Commitment to Guidance on the Code of Conduct for Credit and Debit Card Industry in Canada
The Canadian regulator (“Financial Consumer Agency of Canada” or “FCAC”), responsible for enforcement of the Code of Conduct for Credit and Debit Card Industry in Canada (the “Code”) has published changes (the “Guidance”) to the Code of Conduct for Credit and Debit Card Networks (“Code”).
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Chicago Culinary Creativity
You can have your cake and get rewarded, too!
Elysia Root Cakes specializes in creativity and customization, both in their culinary creations and in their choice of payment options. Elysia uses Discover to improve her cash flow, and to reduce the risk from insufficient funds checks. “I think certainly if you want to grow your business, taking Discover can give you an advantage over your competition,” says Elysia. “It opens you up to customers you may not have been able to reach before.” Read More
Facebook Brings You a Whole New Way to Give Gifts
You thank your customers for their business, and you reward your employees for their hard work. So how about gifting your friends as well (and in real-time!)? Check out the new Facebook Card – a new way to send gifts to your friends.
Excited as we are? Check out facebook.com/gifts to learn more!
8th Annual Prepaid Expo
Discover® is a proud sponsor of the 8th annual Prepaid Expo, the industry’s largest annual event, and is delighted to offer a 15% registration discount to conference attendees.
Join us to learn how Discover is shaping the prepaid landscape. Read More
California Cleaner Proves Customers Come First
“I always want to please my customers. If they’re happy, I’m happy.”
It’s clear that Osanna Olgan delights in her long-time customers at Edindale Dry Cleaners and Tuxedo Rental in Huntington Beach, California. She is quick to laugh and share a joke with customers who come in for a tuxedo fitting or to drop off their cleaning.
“This is a family-owned business. I’m the owner and I’ve been here 25 years,” explains Osanna.“We have customers who spend a lot of money on tuxedo rentals or dry cleaning, and they keep coming back over the years.” Read More
Optimized Newsletter — Winter 2013
As we begin a new year, most business owners will turn their attention toward examining their results from 2012 and setting goals for 2013.
This issue of Optimized focuses on ways you can help your merchants build on last year’s success and make improvements as necessary. Read More
Grab-and-Go Gear Owner’s Got It
“On-the-move travelers find luggage and rewards.”
Pacific Outfitters Travel Gear, located at the San Francisco International Airport is typically known as a “grab and go” business. Their customers are often impulse shoppers, so having various payment options available is a real convenience. Making the decision to offer Discover was just an extension of their overall payment strategy. Read More
Cafe in the Heart of Baseball’s Birthplace
“Thumbs up for smart customers and smart money management.”
Elysian Cafe in Hoboken, New Jersey, just fits the neighborhood. Named after the famed Elysian Fields where the first baseball game was played in 1846, Elysian Cafe has the look and feel of a turn-of-the-century establishment. From it’s antique bars to the metal ornamental ceilings, it is like walking back in time. Ames, the general manager, says that the cafe is all about nostalgia and he even dresses the part –– plaid pants and all! Read More
Quick Response (QR) Codes & What They Can Do For Your Business
QR Codes in Action
You’ve probably seen barcodes that are popping up all over the place. They can be found on everything from brochures to business cards to store windows and even sidewalks. More importantly, they can help your business deliver valuable information and offers with ease.
Check out this video to learn how QR codes work, when a business like yours should consider using QR codes, where you go to get them, and how to make sure you’re making the most of this FREE, invaluable marketing tool.
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Mosaic Newsletter – Winter 2013
As this issue of Mosaic comes on the cusp of a new year, we’ll be looking ahead to 2013 even as we take stock of the successes made in 2012.
This time of year always brings an increase in returns and exchanges for retail merchants, so we’ll review the basic guidelines to help you avoid chargebacks.
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