The five Christmas gifts you don’t want this year

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We’ve all been there – saying ‘thank you’, accepting a gift and smiling while wishing they’d bought you a gift card. Christmas is the time you get the gift you don’t need, don’t want and immediately wonder if they have the receipt and you can return it as soon as the shops open!  You’ll wish you had a gift …

It’s your holiday – spend your gift card on books and movies

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Planning a quiet, stay at home Christmas this year? After the hectic pre-Christmas shopping and preparations for the celebration, you’ll be ready for a few days of leisure. Who doesn’t enjoy time to read a best seller, watch a movie or stay at home and relax in front of your own television? No driving required!  With a prepaid gift …

Ten tips for your Christmas road trip

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The best laid plans can go awry – and frequently do when they involve a road trip for the much-anticipated Christmas holidays. When the beach beckons and you need a change of scenery, it’s time to swap the routine of the office for some rest and relaxation. Get approval for your annual leave before you finalise your plans! Your …

How to double the value of your prepaid gift card at the Boxing Day sales

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How to double the value of your prepaid gift card at the Boxing Day sales  Double the spending power of your prepaid gift card by shopping on Australia’s best bargain day – Boxing Day, 26 December. The year’s biggest day of trade for retailers, it’s the time to use a gift card and make it …

Make the 11 day holiday work for your business

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When does 4 + 3 = 11? When it equals an 11-day holiday over Christmas-New Year!  This is the holiday equation everyone’s talking about because workers are planning to stretch the Christmas break by applying for just four days’ annual leave.  Added to the three upcoming public holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day) plus two weekends, …

Take advantage of special travel deals for a northern hemisphere Christmas holiday

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Take a break from the traditional Australian Christmas – hot, hectic and hurried. It’s time to plan an overseas holiday with a getaway that’s cool, calm and Christmassy.  The cost of local holidays skyrockets during the Christmas season, so take a look at these tips to try a winter holiday away from the heat and the endless challenge of finding a …

Reward Your Employees with a Corporate Prepaid Card for Christmas

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What makes employees happy? Employees who are more engaged, loyal and creative say they feel appreciated for the work they do, they have pride in their organisation and believe they are treated fairly.  According to a recent study (1) commissioned by recruitment specialists Robert Half, simply appreciating an employee’s work can make a difference.  When planning for end of …

Australians lead the world with tap and pay payments

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Do you tap and pay? Join the majority of Australian card holders and enjoy the convenience of the contactless payment revolution! Australians have the highest use of tap and pay cards in the world with 90% of face-to-face payments being made with contactless technology.  Convenient, safe and secure, tap and pay payments for purchases under $100 are now used …

The power of a hair style – hairdressers incentivised to earn rewards

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What’s the most important quality for a hairdresser? Being able to cut and style your hair is just one of the essential skills! Being a good communicator is rated as the most important of five essential skills for hairdressers. Communication, technical skills, technology and digital literacy, barbering and personal productivity are the five key attributes …

Prepaid gift cards deliver WOW moments to retain health insurance customers

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Renewing a health insurance policy can be a chore, but it turned out to be a positive experience for customers who received a $100 eftpos gift card with their renewal notice. The gift program surprised and delighted customers and successfully improved renewal rates by 28% for a major health insurance brand.  Created by Corporate Prepaid Gift Cards, …