Applying NFC in your business (8 inspiration ideas)

NFC is a wonderful technology with many possibilities. If you don't yet know what exactly NFC is read my blog: what is NFC? However, it takes some creativity to apply NFC within your company. Here we would like to help you. Therefore, we give 8 valuable inspiration tips for applying NFC within your company, to boost your creativity!

Applying NFC in the hospitality industry (idea 1)

NFC can be incredibly useful in the hospitality industry. It is possible to replace your menu card for an NFC chip. That way you no longer have to bring and pick up menus to the table. You can easily link the NFC tag to your online menu. Your guests can scan the tag with a phone and the menu is instantly loaded. But it can go one step further. You can choose to add an online ordering system to your website. If you already have this on your website, it's a piece of cake. Link the NFC tag to the URL of the order page. When your guests scan the tag, they can provide the table number and order food/drinks directly. You relieve your staff and your guests no longer have to wait to order.

NFC as a manual (idea 2)

Should you be tired of paper manuals? Then opt for NFC tags. You no longer need to print manuals and can easily provide access to the user manual with an NFC chip. Just stick the NFC tag on your product and you're done.

NFC business card (idea 3 )

Do you order boxes of business cards every year that end up being thrown away and forgotten anyway? Doesn't it seem convenient to you to have one business card that you carry with you forever. You don't have to hand out this business card, so it can last up to 10 years. Does something change on your business card, such as a phone number or email address? No problem this can easily be changed. An NFC business card is ideal. When you let your network scan the business card, the data is put directly into the phone. This way your network no longer has to fill in data and you make an impact.

Retrieve product information with NFC (idea 4)

Do you have product information you would like to display to your customers? With NFC tags you can easily redirect your customers to a URL where this information is displayed. This way you support the sales process and your customers get more information about the product.

Apply video marketing with NFC (idea 5)

Is graphic support desired with your product or service? Then use NFC tags and link them to a video. This way you can easily redirect your customers to YouTube or your website where they can watch the video. Your video is boosted and you help your customers with information about your product or service.

Stimulate social media with NFC (idea 6)

Give your customers the ability to directly like or follow your social media page. For example, place an NFC tag at the checkout. When a customer checks out, they can scan the tag and immediately leave a like on the page. It is also interesting in the hospitality industry to place an NFC tag on each table. By scanning the tag, guests can check in directly on the Facebook page. Thus, the network on Facebook sees that the respective persons just checked in at the restaurant.

Stimulate online reviews with NFC (idea 7)

Attach an NFC tag on your product that leads to your review page. Customers can instantly leave a review by scanning the tag. Your customer is obviously happy with the product. You can take advantage of this by giving your customers the opportunity to leave a review.

Encourage repeat purchases with NFC (idea 8)

Do you sell a product that is frequently purchased by customers, such as sunscreen in the summer months or coffee, for example. Stick an NFC tag linked to your product page on these products. When the product is running low, customers can immediately order new ones. You can also use NFC tags when you sell nice bottles of liquor, for example. Suppose a customer bought your bottle for a barbecue with friends. When the friends are very pleased with the quality, they can easily order it directly by scanning the tag with their phone.