Groupon
BY Henry Blodget
Instead of just pumping out daily deals, the company wants to become a mobile, local commerce powerhouse. Groupon Founder Andrew Mason Out as CEO
BY Jason Fell
The embattled founder's memo to staff details why he was dismissed. Overcoming the Groupon Effect: How to Sell Merchants on Your Start-Up Deal Site
BY Lauren Cannon
Faced with a glut of daily-deal sites, new entrants are having a tough time winning over merchants. Here's how to cut through the hype and build your client roster. New Sheriff to Police Daily-Deal Industry: Good News for Businesses?
BY Mikal E. Belicove
The newly established Global Daily Deal Association wants daily-deal providers to do more than just improve consumer and merchant perceptions. How to Make Daily Deals Pay Off For Your Business
BY Jeff Slutsky
If you're interested in testing the social coupon waters, consider these four tips to help increase your likelihood of success. The Three Worst Daily Deal Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
BY Jonathan Blum
Some small companies have had nightmarish experiences working with sites like Groupon and others. Follow these tips to make your campaign a 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? Venture Investors Spar Over the Tech Bubble
BY Diana Ransom
Call it a bubble or not, Groupon's lower valuation may throw a wrench in it. New Ways to Tap into Daily Deals Sites
BY Mikal E. Belicove
Having to be accountable to merchants is driving a wave of innovation in the world of daily deals. Will Crazy Market Moves Kill IPOs and Slash VC Investment?
BY Carol Tice
The stock markets' sharp swings has perhaps derailed two major public offerings this summer. Here's what continued volatility could mean for other small companies seeking venture capital. Climbing on the Social Media IPO Bandwagon
BY Mikal E. Belicove
The latest tech companies to go public have seen their share prices sink. Here's what the trend means for future tech IPOs.Poggled Serves Up Local Deals for Drinkers
BY Jason Ankeny
This social network says it's more than just 'Groupon for nightlife.' 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. Why the Numbers Are Stacked Against Daily Deal Sites
BY Mikal E. Belicove
Costly deals on unfocused group-buying sites with an audience full of bargain hunters is proving to be the wrong approach. Groupon By the Numbers: From Startup to IPO
BY Mikal E. Belicove
The 'deal-of-the-day' website has filed for an IPO, and it's growth is nothing less than staggering. LinkedIn's IPO Could Spark a Social Gold Rush
BY Mikal E. Belicove
Whether we're in the midst of frothy times at tech companies has even fewer doubters after LinkedIn's stock debut. Daily Deals Not a Big Deal for Finding Customers
BY Mikal E. Belicove
When it comes to attracting new customers, daily-deal sites are popular but they rarely trump an owner's personal touch. Five Facebook Developments for Businesses
BY Mikal E. Belicove
From deal making to commenting, Facebook's latest offerings shouldn't be ignored by business owners and brand managers. 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? Which Daily Deal Site is Right for You?
BY Mikal E. Belicove
From Groupon to LivingSocial to GroupPrice.com, See which daily deal website is best for finding customers. 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. Starting Your Own Group Buying Site Without Joining Groupon
BY Mikal E. Belicove
Group buying is growing by leaps and bounds. Get in on the action with a site of your own. When a Groupon Promotion Went Wrong
Groupon can deliver a single business hundreds or even thousands of new customers. Are you ready? 