Set Up a Buy 10 Get 1 Free Promotion
This guide explains how to set up a "Buy 10, Get 1 Free" promotion using Shortcuts' Promotions feature. The steps outlined can be adapted to create other promotional offers tailored to your business needs.
Key Steps to Set Up the Promotion
Step 1: Specify General Promotion Details
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Navigate to the Setup Menu and select Promotions (PRS).
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Click New to create a new promotion.
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Enter a promotion name and a description (optional but recommended).
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Select the availability settings:
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Choose whether the promotion is available to all clients.
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Set the dates for when the promotion is active, or leave it open-ended.
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Click Next to proceed.
Step 2: Define Eligibility Criteria
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Select the eligibility criteria based on the promotion type.
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For this example, the client must purchase nine blow dries over time:
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Select the specific item (blow dry) and enter 9 in the quantity column.
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Click Next to continue.
Step 3: Specify Promotion Benefits
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Define the benefit clients receive once eligible. For this example:
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Choose Specified Items as the benefit type.
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Tick the box to enable notifications at the point of sale.
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Enter a 100% discount for the benefit item.
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Select Blow Dry and enter 1 in the maximum quantity column.
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Click Done to save the promotion.
Applying the Promotion at Point of Sale
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When a client has purchased nine blow dries, a promotion icon appears at checkout.
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Click the icon to view the eligible promotion.
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Add the free blow dry to the sale, and the 100% discount is automatically applied.
Tips for Customization
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Flexible Criteria: Adjust quantities and eligible items to create different types of promotions.
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Notifications: Enable alerts to track client eligibility and streamline redemption.
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Validity Periods: Set date ranges to create seasonal or time-sensitive offers.