Have you noticed, QR codes are back, and they are everywhere! These compact, yet powerful codes are definitely enjoying a comeback in Canada’s post-pandemic marketplace.
If you are wondering if your small business should try QR codes, the answer is most likely yes! That is because every modern smartphone now comes standard with QR code reading abilities, making them much more usable than the earlier days when it was necessary to download a code reading app. Now, it’s just an easy point and shoot, and your promo, menu, or other information is instantly in the palm of someone’s hand, Just like that!
Here are some useful ways for small businesses to use QR codes.
Touch-Free Ordering
Restaurants have definitely been among the earliest businesses to lean into the QR code’s return, since these little, square codes offer a natural replacement for printed menus. Their implementation allows for touch-free, dine-in ordering, and can cut down on the cost of printing take out menus.
How to Use QR Codes in Restaurants and Cafes
A good way to use QR codes for both dine-in and takeout service is to add a code to a Removable Label or print tabletop postcards that can be inserted into a cardholder. QR codes can also be added to promotional cards, with the code taking customers right to an advertised special.
Event Registration
QR codes are an efficient way to register event attendees. When someone sees the promotional signage, the code allows for instant signups. That means potential atendees won’t need to hunt down a signup sheet or even type in an event URL. They can just point, shoot, signup!
Your attendees will be pleased as well, since most event booking sites can send event information to their mobile calendars
How to Use QR Codes for Event Signups
When hosting a party, seminar, class, or other event requring guest registration, add QR codes to signage, postcards, banners and other promotional materials. However, when placing your flyers and banners, ensure that they are positioned where the codes can be easily captured.
Appointment Booking
Hairstylists and estheticians, dentists, auto mechanics, roofers, and countless other professionals can simplify their appointment scheduling by adding QR codes to business cards and other promotional materials. Simply link the code to your booking app and clients can see appointment openings and schedule accordingly.
Additional Product Use Information
When labelling packaged goods, add a QR code that takes shoppers to additional information about your product. Share recipes for a food item, explain the ingredients in organic cosmetics, or provide lifestyle information on packaging for many different types of products. You will be able to widen the purchasing relationship with customers and possibly foster brand loyalty by taking them to relevant, informative content.
How to Add QR Codes to Your Labels and Cards
Need to know how to add QR codes and other barcodes to your Avery labels and cards? Visit https://www.avery.ca/how-to-add-qr-and-barcodes.html, to see our walkthrough.
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