This is one of the most common questions we hear at meed. If you run a coffee shop, a stamp card is simple. But what if you're a hairdresser, a car mechanic, a beauty therapist, or an accountant? Your customers might only visit you two, three, or four times a year.

Your coffee shop is more than a place of commerce; it's a community hub. It's the backdrop for first dates, business deals, and quiet moments of reflection. But how do you amplify that community spirit, attract new customers, and create fresh excitement around your brand?

There are few sights more disheartening for a coworking space manager than an empty desk that used to be full. That empty chair represents more than just lost monthly revenue; it signifies a broken connection and a leak in your business model.

A good meal deal is one of a takeaway operator's sharpest weapons. It can cut through the noise, tempt a new customer to try you, and encourage a regular to spend a little more. The danger? A poorly designed deal can be a disaster for your bottom line, leaving you busy but broke.

A full appointment book is a good sign. But a book filled with the same names, month after month? That's the sign of a great business. In the world of barbering, the ultimate goal isn't just to get new clients; it's to turn first-time visitors into loyal regulars who wouldn't dream of going anywhere else.

For any restaurant, the calendar is a rollercoaster. You have the exhilarating highs of the festive season and sun-drenched summer weekends, followed by the stomach-lurching drops of a wet Tuesday in January or the back-to-school slump in September.

Every coffee shop owner has a good intuition for their business. You know which pastries sell out first, you recognise your regulars, and you have a gut feeling for when the morning rush will hit. This intuition is invaluable, but in a competitive market, it's no longer enough.

Your members are the heart of your coworking space. They create the vibrant atmosphere, build the community, and provide your core, predictable revenue through their monthly fees. But if you view their membership fee as the only revenue they will ever generate, you are leaving a significant amount on the table.

The old way of marketing a takeaway was simple: print thousands of flyers and hope for the best. But in a digital world, that approach is expensive, wasteful, and increasingly ineffective. Your customers aren't looking at a flyer stuck to their fridge; they're looking at their phones.

It's the empty space in your appointment book that speaks the loudest. A last-minute cancellation or, even worse, a complete no-show. It’s not just a gap in your schedule; it’s lost revenue, a stylist's wasted time, and a slot that a loyal client on your waiting list would have loved to have.

For a while there, the QR code was just a glorified link to a PDF menu. It was a functional but dull tool born out of necessity. Now, that's all changed. For the savvy bar owner, the humble QR code has evolved into the single most powerful, low-cost tool for driving sales, capturing data, and building a fiercely loyal community.

It's one of the most awkward moments at the checkout: a loyal customer reaches for their wallet, ready to claim their well-deserved freebie, only to find their nearly complete stamp card is gone. This "Lost Card Problem" puts you in a tough spot. You want to be fair to the business, but you can't afford to alienate a regular over a flimsy piece of card.

Your coffee shop's loyalty program probably has a digital stamp card. "Buy nine coffees, get the tenth free." It's a solid, reliable workhorse. Maybe you are using STAMP by meed!

Look at your empty meeting room. It’s not just a space; it's a non-performing asset. Every hour it sits unused, it's costing you money in rent, utilities, and missed opportunities.

As a takeaway owner, you live and die by your margins and your regulars. Every dollar counts, and any new expense has to justify its existence immediately. The idea of "giving away" free food through a loyalty program can feel counterintuitive. Is it a genuine investment or just a drain on your already tight profits?

Your salon is more than just a place where people get a haircut or a manicure. It's a space where they come to relax, to be transformed, and to feel fantastic. A special event is your chance to amplify that feeling, turning your salon into a vibrant community hub and a powerful engine for business growth.

A great pub has always been more than just a place that sells drinks. It’s the original social network. It's the "third place" between work and home where people gather, connect, and belong. It’s a community campfire.

Picture your restaurant on a Tuesday night. The lights are on, the kitchen is staffed, and the overheads are ticking away... but too many tables are empty. It's a familiar pain point for restaurateurs everywhere. Your bustling weekend service proves you have a great product, but how do you capture that magic on a quiet weeknight?

The landscape for outdoor event payments has decisively shifted, with 65% of festival-goers now preferring cashless transactions. For event organisers, the choice between Near Field Communication (NFC) and Quick Response (QR) code systems is a critical one, as it balances transaction speed, security, and attendee experience against cost and logistical complexity. This article provides a matter-of-fact comparison based on current data to help organisers make an informed decisi

Your members don't just come to your studio or gym for a workout; they come for the community, the motivation, and the unique vibe that you've created. They trust you. And that trust is one of your most valuable - and often untapped - business assets.