5 places to put your referral QR code

1. Your invoices and receipts

Every customer looks at their invoice. A small QR code with one line of text reaches people right after the job, when they're most likely to be happy with it.

2. Business cards and leave-behind cards

If you already hand out cards, add the code to the back. Customers can pass the card to a friend, who scans it straight to your referral page.

3. Your van or vehicle

A code on a van can work when it's parked outside a job, but it needs to be large enough to scan from a few steps away. Keep it big and simple, with a short line explaining what it's for.

4. A poster at your counter or waiting area

For barbers, salons and anywhere customers wait, a small poster near the till gives people something to scan while they're standing there.

5. Thank-you cards or follow-up leaflets

A short thank-you card left after the job feels personal, and a QR code on it gives the customer an easy next step.

Tips for any QR code

• Add a short line next to it, such as "Refer a friend and get £25"
• Print it large enough to scan comfortably
• Scan it yourself before printing lots of copies
• Keep plenty of plain space around it

In short

Start with the places you already use, like invoices and cards, then add others if they suit your business.