Coupons
BY Jeff Slutsky
If you're interested in testing the social coupon waters, consider these four tips to help increase your likelihood of success.
Groupon, Other Deal Sites Not a Good Deal for Small Businesses
BY Jason Fell
A new report suggests voucher offers largely aren't shoring up new customers or sales.
What Groupon's IPO Means for Your Startup
BY Peter S. Cohan
Groupon went public to overwhelming demand. But will the surge help melt the near-frozen IPO market?
How to Stop Losing Money From Coupons
BY Gwen Moran
Four tips to save your business from extreme couponing practices.
CouponTrade Can Help Attract Customers Through Unused Deals
BY John Patrick Pullen
A new online marketplace can help companies sitting out the discount game pull in new customers through unused deals from other businesses.
Groupon Now and the Rise of the Real-Time Deal
BY Brian Quinton
What do you get when you combine the daily discount model with the urge of the impulse purchase? Merchants hope the answer is instant customers.
How Yipit Is Upending the Daily Discount Model
BY Kara Ohngren
This new service scans the web to aggregate offers. Plus, a look at other game-changing companies catering to bargain hunters.
A New Do-It-Yourself Alternative to Groupon
BY Jonathan Blum
PeopleDeals combines customization and a lower-cost offer for social-media coupons. But will the tool be too time-consuming for the average small retailer to be practical?
Five Ways to Keep Cash Flow Pumping
BY Brad Sugars
For new business owners, getting cash flowing into the business should be priority No. 1. Here are ideas for getting started.
How to Drive Customers Away From Your Online Shop
BY Carol Tice
Here are six ways to turn customers away from your e-commerce store.
The Downside of Social Coupons
BY Brian Quinton
Social coupons can appealing--but make sure you're prepared to handle the rush of new customers they can bring.
Three Steps to Start a Mobile Coupon Strategy
BY John Arnold
A solid promotion plan can attract buyers and help create lasting customer relationships.


