of generic rewards. Today, it’s all about giving something meaningful, something local. Not only do Town & City Gift Cards offer unbeatable local choice to your employees, they give a tangible boost to the local economy, enabling your organisation to take an active role in the success of your community. https://hubs.li/Q02XGQZ-0 Discover Town & City Gift Cards for towns and cities all over the UK: https://hubs.li/Q02XHbvN0

As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to support our local businesses! Here are six easy ways to make an impact: 🛍 Shop Local: Choose gifts from local shops and boutiques for unique finds that reflect our community’s spirit. 🎄 Attend Holiday Events: Join local markets and festivals to discover new products and support artisans in our area. 💳 Give Gift Cards: Purchase gift cards from local businesses—it's a thoughtful gift that encourages recipients to shop locally. 🌟 Promote on Social Media: Share your favorite local businesses on your professional networks. Your recommendation can attract new customers! 👍 Leave Positive Reviews: Take a moment to write a review for businesses you appreciate. Your feedback can help them thrive. 🎁 Gift Experiences: Consider giving experiences—like classes or workshops—offered by local providers. They often create lasting memories! Let’s come together to support the local economy this holiday season and help our communities flourish! Shop Small Saturday is November 30. #SupportLocal #SmallBusiness #HolidayShopping

Gift cards remain a popular choice for occasions from birthdays to anniversaries, showing no signs of slowing down.👀 And with the cost-of-living crisis, #giftcards offer valuable flexibility, allowing recipients to spend on essentials instead of luxuries. 🛒 #revenueboosting #giftcard #ecommerce #digitalgoods #holidays #egiftcards #sustainability

Miconex has launched new digital gifting technology in Ireland to enable organisations to easily reward their staff with local gift cards. The technology, introduced in October, allows organisations to send digital e-cards versions of Town & City Gift Cards online to multiple recipients at once. Organisations can also choose to send their gift cards immediately or on a future date. Recipients are then able to ‘tap to pay’ with a range of local businesses including retail, hospitality, health & beauty, leisure & attractions and services. Miconex operates local Town & City Gift Card programs across Ireland in Ballinrobe, Carndonagh, Drogheda, Letterkenny, Sligo and Waterford, with new programs set to launch pre Christmas in Wexford, Tipperary, Limerick, Kilkenny and Donegal Town. Colin Munro, managing director of Miconex, said: “Ireland has a unique employee reward and incentive culture with the Irish Revenue’s Small Benefit Exemption Scheme allowing organisations to gift pay rolled employees and directors up to two small non-cash benefits each year up to a value of €1,000, increasing to €1,500 in January 2025. “Organisations in Ireland are evolving their reward and incentive strategies, putting increased focus on the 3 Cs of community support, CSR and choice for their teams. Our investment in digital gift card technology is key to our mission of making it easy for organisations to make the move to a local gift card that blends support for local with unbeatable local choice." More at Irish Tech News: https://hubs.li/Q02XmshY0

The 'Beyond A Million' Voucher Campaign Shortlisted in the Digital Campaigns Category for National Award The Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber is shortlisted for the ‘Digital Campaign’ category in the 2024 Chambers Ireland Awards, for the ‘Beyond A Million' Voucher Campaign. The D&WW Chamber's impactful 'Beyond A Million' voucher campaign has earned recognition in the 2024 Chambers Ireland 'Digital Campaigns' category. This campaign encouraged employers, individuals, groups and organisations to support, purchase, request, and gift Dungarvan Chamber Shopping Vouchers to reach the goal of keeping more than one million euros in our local economy. The D&WW Chamber ‘Beyond A Million’ campaign was hugely successful, with sales of over €1.5 million vouchers in 2023 alone, a full half million over the target. Speaking about the initiative Chamber President Oren Byrne said “This initiative has captured good will, civic pride, and the entire community’s support. It’s a feel-good initiative. People feel a strong connection and responsibility to support their local community, the local work force, and our local economy by choosing Chamber Vouchers. For 2023, we put the faces of the business owners and staff in a lengthy promotional campaign. This built an awareness and empathy around supporting local jobs and the local economy, putting the faces of neighbours, friends, family in the minds of people when considering staff rewards, gifts, prizes etc. Associating faces, livelihoods and jobs to the shop local initiative was a powerful message that the money stays local and secures local employment and businesses. “ 150 businesses participate in this shop local initiative, collectively they employ 1000 people. Each business had a chance to attract this extra income. Chamber vouchers not only attract new customers but also stimulate higher spending. Data from the UK Gift Card & Voucher Association (GCVA) indicates that customers tend to spend more when redeeming gift vouchers compared to cash purchases alone, benefiting businesses with increased revenue, another positive impact. It’s a win, win! For more about the Chamber Shopping Vouchers see https://buff.ly/3WP6cyW #awards #business #chambers #shoplocal #localeconomy #voucher #chamberawards #dungarvan #waterford

Miconex has launched new digital gifting technology in the UK and Ireland to enable organisations to easily reward their staff with local gift cards. The technology, introduced in October, allows organisations to send digital e-cards versions of Town & City Gift Cards online to multiple recipients at once. Organisations can also choose to send their gift cards immediately or on a future date. Recipients are then able to ‘tap to pay’ with a range of local businesses including retail, hospitality, health & beauty, leisure & attractions and services. Colin Munro, managing director of Miconex, said: “Organisations are evolving their reward and incentive strategies, putting increased focus on the 3 Cs of community support, CSR and choice for their teams. Our investment in digital gift card technology is key to our mission of making it easy for organisations to make the move to a local gift card that blends support for local with unbeatable local choice.” https://hubs.li/Q02XvmFc0 Easily reward your team with Town & City Gift Cards: https://hubs.li/Q02XvCmS0

Have Your Say on the Town Planning Experience in Victoria! We’re gathering insights from industry professionals and landowners about their recent experiences with the Planning Permit process in Victoria. Whether you’ve had positive or challenging encounters, your feedback is crucial in shaping future policies and improving the system. As a thank you for your time, you'll be entered into a draw to win one of two fantastic prizes: an insulated 750ml Pargo Water Bottle valued at $56 or a $50 gift card of your choice! Why Participate? Influence Policy: Your feedback will guide local councils in improving the planning process. Enhance Support: Help us better support applicants in today's development environment. Drive Change: Contribute to creating a more efficient and effective planning system. Don’t miss this chance to make an impact and win! The survey closes on August 30th, 2024. Your input will help transform the planning permit process in Victoria. Thank you for your valuable contribution! https://lnkd.in/gWjTfak6

**Gift Cards: The Secret Weapon in Your Incentive Strategy?** In the world of incentives, there's one tool that may not be getting the recognition it deserves – gift cards. As an incentive professional in the gift card industry, I've seen firsthand the power these little pieces of plastic (or digital codes!) wield. But why are they so effective? Firstly, gift cards offer unparalleled flexibility. They cater to a diverse range of interests and needs, allowing recipients to choose their own rewards. This personalization aspect significantly increases the perceived value of the incentive. Furthermore, from a logistical standpoint, gift cards streamline reward programs. They are easy to distribute, track, and manage. However, their effectiveness hinges on strategic implementation. Simply handing out gift cards without a thoughtful approach won't maximize their potential. Tailoring the selection to match recipient preferences and setting clear goals for your incentive program are critical steps. But let's spark some debate – do you believe in the power of gift cards as effective incentives? Have you found them more or less effective than other forms of rewards? Share your experiences and insights. The future of incentiving is evolving; let's navigate it wisely together. #IncentiveStrategy #GiftCards #EmployeeEngagement

Tour operators, do you know about the profit-boosting abilities of selling gift cards? Gift cards aren't just about holiday sales. They're a year-round strategy for boosting profits and stabilizing cash flow. Here's why: 👉 Many gift cards may go unredeemed - straight to your bottom line 👉 Gift card users often spend more than the card's value 👉 Average 151-day lag between purchase and use means improved cash flow Even discounted gift cards can lead to increased profitability. It's time to rethink your approach. Ready to transform your tour business's financial future? https://lnkd.in/gUCeB5XZ #TourismIndustry #BusinessStrategy #RevenueGrowth

Merry Christmas (in July)! If you're trying to beat the heat this weekend here are 3 ways that you can begin financial preparing for the upcoming holiday season 1. 💳Review last years holiday spending: Looking back at least year can help give you a starting point for this years spending. Be sure to reflect on how you feel about that number. In addition, think about any major life changes that have happened that could cause this years number to change (ex. new family member) 2. 💸Start setting aside funds now: I see it time and time again, consumers don't save money leading into the holiday season and end up paying off the holiday shopping come January (and even a few months after that). By setting aside funds each month leading up to the holiday season you will already have the cash set aside when that credit card bill comes in in January and you pay it off right away 3. 🛍️Start shopping early: As you see ales and deals in the months leading up to the holidays make gift purchases. This way you can space out the financial load over several months rather than packing it into a few weeks